hi guys - todays episode is about all things depression.

depression is defined as a low mood that lasts for weeks or months and affects your daily life.

these 2 men have both had their moments - its time to listen to them share their stories.

TRIGGER WARNING

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the Samaritans offer emotional support 24 hours a day - in full confidence.

Call 116 123 - it's FREE.

Or email jo@samaritans.org.uk.

For support in a crisis, Text Shout to 85258.

If you’re experiencing a personal crisis, are unable to cope and need support.

Shout can help with urgent issues such as:

• Suicidal thoughts
• Abuse or assault
• Self-harm
• Bullying
• Relationship challenges

You can call the Rethink advice and information line Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm for practical advice on:

• different types of therapy and medication
• benefits, debt, money issues
• police, courts, prison
• your rights under the Mental Health Act.

Call Rethink on 0300 5000 927 (calls are charged at your local rate).

Mind offer an information line to answer questions about:

• types of mental health problem
• where to get help
• drug and alternative treatments
• advocacy.

Call the Mind infoline on 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary considerably). Or email info@mind.org.uk.

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide.

You can talk to CALM about anything.

Call the CALM helpline on 0800 58 58 58 or use their webchat here.

The helpline and webchat are both open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.

ost people recover from mental health problems without needing to go into hospital. There are a number of specialist services that provide various treatments, including counselling and other talking treatments. You may also need help with other aspects of your life - for example, claiming benefits or dealing with housing problems. Often these different services are coordinated by a community mental health team (CMHT).