Depression

Depression is often used to describe feeling low or unhappy. Like anxiety, it is common for people to experience this in their life. However, a doctor will diagnose depression if the low mood you experience lasts for a long time and doesn't go away, or keeps coming back.

If you are experiencing depression that doesn't go away, the organisations below have information and advice, or might offer direct support to you:

SUPPORT FOR DEPRESSION

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Support for teenagers with depression

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Young Minds

Support for young people experiencing depression

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The Mix

Advice from The Mix for young people on depression. You can also use their phone line, 1-2-1 chat or crisis messenger service

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Student Minds

Support for young people at university

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Doc Ready

An organisation who can help you prepare for visiting a doctor to discuss your mental health

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THINK LOCAL

Local support in Dorset

Ages 11-25

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