Talking about your result
- The result tells us about change over time, not about a disease.
- Many causes are common and treatable: sleep, mood, hearing, vitamins, medicines.
- You can bring a family member to the appointment.
- Write your questions down before the visit.
Telling your family
You decide when and what to share. Start with the next steps rather than numbers, and ask for something specific: a lift, an evening walk, a reminder.
If low mood lasts
Feeling down or losing interest in things for two weeks or more is common, and it can be treated. This is what happens:
- 1Tell your family doctor. They will ask a few short questions about how you have been feeling.
- 2If it would help, they can book you a video appointment with a mental health team, or a visit to a specialist.
If you ever think about harming yourself, call 999 now, or the national support line 800 HOPE.
Talk to a person
Quick guide
- 1Answer 6 questions about today
- 2Do 4 short activities
- 3Read your result and plan
- 4Book your next check