Welcome to week three of MHM, in this one I’m talking about clinical depression, some of the symptoms, how it can occur, how mine came about and why it is I continue to suffer with it.
There may be some triggers in here, I talk of suicidal ideation/thoughts and of an abusive person (psychological), and of bullying. So please watch with that in mind.
Below you’ll find some useful links for if you or anyone you know is suffering from depression or dealing with a bad/stressful situation.
Childline – 0800 1111
Hotlines for teens/kids USA – http://hotlines.50webs.com/usa.html
Hotlines for adults USA/UK – http://psychcentral.com/lib/telephone-hotlines-and-help-lines/000173
Samaritans – 08457 90 90 90 (UK) OR 116 123 (ROI)
Samaritans USA – (800) 273-TALK
Worldwide help – http://www.befrienders.org/ – this site has helplines for each country and a ‘need to talk’ page with other organisations in your country.
Depression information UK – http://www.depressionuk.org/national_links.shtml
Depression information/resources USA – http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/depression-resources
WHO (World Health Organisation) – http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs369/en/
There are resources all over the web for anyone who might them in every country. Never hold back out of fear, just go and find out where you can get help and go and ask for it. There is no shame in needing to ask for help.
