The Inside Story: The Impact of Depression on Daily Life
New report reveals the inside story on depression at work
People with depression are in need of more help and support from their employers and colleagues according to the results of new research revealed to coincide with Depression Awareness Week 2008 (21-26 April).
A new report, published by Depression Alliance and funded by Servier Laboratories Limited, reveals the majority (79%) of people diagnosed with depression in the UK2 feel disclosing their condition to colleagues would have a detrimental impact on them, and nearly a third (32%) believe they have been turned down for a job.
READ MORE - Download the Press Release (PDF):
The Inside Story - Press Release
READ MORE - Download the Report (PDF):
The Inside Story: The Impact of Depression on Daily Life
Please give us your views - Contact emer@depressionalliance.org.
Depression Awareness Week™ 2008
21st to 26th April
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Depression Awareness Week™ is here. It's now been over 13 years since we first launched the campaign which, thanks to all your support has grown into one of the most successful initiatives in the busy awareness campaign calendar.
Depression Awareness Week™ is a fantastic opportunity to raise the profile of depression, and help us raise money to develop and improve the range of services we offer. The theme this year will be 'Employment'
Please give us your views - Contact emer@depressionalliance.org
Get Involved with Depression Awareness Week™ 2008
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Organise a fundraising event
We can make it easy for you to organise your own fundraising event: you can request a poster and a press release template to inform local people and press about your event by e-mailing us at publications@depressionalliance.org. The pack also includes a sponsorship form to make copies of and use to collect sponsorship money.
You can also set up your own online fundraising page through www.justgiving.com/depression/raisemoney/. Tell us when you've set your page up so we can tell other supporters who may sponsor you. Remember also to send us photos (digital if possible) and details of your event so that we can feature it on the website or in the newsletter. You can email us or contact the DA Office with details. Put up posters or organise an awareness day
Download our general information poster which we would like you to display in your local doctor's surgery, library, community centre or gym (don't forget to ask permission first!). Feel free to make copies if you wish. These posters will raise awareness of depression and inform people of our services. (Please note that this poster is a large file - 11mb) Download the poster (PDF) Share your story
If you would like to tell your story about your experiences and how you have overcome depression, please consider becoming a Depression Alliance Case Study Volunteer. We work with around fifty case study volunteers who share their experiences with local and national press, radio and television in order to raise awareness of depression and reduce the stigma attached to it.
Book and software for sale!
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Last year we launched:
NOW WE'RE TALKING!
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New research from Depression Alliance and SANE exposes considerable gaps in the care provided for people with depression. It shows there are shortcomings in the diagnosis and management of depression, resulting in inadequate long
term care.
READ MORE - Download the Press Release (PDF):
Now We're Talking! Press Release
READ MORE - Download the Report (PDF):
Now We're Talking! Report
Please give us your views - Contact emer@depressionalliance.org.
Tell us what you did in Depression Awareness Week
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Whether you were interested in organising an art exhibition, treasure hunt, dress up/down day, pogo race, dance-a-thon, sponsored walk, swim or swear box, please get it touch, we want to hear what you got up to!
May we take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in this year's event.
For full details and a sponsorship pack please email: support@depressionalliance.org
We need your Donations!
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Depression Alliance depends on donations to continue its vital work. To show your support please CLICK HERE to Donate using our secure donation page.
Depression Alliance depends on donations to continue its vital work. To show your support please call or write to us.
Notices
- Please note, the Depression Alliance Penfriends scheme is currently undergoing a system of improvements and will be on hold for the next few weeks.
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Please note that the website www.depressionalliance.co.uk is not associated with Depression Alliance. Depression Alliance is a registered UK charity (1096741).
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