Help NHS People sometimes say they’re ‘depressed’ when they’re having a bad day, but depression is more than that – it’s when those low feelings are there for a long time and are there all the time.
Young people can suffer from depression just like adults do, so if sad feelings and emotions are taking over your life then it’s a good idea to ask for help. You can read more about the symptoms of depression here.
Top tips, resources and advice from MindMate to help with low mood and depression.
Talking about how you feel isn’t always easy. It can be hard to know what to say first or describe how you feel, but it can be a big help to share your feelings with someone who cares.
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Get started with these easy step by step tips for mindfulness which can help with low mood.
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Feeling really worried and anxious can often come hand in had with feeling very low. MindMate has a range of information on anxiety and stress.
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Did you know that sleeping well is just as important for our health as eating a good diet and being active? So let’s make sure you’re getting enough, and find out some easy ways to make the most of your snoozing…
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Website for young men who are feeling down or in a crisis.
Visit CALM
A fun and easy to use intro into 10-minute meditation – offers a free 10-day trial. More features available with subscription.
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Short animation about what it’s like to live with depression
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Practical, useful information, interactive tools, and videos to support you on your way to feeling better.
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Play Naomi's storyAll blogs are written by young people in Leeds sharing their personal views on topics they care about. Feel free to leave comments.
by Kate – 15th Jan 2018
Things that make tough days a bit easier.
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by Megan – 7th Aug 2019
How I cope on holiday when I can’t leave my brain at home!
ViewIf you’re looking for more information to support a young person you care for with their mental health, visit our parent and carers page.
