Understanding depression
Information about depression, care approaches and questions to discuss with a qualified clinician.
Mental Health Guidefor informed next steps
Explore plain-language information about mental health, wellbeing and care options.
For adults 18+ · Educational information · Not a diagnosis or treatment recommendation
HOW THE GUIDE WORKS
Three stepsto explore the guide
Answer the questionnaireRequest the guide by emailPrepare questions for a healthcare professional
Complete the questionnaire to request the Mental Health Guide. This questionnaire does not diagnose a condition or recommend treatment.
Before you begin
Are you aged 18 or over?
Topics in the guide
Explore mental healthand wellbeing topics
Therapy and medication information
An introduction to treatment categories and questions for informed conversations with a prescribing clinician.
Stress and burnout
Explore information about stress, rest, daily routines and professional support.
Life changes and wellbeing
Reading topics about change, relationships, values and everyday wellbeing.
Self-reflection and personal values
Prompts for reflection and organising questions to explore further.
Supporting someone else
General information about supportive conversations and finding professional help.
Preparing for a clinical conversation
A practical way to organise questions for a qualified healthcare professional.
ABOUT THE GUIDE
A Mental Health Guidein plain language
An overview of care options
Learn about lifestyle support, psychological therapies and medication in general educational terms.
Research in context
Read accessible summaries of research and its limitations.
Organised by topic
The guide is educational reading. It does not generate a diagnosis or a treatment plan.
Professional background
Alexander Lebedev
The professional behind this Mental Health Guide.
This guide supports learning about mental health and preparing questions for a healthcare professional. It does not replace an individual clinical assessment or provide treatment recommendations.
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About ONCE
About ONCEand this guide
ONCE is a programme based in Amsterdam. This page offers an educational Mental Health Guide. Questions about the guide? Contact ONCE on WhatsApp.