Depression
Publication date: 2019
This is one of a series of factsheets produced by WHO to give the general public information about mental disorders and how they can be treated. It addresses depression and contains 11 sections: (1) what is depression; (2) common signs and symptoms of depression; (3) depression in women and men; (4) common causes of depression; (5) when to seek help; (6) it is an emergency if you have ideas about self-harm or suicide; (7) treating depression; (8) key points about treatment; (9) home remedies and alternative medicines; (10) how you can help yourself if you are depressed; and (11) how you can help a friend or family member who has depression.
Depression: What you should know
Publication date: 2017
This leaflet provides general information about depression and includes practical advice for people who are living with depression themselves or who know someone who is. It is part of a series produced for WHO’s “Depression: Let’s Talk” campaign.
Living with someone with depression?
Publication date: 2017
This leaflet provides general information about depression and recommends actions to support people living with someone who is depressed. It is part of a series produced for WHO’s “Depression: Let’s Talk” campaign.
Worried that your child is depressed?
Publication date: 2017
This leaflet provides information about the signs and symptoms of depression in children as well as practical advice for parents who are worried that their child may be depressed. It is part of a series produced for WHO’s “Depression: Let’s Talk” campaign.
Worried about the future? Preventing depression during your teens and twenties
Publication date: 2017
This leaflet describes the characteristics of depression and provides practical advice for young people on what they can do if they are feeling down or think they may be depressed. It is part of a series produced for WHO’s “Depression: Let’s Talk” campaign.
Wondering why your new baby is not making you happy?
Publication date: 2017
This leaflet provides information for new mothers about depression after childbirth, and offers practical advice on what they can do to cope. It is part of a series produced for WHO’s “Depression: Let’s Talk” campaign.
Staying positive and preventing depression as you get older
Publication date: 2017
This leaflet provides information about the signs and symptoms of depression in older people and offers practical advice on how to cope with depression in older age. It is part of a series produced for WHO’s “Depression: Let’s Talk” campaign.
Do you know someone who may be considering suicide?
Publication date: 2017
This leaflet provides information about suicide and its warning signs and offers practical advice for those who know someone who may be considering suicide. It is part of a series produced for WHO’s “Depression: Let’s Talk” campaign.
Do you feel like life is not worth living?
Publication date: 2017
This leaflet is for people who may be feeling like life is not worth living. It addresses some of the thoughts and feelings that are commonly experienced in this situation, and offers practical advice for how to cope. It is part of a series produced for WHO’s “Depression: Let’s Talk” campaign.