Aware: New Year blues can lead to suicide

Aware, the support group for those suffering from depression, says there is increasing demand for its services.

It is estimated that 300,000 people here suffer from the illness and, if left untreated, it can lead to suicide.

Lynn Greene the spokesperson for Aware says that the New Year can be a lonely time for those with depression.

The local GP, she said, should be the first stop for sufferers.