About this episode
This episode discusses the warning signs of depression and its impact on daily life.
In any given week in England, 3 in 100 people are suffering from depression, according to a NatCen Social Research study published in 2014. Depression can affect anyone, regardless of age or social class. Everybody experiences different moods. You might find yourself feeling happy during the day, sad at times, or even just okay. Those with mood disorders experience these same emotions, but for longer periods of time and with higher intensity, to the extent that it can affect their daily lives. Depression is an example of a mood disorder. What’s the difference between feeling down and being depressed? What causes depression? Are there other symptoms? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How does pollution affect my mental health? Is moaning and grumbling good for mental health? How does the 3-30-300 rule affect my mental health? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 15/10/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Joseph Chance
Topics covered
- depression
- mood disorders
- mental health
- warning signs
- symptoms
Keywords
- depression
- mood disorders
- mental health
- symptoms
- warning signs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NatCen Social Research
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