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  • Diagnosis - Depression in adults

    Find out how depression is diagnosed. A GP will ask you questions about your general health and how your feelings are affecting you mentally and physically.

  • Causes - Depression in adults

    Read about what causes depression in adults. There's no single cause and there are many possible risk factors.

  • Depression in children and young people

    Find out about the warning signs of depression in children and young people, and the help available if you suspect your child or teen is depressed.

  • Symptoms - Bipolar disorder

    Bipolar disorder is characterised by extreme mood swings. The mood swings can range from extreme highs (mania) to extreme lows (depression).

  • Overview - Bipolar disorder

    Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a condition that affects your moods, which can swing from one extreme to another.

  • Mirtazapine

    Mirtazapine: a medicine to treat depression, OCD and anxiety

  • Amitriptyline: an antidepressant medicine

    NHS medicines information on amitriptyline for depression – how it works, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

  • Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

    Read about seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that recurs on a seasonal basis. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments.

  • Bipolar disorder

    Bipolar disorder, previously known as manic depression, is a condition that affects your moods, which can swing from one extreme to another.

  • Returning to work after mental health issues

    Read about how to get back into work if you've been unemployed or on long-term sick leave because of mental or emotional health issues, such as depression, anxiety and stress.