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Alcohol and Depression: Royal College of Psychiatrists

Alcohol and Depression: Royal College of Psychiatrists

The Royal College of Psychiatrists has an information webpage on the link between alcohol and depression.

This information is written for:

  • anyone who feels depressed and thinks they may be drinking too much
  • anyone who thinks they may be drinking too much and feels depressed
  • friends, family or colleagues of anyone who is both depressed and drinking.

It contains some basic facts about alcohol and depression, how to help yourself, how to help people you care for, how to get further help, and where to find more information.

  • Alcohol and us
  • How does alcohol affect us?
  • What is the connection between depression and alcohol?
  • How age affects you
  • How much alcohol is too much?
  • Binge drinking
  • Guide to alcohol units
  • Keeping track of your alcohol intake
  • I worry I might be drinking too much – what are the warning signs?
  • Helping depression and stopping drinking
  • Drinking safely
  • Finding help

For more details on the above topics visit the below link:

Alcohol and depression

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Last Updated: 8th Aug 2022, 14:29