Depression
Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days.
We all go through spells of feeling down, but when you’re depressed you feel persistently sad for weeks or months, rather than just a few days.
Some people still think that depression is trivial and not a genuine health condition. They are wrong. Depression is a real illness with real symptoms, and it’s not a sign of weakness or something you can ‘snap out of’ by ‘pulling yourself together’.
The good news is that with the right treatment and support, most people can make a full recovery.
Talking Therapy Options
Healthy Minds
Healthy Minds support people experiencing low mood, stress, anxiety, panic and depression. They also run a group for people struggling with OCD and can offer couples therapy for depression (both or one partner with depression). They use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy approaches and can offer group or 1:1 support. You can self-refer online, where you will be able to book your initial appointment with them.
Or you can call 01865 901600 or text Talk and your name to 07798 667169
Counselling Options- Counselling is another form of talking therapy that can help people process feelings and events and how they impact on us now, which a counsellor will guide you through.
Bucks Mind
Bucks Mind offer counselling to over 18’s using a sliding scale between £45-£5 dependent upon monthly income and if you are in receipt of certain benefits. You can self-refer online
Counselling for Adults – Bucks Mind
Or you can call them on 01494 463364.
Space
Space are a voluntary organisation based at St Mary’s church. They offer free 1:1 counselling for adults. They also have drop in’s and groups. You can self-refer here
Drop-Ins, Counselling, Choir and Events – Space Aylesbury
Or you can contact them on 01296 432769 or email [email protected]
Relate
Provides help and support with relationships, including counselling, telephone counselling and anonymous live chat. You can call them on 0300 003 0396, or visit relate.org.uk
Listening Services– These can be useful for times of distress when you feel you need to speak to somebody, sharing our thoughts can be therapeutic in itself.
Rethink Mental Illness, 0300 5000 927, rethink.org, Provides support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including local support groups.
Sane, 0300 304 7000, sane.org.uk, Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems
Samaratans, 116 123, www.samaritans.org
Papyrus HOPELINEUK, 0800 068 41 41, 07786 209697 (text), papyrus-uk.org, Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them.
Silverline, 0800 470 8090 Mental Health support and 24/7 telephone support service for older adults.