Mental health - Grayscale solutions focuses on mental health awareness week 13th - 19th May
From the 13th of May to the 19th of May it is known as
In this blog we are focusing on depression. With 1 in 6 people being diagnosed with depression each year in the UK alone.
Below are the most common signs and symptoms of depression . You may only have some but any one of these signs can mean you have some form of depression .
SEE THE SIGNS:
Feeling sad or irritable
feeling less able to do things
Becoming tired easily and losing concentration
Sleeping and eating more/less
Thoughts of self harm or suicide
FACT - Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide.
TREATMENT AND TECHNIQUES FOR DEALING WITH DEPRESSION
Self-help methods enable many people to overcome or manage some of the above symptoms. Something as easy as breathing exercises, walking or adjusting your diet and reducing your daily alcohol intake can make all the difference to your day to day mental health and overall well-being.
If you, a friend, a family member or even a work colleague look or seem to be struggling with some form of depression, anxiety or stress then please ask them if they are okay and lend a set of ears and
let them know #itsokaytotalk
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