The Pen-friend Scheme  [top]

The pen-friend service puts anyone affected by depression (and that means carers too!) in touch with one another. It also allows people who may not have a local group, or do not feel ready to attend one, the opportunity to be in touch with someone else who has been affected by depression.

Many users find this useful. Bob writes:

"I have found writing letters to pen pals a wonderful therapy. Through it you can discuss your experiences, frustrations, hope and desires. It’s a one sided conversation when you write and can be a great release of emotion. Because it is written the words are better considered than the spoken word. It’s the best medication for lifting my mood."

Publications  [top]

Our wide range of publications covering various aspects of depression offer the information and guidance so desperately needed by people affected by depression when they need it most, and may feel there is nowhere else to turn.

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Single copies of all Depression Alliance publications are free to members. To order publications (including multiple copies) please go to our on-line Shop. To view our publications on-line click here.