Your guide to depression
Depression affects approximately one million people living in Australia every year.
We've compiled some information below that might help.
Everything you need to know about depression
Signs depression might be a problem for you:
- You experience a depressed mood most of the time
- You aren't interested in things you used to enjoy most of the time
- Your depressed feelings last two weeks or more
- You are struggling to cope
- Your thoughts and feelings are causing you distress
- Your depressed feelings are interfering with your everyday life
- You are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide
If you answered yes to any of the above, please check out the articles and resources below. Depression is very treatable!
Here's our top resources on feeling down, depression and depressive disorders
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Feeling sad and depression
Feeling sad is not the same as being depressed. Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference.
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What exactly is depression?
Depression can feel like a lot of things, not just sadness. Learn more about it and how you can get help...
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Depressive disorders
Most people have experienced feeling depressed, but not everybody has a depressive disorder. Let’s look at the difference.
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Coping with depression
Depression can really bring you down, but there are some simple steps you can follow to help you lift your mood and find long-term solutions.
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Coping strategies
If you are feeling stressed, anxious or just struggling to deal, there are lots of coping strategies you can try.
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Self-care tips for teens
Looking after yourself is an important coping strategy. Let’s look at some self-care techniques you can try.
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