About Depression

Ellen's Depression Primer ebook is an accurate introduction to what depression is and how it may be treated, but that is not what makes it special. Her book is special because it is so very personal and so very accessible. (www.mentalhealth.net)

Depression is a serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.

Depression has a variety of symptoms, but the most common are a deep feeling of sadness or a marked loss of interest or pleasure in activities.

Some of the most common symptoms of depression include:

• Loss of interest in daily activities
• Sleep changes
• Weight and appetite changes
• Irritability
• Loss of energy
• Unexplained aches and pains

Self screen for depression:

Acadia University Student Resource Centre's on-line screening for Mental Health

Help Coping with Depression

"Depression is the most treatable mental illness"*. Most people who suffer from depression are helped by personal counselling. Learning that you are not alone and that help is available is often the beginning of recovery from depression.

*Canadian Mental Health Association.

Student Resource Centre 585-1246

counselling@acadiau.ca

Mon to Fri, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Acadia Student Health Clinic, 585-1238
Dennis House

Off Campus Mental Health

(902) 679 – 2870 OR (902) 679 – 2873
Weekdays: Monday to Friday 08:30am – 4:30pm
Call: 911 for emergency
or go to your local emergency department

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