We all get stages in our life where we feel a bit low. These
troughs can be triggered by a number of factors: relationship
problems, feeling stuck in a job we don’t like, not having
enough time for relaxation and all kinds of other reasons. Such
periods of low mood generally pass in time but there can be a
danger that genuine clinical depression can develop and go
undiagnosed. . Because depression is such a serious condition,
with the very real risk of self-harm and suicide if left
untreated, there is a great deal of mental health support on
offer for sufferers. If you think someone you know has
depression here are some things you can do to help. - Share The
Load: One of the key symptoms of depression is a profound sense
of isolation, which can lead the sufferer to withdraw from
people, making them feel more isolated which feeds their
feelings of anxiety and depression. Try and talk to them, and
let them know you care about what is happening to them. Be as
supportive as you can, and listen to what they are sa