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Wednesday Apr 16, 2008

The other end of depression

Feeling down or depressed can be a very different and personal experience, whether you're going through a rough patch or simply feeling bad but not exactly knowing why. How do you know if you're just a bit low or if you need further help? Do you really need antidepressants and what are the alternatives? And how can you keep positive when things around you are going crazy?

We've boosted our mental health content with six new fact sheets, two case studies and two podcasts to explore the 'other end of depression'. So whether you're getting through the worst of it, you've been feeling down for some time, or you don't know how to control your anger or mood swings, take a look at our latest articles for some useful tips, advice, and real life experiences.

Coming off antidepressants - includes a podcast – we speak to a GP and Bonnie who's struggled to come off antidepressants.

Understanding mood swings - includes a podcast – we speak to two experts who offer advice and techniques on how to control your moods.

Alternatives to antidepressants

Dealing with anger

Being positive

The positive side of depression

Fighting back from depression (True story)

Recovering from abuse (True story)

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