Depression can touch lives without those closest realising it. If you have a friend or loved one you suspect is suffering, knowing what to do is hard. Should they attend support groups, speak to someone, or call a helpline? Let’s look at how to help someone with depression, so you know what to do.

Feeling depressed, anxious and low on energy impacts your life in a way that’s often unpredictable. Finding the root causes can be challenging, but for some, there’s a clear link to the time of year. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a common type of depression experienced during autumn and winter.

When the winter months arrive, you want to make sure your loved ones are warm and cosy. Finding out how to make it happen and how to prepare the right way makes all the difference. For example, what’s the ideal temperature for an elderly relative’s home?