How can I help my friend who’s living with depression?

717 views · Published 8 September 2017 · 25:18 · Indexed 1 November 2026

Channel: BBC Sounds · 2017 · People & Blogs

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This is The Solutions Project - the radio show where BBC Radio 5 live's Calum Macdonald takes a look at practical answers to issues in the news.
 
This episode, he's looking at depression, which is the third most common reason for visiting a GP.
 
What can you do to help a friend who's living with it?
 
More from BBC Radio 5 live: www.bbc.co.uk/5live

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