Depression

Depression is a form of mental illness which is characterised by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

1. Healthy diet - supplementation of Vitamin D3 and Omega 3, ↓ alcohol consumption.
2. Sunlight - running outside as below can bolster Vitamin D3 as above.
3. Exercise - 3+ times a week get heart rate above resting and maintain, walk in nature.
4. Sleeping well - by exposing yourself to sunlight you can reset your Circadian Rhythm whilst exercise will help you sleep.
5. Reducing overstimulation - anti rumination, reduce caffeine intake do more mindfulness and meditation.
6. Talking - self therapy, counselling, increase social contact.

Relapse

People who have recovered from an episode of depression (whether spontaneously or following the provision of treatment) are at an increased risk of becoming depressed again in the future. This risk can be as high as 60% for people who have experienced one episode, 70% in those who have had two episodes, and 90% in those who have had three previous episodes (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Psychological therapies delivered following recovery from depression, including CBT, MBCT, and IPT, may reduce risk of relapse after one year by 22%.

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