This episode's all about the big SAD (depression), and related conditions. Times are tough right now, but remember you're not in this fight alone. Below are some helpful/useful resources if you're feeling down, but a quick google image search of cute animals might also do the trick; to each their own.    

---- Mental Health Resources ----  

https://www.psycom.net/depression-definition-dsm-5-diagnostic-criteria/ 

US:   

Immediate Emergencies: Call 911 

Crisis Call Center: 800-273-8255 or text ANSWER to 839863 

Crisis Text Line (U.S. only): Text HELLO to 741741   

GLBT National Youth Talkline 800-246-PRIDE (7743) 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. EST, Monday to Friday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Saturday   

Trans Lifeline U.S.:(877) 565-8860 Canada: (877) 330-6366 

This hotline is staffed by volunteers who are all trans identified and educated in the range of difficulties transgender people experience. Operators are generally available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.   

HopeLine Call or text 919-231-4525 or 1-877-235-4525   

TeenLine (310) 855-HOPE (4673) (800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336) (U.S. and Canada only) Or text TEEN to 839863 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Time, every night   

Other Canadian resources are out there   

https://teenhealthandwellness.com/static/hotlines  

UK:   

 Anxiety UK 

Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.   

Phone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm)   

Bipolar UK 

A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.   

Website: www.bipolaruk.org.uk    

CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.   

Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)   

Mental Health Foundation Provides information and support for anyone with mental health problems or learning disabilities.   

Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk   

Mind 

Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.   

Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)   

Website: www.mind.org.uk  

 No Panic 

Voluntary charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobia or OCD.   

Phone: 0844 967 4848 (daily, 10am to 10pm). Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider's Access Charge   

Website: www.nopanic.org.uk   

PAPYRUS 

Young suicide prevention society.   

Phone: HOPELINEUK 0800 068 4141 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 10pm, and 2pm to 10pm on weekends and bank holidays)   https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/

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