Types of Depression
Discover the different forms depression takes and how to recognise them. Our guides explain clinical depression, seasonal affective disorder, postnatal depression, and other variations affecting people differently.
Bipolar and Manic Depression
Bipolar disorder causes extreme mood swings between depression and mania that interfere with daily functioning and normal life.
Childhood Distress
Children can develop depression too, and spotting the signs early matters for the whole family.
Depression and Bullying
Bullying damages a child's self-esteem and increases depression risk, but adults can help by taking it seriously and supporting their emotional wellbeing.
Depression and Sexual Assault
Sexual assault survivors face higher risks of depression, and specialised treatment can help address both trauma and mental health.
Depression Due to Bereavement
When grief becomes overwhelming and stops you from functioning, it may have crossed into depression, here's how to tell the difference.
Depression in Young Men
Young men often hide depression differently than women, using reckless behaviour instead of expressing sadness, making the condition harder to spot.
Dysthymia Depression
Dysthymia is a long-lasting mild depression that affects mood and daily life for years, hitting twice as many women as men.
Eating Disorders and Depression
People with eating disorders are more likely to experience depression, and brain chemistry changes may explain the connection between them.
Major Depression
Major depression is a serious mental illness that causes persistent sadness and hopelessness, affecting how people function in daily life.
Melatonin and Seasonal Affective Disorder
How melatonin imbalances during winter may trigger seasonal affective disorder and what role your body's internal clock plays.
Pets and Depression
Dogs can experience depression too, showing signs like withdrawal and loss of appetite that warrant a vet visit.
PMS and Depression
PMS can trigger depression or worsen depressive symptoms during your menstrual cycle, and knowing the difference matters for treatment.
Postnatal Depression (PND)
PND affects about one in ten new mothers and lasts longer than baby blues, so know the signs and when to see your doctor.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Depression that returns each winter and fades when spring arrives, linked to changes in sunlight and how your body regulates sleep and mood.
Soldiers and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
How combat trauma affects soldiers and why some develop lasting PTSD while others recover naturally over time.