Dr Lorcan Martin..Understanding severe depressionIn Ireland, it is estimated that approximately 150,000 people per year are living with severe depression Talking Depression, a campaign by Janssen Sciences Ireland UC, encourages people living with severe depression to take the first step towards finding the right support by having an open and honest conversation with someone they trust. As part of the Talking Depression campaign, Dr Lorcan Martin, Consultant Specialist in General Adult Psychiatry answers some questions about severe depression, providing useful information for those who want to learn more. What is severe depression? “Severe depression can affect people differently, there are many different symptoms and people can experience some or all of them. Recovering from depression requires time, patience and understanding – it helps if you develop your own support network to lean on too.”The Janssen With Me website has a range of videos, articles and other online resources designed to support people living with severe depression.

Source: Irish Independent December 22, 2023 18:12 UTC