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The SANE Creative Awards Scheme is open: Apply NOW!
Following a huge response to our first round of awards, the SANE Creative Awards Scheme is opening again across the country this...
Hi everyone. I’m Paul and I have PTSD after an incident as a police officer – although my previous career as a soldier probably laid the groundwork for my insidious, of...
Work stress versus work depression
It is important to note that feeling stressed, irritable, upset and/ or demoralised at work is very common. We all have days when everything seem...
Recognising depression in a loved one – part 2
Once your attention is drawn to some of the initial personality changes, you may gradually notice other behaviours starting to ...
Recognising depression in a loved one – part 1
There are certain patterns and tendencies that may help you to determine that something could potentially be amiss. In my perso...
Myths and truths – part two
Myth 4: The taboo over depression is well and truly broken these days.
Truth: Make no mistake, huge strides have been made in the way depression ...
This poem accompanies this amazing art piece sent in by one of our supporters: http://www.sane.org.uk/resources/picture_gallery/2125/1
Paint us purple
And behind the masks
paint ...
Myths and truths – part one
Myth 1: It is obvious when people have depression.
Truth: Many people with depression hide it very successfully, or at least they try their very h...
How does it feel?
A pervasive feeling of unhappiness coupled with a loss of interest in the things they used to love doing is fairly common to many sufferers. They may feel anxious...
How is depression different from feeling low?
One of the most common misconceptions surrounding depression is that it is comparable to feeling a little sad or down. Many people who...