Living with depression

The Better Health Channel has published a series of videos about the topic of depression:

Early signs, different types, how to cope with it, how to get treatments, and more…

Depression is a medical condition characterised by feelings of extreme sadness and dejection. Depression is not just feeling sad. Depression can be treated using a combination of medication and psychological counselling.

Find the full article here:

http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Depression_an_overview?OpenDocument

Where to get help

Your doctor
Your local community health centre
Lifeline Tel. 131 114
Kids Helpline Tel. 1800 551 800
Suicide Helpline Victoria Tel. 1300 651 251
Suicide Call Back Service referral line (national) Tel. 1300 659 467
Find a GP near you who specialises in mental health issues through the beyondblue website
beyondblue Info Line Tel. 1300 22 4636
SANE Mental Health Information Line Tel. 1800 187 263, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Mental Health Advice Line Tel. 1300 280 737
Mental Health Foundation Tel. (03) 9427 0407, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm