Depression can affect anyone at any stage in their lives regardless of age, gender, race or religion. It has no single cause and often involves the interaction of many factors.
We all feel down or fed-up at times but these feelings don't usually last and are a normal response to problems or difficulties in our lives. However, when they don't go away, are more than we can cope with and our ability to carry out our work and have satisfying personal relationships is affected, it may be depression.
Mental Health Guide for Young People (at aware-ni.org)
LIfeline - is a telephone help and counselling service for anyone in distress or despair. It is available 24/7 and is free to call from your mobile phone.
They can give you immediate support, offer you a face-to-face appointment, or give you information about other services in your area. Call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000
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