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/r/overcoming
Let's look back at some memorable moments and interesting insights from last year.
Your top 10 posts:
What would you put in a depression resource kit?
Like many, I’ve suffered with depression in the past. Back then, I really didn’t have the energy to help myself a whole lot. I was lucky that my partner persevered with me and helped me. These days, I see more and more people struggle with depression (colleagues, friends, relatives) but the advice I give them: “go see a doctor / psychologist”, “get a mental health plan” etc. isn’t always helpful to someone who doesn’t have the motivation (or a close support person around them) to help find a suitable health professional, figure out if they can afford it etc.
I was pondering creating a “depression resource kit” that I can donate to people when they look like they could do with a bit of help with their mental health - but I’m not sure what to put in it?
Existing online options seem to focus on alternative therapy stuff like head massagers, a acupressure rings, herbal teas etc.
I don’t know what I was expecting. Maybe some uplifting books by people who’ve been through it, or maybe vouchers for healthy food prep services, lists of local mental health professionals with details on their services / pricing. Reflecting on when I was going through it as a twenty-something male, these are some things that may have helped me.
But everyone is different and there’s no right answers - which is why I was just wondering…
TL;DR: what would you like to see in a “depression resource kit” if someone gave you one as a tool to help with depression?