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Mood disorders

Depression and bipolar disorder can make it hard to function in relationships or at work, but help is available. Learn more about mood disorders here.

Managing mood swings

Mood swings are sudden changes in how you feel emotionally. Learn their causes, how to manage them, and when and how to seek help.

Mental health conditions

Mental health conditions broadly refers to many conditions, including mood disorders, eating disorders and anxiety conditions.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that only appears at certain times of the year. Learn how treatment can make a difference.

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition where you have periods of depression and mania. Read about bipolar disorder symptoms and treatment.

Schizoaffective disorder

Schizoaffective disorder combines symptoms of a mood disorder and those of schizophrenia. Read on to learn more on symptoms, causes and treatments.

Sleep Ninja app

Sleep Ninja® is a free, evidence-based smartphone app shown to be effective in helping young people with sleep problems.

Paranoia

Many people feel paranoid at times. Paranoia is when a person believes others are trying to harm them. Read about causes and treatment.

ClearlyMe® app

Mental illness

In their life, 2 in 5 Australians will have a mental health problem. Learn more the symptoms and causes of mental illness and where to get help.

Medicines for bipolar disorder

There are several types of medicines that can be prescribed to treat bipolar disorder. Learn more about how medicines for bipolar disorder work.

Depression

Depression is a common condition, affecting how you feel, think and act. It's often treatable and likely to improve with a doctor's support.

Self-talk

Self-talk is your inner voice. It's part of your stream of consciousness, allowing you to process and understand what's going on around you.

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)

People with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) have inflated self-image and disregard for others. Learn about NPD meaning, symptoms and treatment.

Melancholia (melancholic depression)

Melancholia is a type of depression, sometimes referred to as melancholic depression. Read more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment here.

Older people and mental health

Older people can have mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression, which are often caused by triggers such as grief, loss or illness.

Building resilience

Resilience is the ability to cope with difficult times. Learn how to build your resilience and cope with the setbacks, failures and stresses of life.

Financial stress and your health

Financial stress can affect your relationships and health. It's common and can affects anyone, regardless of status. Seek help if you're affected.

Antisocial personality disorder

People with antisocial personality disorder are sometimes called 'psychopaths'. They tend to disregard the law or other people's rights.

Online therapy (eTherapy)

eTherapy, online counselling or therapy refers to psychological support, therapy, education and assistance via the internet or an online platform.

Delusions

Read about delusions (false beliefs that someone holds even when they can’t be real), possible causes and how to help someone with delusions.

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) helps you change negative thought patterns and manage emotions and behaviours to build healthier relationships.

How to help someone with depression

Supporting someone with depression can be challenging. Learn to recognise the signs, how to talk to someone with depression and where to get help.

Losing interest

Losing interest in things you once enjoyed can happen sometimes, but if it's ongoing it may be a sign of a mental health condition like depression.

Phobias - an overview

Phobias are out of proportion fears. A phobia can cause distress and disrupt your life. Learn about phobia types, diagnosis, treatment and support.

Fragile X syndrome

Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. It also causes physical, behavioural and emotional difficulties.

Melatonin

Melatonin is a hormone that is made in your brain. It helps to control how and when you sleep. Some people take it as a supplement for sleep problems.

Concussion

Concussion is the short-term loss of brain function following a head injury. Learn more about the causes, signs and symptoms of concussion.

Nervous breakdown

Nervous breakdown (mental breakdown) is when stress and anxiety become too much and affects your daily life. Seek help for treatment and prevention.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment for some severe mental health conditions. Learn about ECT, when it's used and possible side effects.

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Search results for: "Mood Disorders"

Life stage

Mood disorders

Managing mood swings

Mental health conditions

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Bipolar disorder

Schizoaffective disorder

Sleep Ninja app

Paranoia

ClearlyMe® app

Mental illness

Medicines for bipolar disorder

Depression

Self-talk

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)

Melancholia (melancholic depression)

Older people and mental health

Building resilience

Financial stress and your health

Antisocial personality disorder

Online therapy (eTherapy)

Delusions

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

How to help someone with depression

Losing interest

Phobias - an overview

Fragile X syndrome

Melatonin

Concussion

Nervous breakdown

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Life stage

Mood disorders

Managing mood swings

Mental health conditions

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Bipolar disorder

Schizoaffective disorder

Sleep Ninja app

Paranoia

ClearlyMe® app

Mental illness

Medicines for bipolar disorder

Depression

Self-talk

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)

Melancholia (melancholic depression)

Older people and mental health

Building resilience

Financial stress and your health

Antisocial personality disorder

Online therapy (eTherapy)

Delusions

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

How to help someone with depression

Losing interest

Phobias - an overview

Fragile X syndrome

Melatonin

Concussion

Nervous breakdown

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

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