What the Depression Alliance can do for you

What the Depression Alliance offers

Information
Publications on various aspects of depression
A written advisory service offering support and understanding
Self help groups across the U.K
An extensive quarterly Newsletter, which includes information and suggestions from members about how to manage depression
Workshops, seminars, conferences about different issues relating to depression.

Hope -depression can be overcome

We too have experienced the misery that depression can bring
We are an alliance of people who have suffered from depression, people who have recovered from depression, carers, families and friends.

In this section

Contact and friendship

Depression often leads to isolation. People who are suffering may not feel able to go out. Sometimes families and friends may find it hard to cope and do not stay in touch. Therefore wherever possible we will put you in touch with one of our self-help groups.

Self help groups

The core of Depression Alliance is our network of self help groups. At these informal groups, people receive encouragement, reassurance, support and ‘listing ear’. They can share their experiences, and also information on ways of coping. They can disuse their feelings, without guilt, in a sympathetic environment. Group meetings are not places where people just listen to each other’s problems. Gatherings are usually lively and positive occasions.

For your nearest self help group phone Depression Alliance on 0207 633 9929.

Website:www.depressionalliance.org

We are indebited to the Depression Alliance for their help in compiling this section.