{"id":352,"date":"2024-10-15T10:18:14","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T10:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sahara.me.uk\/?p=352"},"modified":"2024-10-15T20:23:28","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T20:23:28","slug":"questionnaire-am-i-depressed-should-i-seek-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sahara.me.uk\/?p=352","title":{"rendered":"Questionnaire: Am I Depressed? Should I Seek Help?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This questionnaire aims to help you reflect on your mental health and identify potential signs of depression and is only a guide. 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