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Sadness

We all feel down sometimes, but if feelings of sadness or worry last more than 2 weeks, it may be a sign of depression or other mental condition.

Grief and loss

It’s the natural emotional response to losing someone who was close to you, but grief can also follow serious illness, divorce or other loss.

Unpleasant thoughts

If you are feeling down or are depressed, it may mean you are very critical of yourself and have become focused on the negative aspects of your life.

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.

Depression

There’s more to depression than ‘the blues’. If you’re sad for weeks, lack energy or no longer enjoy things you used to, you could be depressed.

Just for kids: your feelings and mental health

If you're a kid, find out who you can talk to about mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bullying, cyberbullying and drugs and alcohol abuse.

Coping with grief

It will become easier, over time, to cope with grief. Follow these strategies to cope with grief or learn how to support someone else who is grieving.

Symptoms of depression

Depression (also known as major depression, or clinical depression) is a medical condition where people experience long and intense periods of low mood which affects their ability to function.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and mental health

Aboriginal and Torres Strait People still face many disadvantages in terms of education, employment and earning power; which continue to erode the social and emotional wellbeing of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Kids and mental health

Mental health problems affect a child’s emotions and behaviour, and can be worrying for the child and their family.

Living with cancer

Having cancer can lead a range of emotions Find out more about getting support and help from trusted resources.

All about depression

Depression is a common mental illness. Learn more about the different types, how to deal with depression and to care for someone suffering from the condition.

Depression in children

If your child has symptoms of depression, it's best to seek professional help. Find out more about depression and children.

Effects of grief

Grief affects us in many different ways. Learn about how grief impacts our experiences, such as how it can affect our physical health or social life.

Depression treatment

There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for depression. Physical, psychological, complementary and self-help strategies can all be effective, usually in combination.

Living with lung cancer

Living with a lung cancer may effect everyone differently. Find out more common issues and how to overcome.

Coping with learning you have a terminal illness

This article provides advice on what to do if you need to talk to someone about your bad news, condition or how you are feeling.

Signs of depression in men

Men don't like to admit when they are under stress or feeling depressed. Find out how to get them to open up.

Anxiety symptoms

Anxiety symptoms may be physical or emotional. Find out more about what can trigger an anxiety attack and when you need to seek help from a professional.

Depression and older people

Depression in adults over 65 can include unexplained physical symptoms, memory loss, and various behavioural changes. This page can help you diagnose if an older person may be suffering from depression.

Types of depression

Depression (also known as major depression, or clinical depression) is a medical condition where people experience long and intense periods of low mood which affects their ability to function.

Symptoms of psychosis

Someone affected by psychosis may experience symptoms such as confusion, delusions, hallucinations or suicidal thoughts.

Coping with family break-up, separation or divorce

The intense emotions people experience in a relationship break-up are the often same despite gender or sexuality. Thankfully, these feelings do ease.

Younger onset dementia

People under 65 can develop so-called younger onset dementia. Learn about planning, legal rights and respite care for people with early onset dementia.

Symptoms of mental illness

If a person is affected by mental illness, they may display a severe change in their thoughts, mood or behaviour. Symptoms of mental illness can include anxiety, depression and anger.

Bipolar disorder symptoms

There are a number of symptoms associated with bipolar disorder. Find out more from the information and resources on this page.

Mental health resources for men

Men are less likely than women to seek help if they're experiencing mental health issues. They don't have to do it alone. Help is available.

Older people and mental health

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

Dopamine

Dopamine is a chemical released in the brain that makes you feel good. Find out here why the right amount of dopamine is important both for your body and your brain.

Melatonin

Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain. It controls the body’s night and day cycles. Learn more here, including how melatonin levels can be adjusted.

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Sadness

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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Depression

Just for kids: your feelings and mental health

Coping with grief

Symptoms of depression

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and mental health

Kids and mental health

Living with cancer

All about depression

Depression in children

Effects of grief

Depression treatment

Living with lung cancer

Coping with learning you have a terminal illness

Signs of depression in men

Anxiety symptoms

Depression and older people

Types of depression

Symptoms of psychosis

Coping with family break-up, separation or divorce

Younger onset dementia

Symptoms of mental illness

Bipolar disorder symptoms

Mental health resources for men

Older people and mental health

Dopamine

Melatonin

Symptom checker

Life stage

Sadness

Grief and loss

Unpleasant thoughts

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Depression

Just for kids: your feelings and mental health

Coping with grief

Symptoms of depression

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and mental health

Kids and mental health

Living with cancer

All about depression

Depression in children

Effects of grief

Depression treatment

Living with lung cancer

Coping with learning you have a terminal illness

Signs of depression in men

Anxiety symptoms

Depression and older people

Types of depression

Symptoms of psychosis

Coping with family break-up, separation or divorce

Younger onset dementia

Symptoms of mental illness

Bipolar disorder symptoms

Mental health resources for men

Older people and mental health

Dopamine

Melatonin

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