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)
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
Info for 13-17 year-olds:
https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/issues/feeling-sad-and-depression
Under 13:
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
Australia wide:
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
Other:
https://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_breel_confessions_of_a_depressed_comic
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
https://mhfa.com.au/sites/default/files/mhfa_depression_guidelines.pdf
https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/depression-kids-and-teens
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:
Australian Genetics of Depression Study website:
https://www.geneticsofdepression.org.au/about/
Depression and Borderline Personality Disorder article:
https://www.mja.com.au/system/files/issues/001_04_011012/bea10474_fm.pdf