Depression Blog
Depression can strike anyone at any point in their life. Due to the difficulty of recognizing the outward symptoms people experience difficulties at work and home because others expect them to ’snap out of it’. Depression is one of the most misunderstood of illnesses, although one of the commonest in the UK. At least one I in 5 people will suffer with depression once in their lifetime.
Here you can discuss the different types of depression and their treatment. In particular we are interested in your experience of the condition or living with a family member who suffers.
This allows you to tell your depression story and you can help us learn about the issues that are most important to you.
We are particularly interested in the following questions:
- Have you been diagnosed with depression or other mental health problems? Please outline the symptoms you have experienced.
- Have you ever experienced stigma in relation to your condition and what form has this stigma taken?
- Have you been prescribed anti -depressant or anti –psychotic medication for your illness and has it helped. Have you noticed any side effects from the medication?
- Have you tried Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or Psychotherapy and what are your views on these forms of treatment?
This is only a guide – so please feel free to bring up any pertinent issues that are important to you.
Remember, a blog is really like having a conversation with lots of people at the same time so please check back on the blog to see what others have said so that if you feel like adding to their thoughts you can. It’s a conversation and a chance to learn and share!
As with all our projects, of which this Blog is one example, the responses of people who participate are anonymous. This is in line with market research codes of conduct. To participate all you need to do is scroll down to the comment area, type a nickname of your choice and then put your comments into the box. To find out more about what we do both in terms of work for our clients and our patient communities and resources please feel free to explore our web site further if you have not already done so?
We look forward to reading your comments and, of course, thank you very much for your input. Finally can I ask you to bear in mind when you blog that your comments will not just be read by other bloggers and The Patients Voice team but also the clients for whom we work. If you need more information on this or any other issues please feel free to get in touch with me at: belinda.shale@healthcarelandscape.com.
Thanks for all your help
Belinda
