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Real Student Stories

Meet Hiresh

Pressured by his parents to study medicine, Hiresh procrastinated and withdrew into isolation and depression. Now enrolled in an arts-based masters, he is challenging depressed habits with the support of his boyfriend... more >>
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Also in "Getting Support & Help"...
“I always felt I had to help myself, but perhaps what I've learnt is that there is help available and you've no need to do it all yourself. You don't have to take it but know that it's there.”
Darren

 

“I can't emphasise enough how important and helpful talking to people is - admitting to my friends what was going on; admitting to my course what was going on; seeking counselling; going to the doctor. It's a horribly hard thing to do but it helps so much in the long run.”
Ben
Students Against Depression
 

Getting Support & Help

Enough

No one is an island!

Depression thrives on isolation and inappropriate "independence". It is important, therefore, not only to be self-reliant, but also to rely on others when appropriate. This section looks at how to find the right help and support:

What are the first steps?

Who can help?

What other options are there?

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