Mind and mental health

Forwards about depression, medicines for the mind, talking about suicide and low mood after a baby. To talk to someone now, Tele-MANAS is free, confidential and open 24 hours: call 14416.

• Claim 40 · Mind

  Depression is weakness; just think positive

  Unsupported

  Depression is an illness, not weakness. Most people recover with treatment.

• Claim 41 · Mind

  Antidepressants are addictive, so stop them

  Dangerous

  Not addictive like alcohol or nicotine, but never stop suddenly: reduce slowly with your doctor.

• Claim 42 · Mind

  Asking about suicide puts the idea in their head

  Unsupported

  Asking does not plant the idea. Ask directly, listen, and help them reach support.

• Claim 43 · Mind

  Yoga or meditation can replace depression treatment

  Exaggerated

  Yoga helps, alongside treatment. Do not stop prescribed medicine to switch.

• Claim 44 · Mind

  Low mood after a baby is just the baby blues

  Exaggerated

  The blues pass within 2 weeks. Longer or worse can be postnatal depression: get help.

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