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• Condition · Depression and mood disordersDepressionLow mood, loss of interest, poor sleep or hopelessness for two weeks or more? Learn the signs of depression and how it is treated with counselling and medicines.
• Condition · Geriatric psychiatryDepression in Old AgeWithdrawal, poor appetite, aches, sleep problems or 'I am a burden' thoughts in an elderly parent? Late-life depression is common and treatable.
• Condition · NeuropsychiatryPost-stroke DepressionLow mood, crying spells, loss of motivation or anxiety after a stroke? Post-stroke depression is common, slows recovery, and is treatable.
• Condition · Depression and mood disordersDepression after childbirth (postpartum depression)Sadness, anxiety or feeling unable to cope weeks after delivery? Postpartum depression is common and treatable, including while breastfeeding.
• Condition · Child and adolescent psychiatryDepression in teenagersIrritability, falling marks, isolation or sleep changes in a teenager? Teen depression is common and treatable. Signs, causes and how parents can help.
• ArticleDepression or just sadness? When to seek helpEveryone feels low sometimes. Here is how to tell ordinary sadness from depression — and what to do next.
• ArticleDepression in men: the hidden signs families missAnger, drinking, overwork and silence can be how depression shows up in men. Learn the signs and how to start the conversation.
• ArticleBaby blues or postpartum depression? How to tell the differenceTearfulness in the first two weeks after delivery is common. Learn when it is postpartum depression and how mothers and families can get help.
• ArticleDepression and body pain: why your body hurts when your mind is lowHeadaches, back pain and tiredness can be signs of depression. Learn the link between pain and mood and how treating both helps.
• ArticleHow to support your spouse or partner through depressionPractical ways to help a husband or wife with depression — what to say, what to avoid, and how to look after yourself too.
• ArticleHigh-functioning depression: when you look fine but feel emptyGoing to work, smiling at home, but feeling empty inside? Depression can hide behind a busy life. Signs, risks and how to get help.
• ArticleDepression with diabetes, BP or heart diseaseLong-term illnesses double the risk of depression, and depression makes them harder to control. Learn the signs and why treating both matters.
• ArticleIs it depression or bipolar disorder?Bipolar depression can look exactly like ordinary depression. Why the difference matters for treatment, and the clues doctors look for.
• ArticleGrief or depression? Coping after losing someoneGrief is a natural response to loss. Learn how it differs from depression, what helps, and when grief needs professional support.
• ArticlePreventing depression from coming backDepression can return, especially after several episodes. Learn early warning signs and a simple relapse-prevention plan.
• ArticleAlcohol and depression: breaking the cycleDrinking to feel better often makes depression worse. How alcohol affects mood and sleep, and why treating both together works best.
• ArticleDepression in elderly parents: signs families missIn older adults depression often shows as aches, poor sleep, irritability or memory complaints rather than sadness. Recognising and treating it.
• Self-checkDepression check (PHQ-9)The PHQ-9 is one of the most widely used depression screening questionnaires in the world. It asks about nine common symptoms of depression over the last two weeks.
• ArticleHow long does depression treatment take?What to expect week by week, why improvement is gradual, and why continuing treatment after you feel better prevents relapse.
• Condition · Depression and mood disordersDysthymia (persistent depressive disorder)Feeling low most days for two years or more, but still managing to function? Learn about dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder) and how it is treated.
• Condition · Students and young professionalsMedical student mental healthMedical students face high rates of stress, depression and anxiety. Confidential, stigma-free support from a psychiatrist who understands medical training.
• Condition · Bipolar disordersBipolar DisorderPeriods of extreme energy, little sleep and overspending followed by depression? Bipolar disorder is managed well with mood stabilisers and regular follow-up.
• Condition · NeuropsychiatryHeadache & StressDaily headaches, migraine worsened by stress, or painkiller overuse? Treating anxiety, depression and sleep can reduce headaches.
• Condition · Geriatric psychiatryGeriatric PsychiatryDepression, anxiety, memory loss, confusion, sleep problems and medicine side-effects in older adults — gentle, safe treatment with family guidance.
• Condition · NeuropsychiatryNeuropsychiatryDepression, anxiety, behaviour or memory changes with epilepsy, stroke, head injury, Parkinson's, dementia or chronic headache — coordinated neuropsychiatric care.
• Condition · Depression and mood disordersPMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder)Severe irritability, sadness or anxiety in the week before periods that improves after they start? Learn how PMDD differs from PMS and how it is treated.
• Condition · Schizophrenia and psychotic disordersSchizoaffective disorderPsychotic symptoms such as voices or delusions occurring together with depression or mania. Learn how schizoaffective disorder is diagnosed and treated.
• Condition · Sexual healthLow sexual desireLost interest in sex causing distress? Low desire is common and often linked to stress, depression, medicines, hormones or relationship issues. It is treatable.
• Condition · Students and young professionalsAcademic burnoutExhausted, cynical about studies and achieving less despite effort? Academic burnout is a stress response. Learn signs, how it differs from depression, and recovery steps.
• Condition · Students and young professionalsResident doctor burnoutLong duty hours, sleep deprivation and emotional exhaustion during residency? Recognise burnout and depression early and get confidential psychiatric support.