full list of topics

The beginning of depression :

• Childhood and life before depression
• First experiences of depression
• Bullying and depression

Living with depression :

• What does depression feel like: emotional & cognitive experiences
• What does depression feel like: social & physical experiences
• Anxiety, panic attacks, obsessions and hallucinations
• Depression, self and self-esteem
• Alcohol, recreational drugs and depression
• Depression, food & eating disorders
• Depression, self harm & suicidal feelings

Treatment of depression :

• Getting a depression diagnosis – or not
• Antidepressants
• Talking treatments
• Treatment in hospital
• Complementary approaches
• Self-help and coping strategies
• Dealing with health professionals

Everyday life: challenges, support with depression :

• Parents and family
• Friends and relationships
• Social life
• School & studying

Recovery from depression and messages to others :

• Getting better
• Messages to parents and carers
• Messages to health professionals
• Messages to other young people