Depressioncanbefun is an initiative of Helen McNallen who has suffered from Clinical and Bipolar Depression and wants to help others and spread the word. The site's name originated from the 'black comedy' of her experiences of manic depression and is certainly not meant to offend or belittle Depression. The site was launched officially on World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2008, at the invitation of the NHS at one of the many events hosted by them around the country.
- Helen McNallen

Whats New On depressioncanbefun.com

• See us in Take It Easy Magazine
• Good news - GPs to stay as primary contact for depression
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Your Stories

Back from the brink

Anybody who knows me thinks of a funny, outspoken loud mouth who loves a good laugh a drink and a party. I would be at the crux of the here… Read more It is possible to live with depression

I was a happy outgoing child, until age 10 when puberty struck. Prior to that first period, I thought I had a brain tumour - I was so depressed, so… Read more 23 year old - scared.

I am 23 years old. I am horrifically depressed. I don’t understand why. I have a good, sort-of-well-paid job, I have a fiancee who loves me and who I love… Read more Silent Scream

I had a breakdown in 1997 after 20 years of keeping to myself the sexual abuse I experienced at my Primary School.

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Your Suggestions

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