The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry reports that one in three adults who struggle with alcohol or drug abuse also suffer from depression, People who are depressed turn to substances to feel better or escape from feelings of guilt or despair. However, many substances increase feelings of sadness or fatigue. The Depression catalog offers content on how to recognize clinical depression, strategies to overcome it and how to understand the link between addiction and depression.
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How to Support a Partner Struggling With Depression
Article on Rewire by Sophie Ouellette-Howitz
"When someone you love has depression, you might feel you should instinctively know how to support them. But depression manifests differently for everyone. Even if you’ve experienced it yourself, you won’t necessarily understand exactly how depression feels for your partner or how they would like you to support them."
Sophie Ouellette-Howitz provides a few starting points for helping a partner through mental illness.
