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Melancholic Depression

MDD is a significant mental health condition characterized by persistent and intense feelings of sadness and hopelessness. The disorder can affect many areas of life, including work, school, and relationships. It may also impact mood and behavior as well as various physical functions, such as appetite and sleep. People with MDD often lose interest in activities they once enjoyed and have trouble getting through the day. Occasionally, they may also feel as if life isn’t worth living. source: https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/melancholic-depression

See Major Depressive Disorder

Emergency Call 000

OR

Call Kids Helpline 1800 551 800

GENERAL INFO

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

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/melancholia

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

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

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-melancholia-379852

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

USA (good summary info): https://www.healthline.com/health/clinical-depression

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

https://kidshelpline.com.au/young-adults/issues/all-about-depression

Info for 13-17 year-olds:

https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/issues/all-about-depression

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

SELF-HELP

See Major Depressive Disorder

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

If you feel at immediate risk call 000

see Professional and Urgent Help

Good suggestions for different types of help:

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

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

Suggestions for help at bottom:

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

FORUMS

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

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

See Depression

Australian Genetics of Depression Study website:

https://www.geneticsofdepression.org.au/about/

Depression and Borderline Personality Disorder articles:

https://www.mja.com.au/system/files/issues/001_04_011012/bea10474_fm.pdf

http://theconversation.com/back-to-black-why-melancholia-must-be-understood-as-distinct-from-depression-38025

For parents and Crew:

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