Daring to Choose - 10 Ways to Improve Choice for People with Depression and Anxiety.
This new report gives ten recommendations for greater choice in depression and mental health services.
Issued as part of Depression Awareness Week&trade to help to trigger improvements for people affected by depression and anxiety, the report highlights the challenges faced by those people in getting their choice of treatment and services.
Download the report here (PDF): Daring to Choose - 10 Ways to Improve Choice for People with Depression and Anxiety.
Ruby Wax 'Live from the Priory'
Thursday 9th July 2009
'Live from the Priory' is a night of comedy and music with the aim of challenging depression.
As sufferers of drepression, Ruby Wax and Judith Owen promise an extraordinary hilarious show that goes straight to the heart of darkness.
Venue - The Priory Hospital Roehampton, London, SW15 5JJ
Date - Thursday 9th July 2009
Tickets - £25 Per Person - Limited Availablility
All profits will go to Depression Alliance.
Click here for more information on Ruby Wax 'Live from the Priory'
The Inside Story: The Impact of Depression on Daily Life
New report reveals the inside story on depression at work
People with depression are in need of more help and support from their employers and colleagues according to the results of new research revealed to coincide with Depression Awareness Week 2008 (21-26 April).
A new report, published by Depression Alliance and funded by Servier Laboratories Limited, reveals the majority (79%) of people diagnosed with depression in the UK feel disclosing their condition to colleagues would have a detrimental impact on them, and nearly a third (32%) believe they have been turned down for a job.
READ MORE - Download the Press Release (PDF):
The Inside Story - Press Release
READ MORE - Download the Report (PDF):
The Inside Story: The Impact of Depression on Daily Life
Please give us your views - Contact emer@depressionalliance.org.
Depression Awareness Week 2008 Event
The Value Of Non-Medical Interventions In The Treatment Of Depression
Key note speakers
- Dr Liz Miller MB BS MRCS LRCP – Mood and Food
- Professor Chris Thompson MD FRCPsych – Work Opportunities for Depressed Patients
- Dr David Purves Consultant AFBPsS CSci C.Psychol – CBT
- Dr Diane Lefevre MB ChB FRCP FRCPsych – Psychotherapy and Nutrition
Venue: Restaurant at The Kings Fund, 11 Cavendish Square, London WC1
Date: Thursday 24th April 2008 5pm to 7:30pm
Sponsored by igennus
Download the Flyer (PDF): DAW 2008 Event Flyer
Depression Alliance is the leading UK charity for people affected by depression.
We work to relieve and to prevent this treatable condition by providing information and support services. We also campaign to raise awareness amongst the general public about the realities of depression. To find out more about us please click here.
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Depression Awareness Week 2007
Last year we launched:
NOW WE'RE TALKING!
New research from Depression Alliance and SANE exposes considerable gaps in the care provided for people with depression. It shows there are shortcomings in the diagnosis and management of depression, resulting in inadequate long
term care.
READ MORE - Download the Press Release (PDF):
Now We're Talking! Press Release
READ MORE - Download the Report (PDF):
Now We're Talking! Report
Please give us your views - Contact emer@depressionalliance.org.
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Please note that the website www.depressionalliance.co.uk is not associated with Depression Alliance. Depression Alliance is a registered UK charity (1096741).
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