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Young person’s view: Eating habits

We hear from 2 young people, Jack and Emma, discuss how their eating habits have changed when they've been depressed.

In this video, Jack and Emma describe how depression affected their eating habits. Do any of their experiences sound familiar?

Please note: For the purposes of the course, these characters are played by actors but based on real case examples

Have you noticed a change in eating habits in your young person? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People

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