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What is depression?

How to support depression


Depression is a mental health disorder where people often feel sad, There are a few ways to help treat depression. The most
moody or low for long periods of time (weeks, months or even years) and common way is to take medication. This medication can be
sometimes without any apparent reason. Depression is more than just a given to you by a GP. Your GP may conduct an initial general
low mood it's a serious condition that affects your physical and mental check-up to identify whether there are any physical causes
health. Possible causes include a combination of biological, psychological to your symptoms. Another common way is talk therapy.
and social sources of distress. Increasingly, research suggests that these There are many ways and people that you can talk to and it
factors may cause changes in brain function. The symptoms of depression can be completely confidential. There are plenty of websites
may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily that offer a free talk line over the phone or email. You can
behaviour or self-esteem. Depression can also be associated with thoughts also talk to a therapist, counsellor or a trusted person in your
of suicide. life. Increasingly, research suggests that these treatments
may normalise brain changes associated with depression.

DEPRESSION
Websites/Numbers
How to seek help These websites/numbers are completely confidential and available
No matter who you are, or how you're feeling it is important to reach out and seek help. to anyone who has any concerns around depression.
There are many ways of speaking confidentially to someone. Booking an appointment with - Lifeline Australia – Available to all Australians experiencing
your local GP, therapist, or counsellor will help you or someone you know to understand a personal crisis - https://www.lifeline.org.au/ - 13 11 14
and support their depression. If you do not feel as if you could talk face to face with - Kids help Line - Available to all children aged 5 to 25 and
someone there are many websites that offer a one-on-one chat with a trained mental the parents/teachers of these children -
health profession that is completely confidential over the phone or email. They will point https://kidshelpline.com.au/ - 1800 55 1800
you in the right direction so you are able to seek further support. It is also good to talk to a - Beyond Blue – Available to anyone who has any concerns
trusted person in your life as they may be able to help you seek future support so you don’t around mental health -
feel alone. It is extremely important to seek help to prevent things from getting worse. https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-
Some people may have suicidal thoughts when they are very worried and things are too immediate-
hard and painful. If you feel that life is not worth living, it's really important to seek support?gclid=Cj0KCQjwt_nmBRD0ARIsAJYs6o0WjV1EmDf
immediate help. With help, you can overcome these thoughts and stay safe. No problem is WPmmzTupsz7OYlBLNXw3JrCKU2XPgqVC4_OTLJQArOFka
too big or too small. Ak_XEALw_wcB – 1300 22 4636

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