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Volunteering can improve self-esteem and provide a sense of purpose for individuals with depression.
Helping other people by doing voluntary work is a good way of feeling useful and valued.
Service · Observational claim · From Support groups - Depression in adults, [page]
Engaging in activities with shared interests can improve mental wellbeing.
Being with other people who share your interests can also help you feel better.
Service · Observational claim · From Support groups - Depression in adults, [page]
Togetherall offers online peer support with trained guides for mental health management.
Through social networking, a community of people are supported by trained 'wall guides' so they can manage their own mental health.
Service · Observational claim · From Support groups - Depression in adults, [page]
Online forums provide peer support for individuals with depression.
You can visit online forums where you can read about other people's experiences or write about your own and respond to other postings.
Service · Observational claim · From Support groups - Depression in adults, [page]
Support group meetings include social events and activities to boost mood and improve wellbeing.
Lots of groups organise social events and arrange special activities to help boost your mood and improve your wellbeing.
Service · Observational claim · From Support groups - Depression in adults, [page]
GP and local talking therapies services can provide information about depression support groups.
Or you can ask your GP or your local talking therapies service about depression support groups in your area.
Service · Procedural statement · From Support groups - Depression in adults, [page]
Carers affected by depression can contact Carers UK for information on support groups.
If you're a carer and affected by depression, ring the Carers UK helpline on 0808 808 7777 to find out how to meet other carers.
Service · Procedural statement · From Support groups - Depression in adults, [page]
Self-help groups allow individuals to both provide and receive help.
Self-help groups allow people with depression to provide, as well as receive, help.
Service · Observational claim · From Support groups - Depression in adults, [page]
Peer support can help people with depression feel less isolated.
Depression can make you feel isolated. It can be helpful to meet with other people who understand what it's like.
Service · Observational claim · From Support groups - Depression in adults, [page]
The exact cause of eating disorders is unknown.
The exact cause of eating disorders is unknown.
Context · Observational claim · From Eating disorders, [page]
Family problems, depression, and dealing with difficult life events can increase the likelihood of developing an eating disorder.
Anyone can get an eating disorder but things that make it more likely include family problems, depression or dealing with difficult things like death. What causes eating disorders?
Context · Observational claim · From Eating disorders, [page]
Individual therapy is usually offered to people with eating disorders, while those with binge eating disorder may be offered group therapy.
Most people will be offered individual therapy, but those with binge eating disorder may be offered group therapy.
Service · Procedural statement · From Eating disorders, [page]
People with bulimia or binge eating disorder may receive guided self-help programmes as part of their treatment.
Your treatment may also involve working through a guided self-help programme if you have bulimia or binge eating disorder.
Service · Procedural statement · From Eating disorders, [page]
Recovery from an eating disorder is possible but can take time and varies for each individual.
You can recover from an eating disorder, but it may take time and recovery will be different for everyone.
Context · Observational claim · From Eating disorders, [page]
If referred to an eating disorder specialist or team, they will be responsible for your care and should discuss the support you might need.
If you're referred to an eating disorder specialist or team of specialists, they'll be responsible for your care. They should talk to you about the support you might need, such as for other conditions you have, and include this in your treatment plan.
Service · Procedural statement · From Eating disorders, [page]
Treatment for an eating disorder typically involves talking therapy, which may vary based on the type of condition.
Treatment for an eating disorder depends on the type of condition you have. It usually involves talking therapy.
Service · Procedural statement · From Eating disorders, [page]
Symptoms of an eating disorder include worrying about one's weight and engaging in behaviors such as eating too little or inducing vomiting.
Symptoms of an eating disorder include worrying about your weight, eating too little or making yourself sick after eating.
Context · Observational claim · From Eating disorders, [page]
In rare cases, covert video surveillance is used to collect evidence in suspected FII cases.
In rare cases, covert (secret) video surveillance may be used to collect evidence that can help to confirm a suspected case of FII.
Operational · Procedural statement · From What happens - Fabricated or induced illness, [page]
A child protection plan is drawn up to address the child's health, safety, and educational needs.
As part of the child protection plan, the parent or carer may be asked to have a psychiatric assessment or family therapy. If they refuse to comply with the child protection plan, the child may be removed from their care.
Operational · Procedural statement · From What happens - Fabricated or induced illness, [page]
If the child is at immediate risk of physical harm, they will be removed from their parent or carer's care.
If the child is thought to be at immediate risk of physical harm, children's social care will remove them from the care of the parent or carer. The child may be placed in the care of another relative or in foster care.
Operational · Procedural statement · From What happens - Fabricated or induced illness, [page]