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
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://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
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
HELP OTHERS / 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
For parents and Crew:
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
Under 13: