What can I do when feeling down?

Exercise regularly, even if it’s just a short walk
Continue to do things you have always enjoyed
Talk to someone you trust about your feelings
Avoid or restrict alcohol intake and refrain from using illicit drugs; they can worsen depression

Seek professional help
https://www.studenthealth.gov.hk/english/emotional_health_tips/files/infographic_emotional_health_tips_5.pdf

Echoing the theme of World Health Day 2017:
“Depression: Let’s Talk”
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2017/en/

More information:
Depression Matters Let’s Stand Together
https://www.chp.gov.hk/en/features/47929.html

Joyful@HK
https://www.joyfulathk.hk/en/index.asp

Emotional Health Tips
https://www.studenthealth.gov.hk/english/emotional_health_tips/emotional_health_tips.html#p2

Worried abouthe future? Preventing depression during your teens and twenties (WHO)
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2017/handouts-depression/adolescents/en/

Joyful@HK
Student Health Service
Department of Health