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Depression

Feature: Coping psychologically after a stroke

Grief and sadness are normal after a stroke. But some people will become clinically depressed. You can find out about the signs of depression in our fact sheet. And we also have information on treatment and support options for patients and caregivers.

Feature: Preventing depression in children and young people

Young people often feel sad, down or distressed. That's normal. Sometimes, though, it is more than normal blues: many children and young people get depressed. But depression can be prevented or at least recognised early.

Research summaries

Depression after heart attack: Is there a link between depression and heart problems?

Many people become depressed after having a heart attack, and depression can make heart problems worse. Relieving depression can improve the quality of life in people who are depressed after a heart attack. more...

Depression: Does hypericum (St John’s wort) help?

Some hypericum products may relieve mild to moderate depression, but have not been proven to make an impact on severe depression. Adverse effects are usually mild, but hypericum can interact with other drugs. more...

Depression: Do psychological programs for children and young people prevent depression?

Psychological programmes seem to help prevent depression in young people who are at high risk, and they might reduce symptoms in the short term. more...

After a stroke: What are the options for managing depression?

Antidepressants may not work in the way they are expected to for older people who have had strokes. The drugs might cause adverse effects such as increasing the risk of falls, so care is needed with their use. more...