Simple changes to diet can substantially help to tackle depression for sufferers, the chief executive of the Depression Alliance suggests.
Emer O'Neill advises that employees suffering from depression change their diet, exercise more, adopt talking therapies and take advantage of flexitime where possible.
Speaking during Depression Awareness Week, she pointed out that there are a range of lifestyle changes that can help combat the illness and added that a good social support network with families or support groups can play a key role in recovery.
"There are a whole range of non-medical interventions that are absolutely key to getting people through this difficult time and also to maintain therapy," Ms O'Neill explained.
"These are talking therapies, diet, exercise, lifestyle, making sure that people are connected in and have a good social support network with families or support groups."
Almost one in ten people in the UK of working age (9.8 per cent) have depression and anxiety, with 46 per cent claiming that having a job helped their recovery. However, a report by the Depression Alliance found that many people with depression still feel that there is a workplace stigma surrounding the condition.
People with depression can also take supplements and vitamins in order to boost their health and aid recovery. Campaigners claim that diets can play a core role in helping to tackle mental health problems.
Simple changes to diet can substantially help to tackle depression for sufferers, the chief executive of the Depression Alliance suggests.
