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Depression

‘Depression’, which is often diagnosed as 'major depressive disorder', refers to feelings of sadness or a low mood that last longer than two weeks, and start to get in the way of your everyday life. Keep in mind that depression is a condition that can only be properly diagnosed by a health professional.

(Source: https://au.reachout.com/articles/what-is-depression)

Emergency Call 000

OR

Call Kids Helpline 1800 551 800

GENERAL INFO

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/depression

https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/conditions/depressive-disorders

http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=287&id=2369

https://www.healthline.com/health/clinical-depression

https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/clinical-resources/depression/types-of-depression

https://at-ease.dva.gov.au/professionals/client-resources/mental-health-advice-book/31-depressive-disorders

Info for 13-17 year-olds:

https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/issues/feeling-sad-and-depression

https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/mental-health-physical-health/stress-anxiety-depression/depression

Under 13:

https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/age-6-12/mental-health-conditions-in-children/support-options-for-children

https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/mental-health-physical-health/stress-anxiety-depression/depression

SELF-HELP

Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you get to your doctor.

If you feel at immediate risk call 000

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/find-a-professional

https://onlineclinic.blackdoginstitute.org.au/?s=covid-19 (over 18 years)

Good suggestions for different types of help:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/conditions/depressive-disorders

https://au.reachout.com/#nextstep

https://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/depression.asp

Suggestions for help at the bottom of these pages:

https://au.reachout.com/articles/types-of-depression

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/find-a-professional

https://au.reachout.com/articles/types-of-depression#nextstep

https://at-ease.dva.gov.au/professionals/client-resources/mental-health-advice-book/31-depressive-disorders

https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/age-6-12/mental-health-conditions-in-children/support-options-for-children

https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/age-13/mental-health-conditions-in-young-people/professional-support-and-treatment

Australia wide:

https://raisingchildren.net.au/grown-ups/services-support/services-families-of-teens/teens-mental-health-services#australia-wide-nav-title

FORUMS & TOOLS

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/depression

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/online-forums/young-people

https://www.mentalhealthforum.net/forum/forum366.html

https://www.depression-chat-rooms.org/depression-forums.htm

Apps & Tools:

https://www.youthbeyondblue.com/help-someone-you-know/thecheckin

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/beyondnow-suicide-safety-planning

https://www.mycompass.org.au/

Videos:

EMILY | The war in my head: When anxiety and depression compete

Kevin Breel didn't look like a depressed kid: team captain, at every party, funny and confident. But he tells the story of the night he realized that -- to save his own life -- he needed to say four simple words.

HELP OTHERS / CREW

Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.

Remember your main role in YourCrew is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.

If you are under 18 years, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.

see Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links

see A-Z professional help

see Pathways to Help - Crew

https://mhfa.com.au/sites/default/files/mhfa_depression_guidelines.pdf

https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/depression-kids-and-teens

https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/age-13/mental-health-conditions-in-young-people/what-to-look-for

https://healthyfamilies.beyondblue.org.au/age-13/mental-health-conditions-in-young-people/professional-support-and-treatment

https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/mental-health-physical-health/stress-anxiety-depression/depression

Guidelines for providing Mental Health First Aid to an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Person:

https://mhfa.com.au/sites/default/files/AMHFA_depression_guidelines_email_2012.pdf

Other: