Up to 20% of the UK population will suffer from depression – twice as many as 30 years ago.
Enjoy the sunshine, get plenty of sleep and be sociable.
- Take 1,500mg of omega 3 fish oil capsules daily, with a multi-vitamin and 500mg of vitamin C.
- Don’t dwell on negative thoughts – instead of ruminating start an activity; even conversation counts.
- Exercise at least for 90 minutes a week.
- Get 15-30 minutes of sunlight each morning in the summer. In the winter, consider using a lightbox.
- Be sociable.
- Get 7-8 hours of sleep everyday.
