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What are the symptoms of depression and how is it diagnosed? Doctors make decisions about diagnosis based on guidance. The main guidance used by NHS doctors is the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). When you see a doctor, like your … Continue reading →

What is depression? Everyone has ups and downs – sometimes you might feel a bit low, or experience grief when you lose someone you love. It is common for people to say that they are ‘depressed’ when they are feeling … Continue reading →

Agoraphobia Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder where you have an intense fear of certain situations, including: •Leaving your home •Being in public spaces •Using public transport •Being in crowded spaces You might find that these situations make you feel very … Continue reading →

How is psychosis treated? What treatment should I be offered? The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) issues guidance on how the NHS should treat different health conditions. The NHS does not have to follow this guidance but … Continue reading →

Psychosis is a medical term. If you have psychosis, you might see or hear things, or hold unusual beliefs, that other people do not. Some people describe it as a “break from reality”. You may also hear terms such as … Continue reading →