The Restored Hope Podcast

Episode 21: Overcoming Depression with Dr Emmanuel Okoro


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We all feel low, sad and experience at least mild depression sometimes, but if these feelings are intense and interferes with a person's daily activities and quality of life, then the individual may be suffering from depression.

On this episode, I have the privilege of hosting my guest Dr Emmanuel Okoro. Dr Okoro is a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist and an associate Medical Director with the North East London NHS Trust. He is also a Pastoral surgery lead at his local church - London Riverside Church. He is married to his beautiful wife Florence with three lovely children.

He shared on what Depression is, 
Possible causes
Types of Depression
Signs & Symptoms, 
Coping strategies, 
How friends and family can support loved ones
Treatments
Faith

Dr Okoro also shared a website people can visit to learn more about different mental health problems. Here is the link www,rcpsych.ac.uk

If you think someone is considering suicide,  please get help from the Emergency services in your local area. 
National Prevention Helpline UK - 0800 689 5652
NHS - 111

You can connect with me
Email: [email protected]
IG: @bisigbadebo





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The Restored Hope PodcastBy Bisi Gbadebo