Depression: Noun Severe, typically prolonged feelings of despondancy and dejection
The highest age group of people suffering with depression in the UK is age 18-30. 10 Monson Avenue is a home from home for 9 twenty-somethings finding their feet in the real world, while struggling with the challanges thrown at them daily; finding support and comfort in each other. A group of 9 people that were once strangers, turned familiy.
“Don’t lie to me, its not going to get better is it? My Dad’s going to die.”
Depression in young people can often be triggered by sudden changes that are hard to accept and deal with. Family breakdown or loss of a loved one are common contributing factors that may cause a young person to fall into depression.
“Theres ups and downs, i have days where i’m manically happy and days where i can’t face getting out of bed.”
“I can’t begin to explain how much you’ve done for me over these past few months, making me laugh and smile. You have no idea how much i owe you, you’ve been amazing, all of you.”
For Charley, Becky, Kim, Lawrence, Carys, Tommy, Andrew and Julian.