Depression Questionnaire
This easy to use patient questionnaire has been validated for use in Primary Care.
It is used by your doctor to monitor the severity of depression and response to treatment.
It can also be used to make a tentative diagnosis of depression.
Mental Health Support
Samaritans are available 24 hours a day. Call 116 123 or email: jo@samaritans.org
Breathing Space is a free and confidential phone line service for anyone in Scotland who is experiencing low mood or depression and needs someone to talk to. Call 0800 83 85 87
The Art of Conversation, http://www.healthscotland.com/uploads/documents/2842-The-Art-Of-Conversation-Mar2017-English.pdf, is a guide to talking, listening and reducing stigma around suicide.
It's Time to Talk About It, https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/suicide-scotland-time-talk-about-it, gives advice from The Mental Health Foundation including ten tips we can all take to thrive.
Advice from The Mental Health Foundation including ten tips we can all take to thrive.