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We are a Charitable Organization and we provide a holistic perspective in dealing with depression (charity no. 1190165).

We provide a service-user led drop-in sessions with a friendly emphatic, safe environment.

We also facilitate one to one counselling with qualified professionals.

The Issues and Challenges

·        Depression affects 1 in 7 people in the UK, meaning over 6 million people nationwide are at present, depressed.

·        Women are twice as likely as Men to suffer from depression.

·        Female depression is twice as likely as Male Depression to be chronic.

·        Depression is sometimes hard to recognise so often goes untreated and there are a few support groups out there.

SODIT IS UNIQUELY PLACED TO HELP DEAL WITH ISSUES YOUR PATIENTS MAY BE EXPERIENCING.

Why Women? Why Depression? Why SODIT?

·        There are many barriers to accessing Mental Health Services for both men and women.  These are outlined in ‘Action on Mental Health: Into the Mainstream’ (ODPM).

·         Women asked about their depression many expressed they are faced with extra barriers.  These include:

1. Domestic Violence

2. Childcare Issues

3. Sexual Harassment

4. Eating Disorders

5. Powerlessness

6. Feeling Patronised

7. Sexuality and Heterosexist Assumptions

These findings indicate a clear need for Women’s Mental Health Support Groups – like S.O.D.I.T.