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Depression in adults with a chronic physical health problem: recognition and management

  • Clinical guideline
  • Reference number: CG91
  • Published:  28 October 2009

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More information

The organisations below can provide more information and support for people with depression. NICE is not responsible for the quality or accuracy of any information or advice provided by these organisations.

  • Depression Alliance, 0845 123 2320 www.depressionalliance.org

  • Mental Health Foundation www.mentalhealth.org.uk

  • Mind, 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 6.00pm) www.mind.org.uk

  • Rethink, 0300 5000 927 www.rethink.org

  • SANE, 0845 767 8000 (6.00pm to 11.00pm) www.sane.org.uk

You can also go to NHS Choices (www.nhs.uk) for more information.


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