Let’s talk depression
Depression is a type of mood disorder. Mood disorders are mental illnesses which affect a person’s emotions.
Depression is characterised by persistent feelings of sadness and a loss of interest or pleasure. For example, people often describe living with depression as feeling ‘meaningless’, ‘stuck in a fog’ or ‘drowning’.
Part of the Applied Mental Health Science Series
The guide has been developed by Dr Neha Cattra, Counselling Psychologist, and Dr Lydia Poole, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Health Psychology, in partnership with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ (RCVS) Mind Matters Initiative.
Please note that our health information should not be used for diagnosis purposes. If you are concerned about your health, please seek help from a GP or a mental health professional.
Applied Mental Health Science Series
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