This course looks at depression. It is one of the most common mental health conditions and can affect people of all ages. It looks at the causes and common symptoms of depression, as well as the different types that people can experience.
The course also explores living with depression and how it can be treated. As well as how to find further help and support if you or someone you know needs it.
This course has 12 lessons. It will take approximately 1 to 2 hours to complete, but this timing will depend on how fast you read and how long you spend on the reflective questions.
You do not need to complete the whole course in one go. If you leave and come back to the course, it will remember where you got up to.
If you want a certificate for doing this course, press the ‘mark complete’ button at the bottom of each page.
Last updated March 2025.
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A charity offering support for people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder. You can access their website by clicking on the following link: Bipolar UK
The Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.
Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight).
You can access the CALM website by clicking the following link: The Calm Zone
24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.
The Men's Mental health website can be accessed by clicking the following link:
Information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.
The Mental Health Foundation website can be accessed by clicking the following link:
A charity promoting the views and needs of people with mental health problems.
Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm).
Access the Mind Website by clicking the following link:
Mind
Support and advice for people living with mental illness.
Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm).
The Rethink Mental Illness website can be accessed by clicking the following link:
Confidential support for anybody experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline).
To access the Samaritans website click the following link:
SANE: Emotional support, info and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
Text care from the charity Sane can provide comfort and care via text message. You can access information by clicking the following link:
Emotional support can be accessed by clicking the following link: