Search results for: Sadness

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.

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 Program

Depression Program is an online program to learn practical strategies for managing persistent sadness, low mood and depression.

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.

Depression in young people

Depression affects 3 in 100 men aged 18 to 24 and 10 in 100 women of the same age. Learn how to recognise the signs.

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.

Kids and mental health

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

Depression in men

Men who experience depression may find it hard to talk about because it is not seen as masculine. Learn here about how you can support a man with depression.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and social and emotional wellbeing

The term social and emotional wellbeing describes the social, emotional, spiritual, and cultural wellbeing of a person. Many factors can affect affected social and emotional well-being. Find out more here.

Grief before death – understanding anticipatory grief

Find out how to cope with the news that someone you care for has a terminal illness.

Depression in children

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

Don’t know what to say or how to support a friend with cancer?

One in 2 people will be affected by cancer in their lives. Discover more ways to support your friend and some helpful phrases to use.

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Complex PTSD is a mental health condition that can develop in people who have been through prolonged and repeated trauma, particularly in childhood.

5 things people with Down syndrome want you to know

About 1 in every 1,100 babies born has Down syndrome — and most will enjoy a long, healthy life. Here's what you need to know about Down syndrome (Trisomy 21).

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.

Keeping your kids safe

Get some tips on how to teach your child to recognise suspicious behaviour and what to do about it.

Delirium

Delirium is a sudden change in your thinking or behaviour. It is most common in older people. Find out more about prevention and treatment here.

Deafness

Deafness is a complete loss of hearing. This page offers you information about living with deafness, the deaf community, sign language and more.

Depression in women

Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects how you think, feel and behave. Depression is more common in women than men for a range of reasons.

6 New Year’s resolutions worth keeping

Instead of joining a gym, cutting out carbs or attempting New Year's resolutions that are hard to stick to, these practical and doable health tweaks can make a big difference.

Cyberbullying

Cyberbullies work together or alone and attack their victims using electronic means, such as email or social media. Learn how to recognise cyberbullying and access resources to help protect against cyberbullying.

Management of chronic conditions

A chronic condition is an illness that lasts 6 months or more. Learn to manage a chronic condition, including types of support that are available.

Signs of mental health issues

Your mental health includes your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Learn to recognise signs of a mental health issue.

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.

What to do if you’re feeling stressed or helpless about a natural disaster

Feeling stressed, scared or anxious about a natural disaster is normal, even if you’re not directly affected. Here's how to help yourself, and how to donate.

Organ transplants

Organ transplants involve removing an organ from a donor and putting it into someone who may be very ill or dying. Find out what's involved here.

Charles Bonnet syndrome

People with Charles Bonnet syndrome experience visual hallucinations (‘phantom images’) but don’t have a mental health issue. Learn about the condition here.

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.

Dopamine

Dopamine is a chemical messenger in the brain with many roles. Imbalances are related to mental illness, addiction and Parkinson’s disease.

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Search results for: "Sadness"

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Life stage

Grief and loss

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Depression Program

Depression

Depression in young people

Mood disorders

Kids and mental health

Depression in men

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and social and emotional wellbeing

Grief before death – understanding anticipatory grief

Depression in children

Don’t know what to say or how to support a friend with cancer?

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

5 things people with Down syndrome want you to know

Melancholia (melancholic depression)

Older people and mental health

Keeping your kids safe

Delirium

Deafness

Depression in women

6 New Year’s resolutions worth keeping

Cyberbullying

Management of chronic conditions

Signs of mental health issues

Losing interest

What to do if you’re feeling stressed or helpless about a natural disaster

Organ transplants

Charles Bonnet syndrome

Mental health resources for men

Dopamine

Symptom checker

Life stage

Grief and loss

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Depression Program

Depression

Depression in young people

Mood disorders

Kids and mental health

Depression in men

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and social and emotional wellbeing

Grief before death – understanding anticipatory grief

Depression in children

Don’t know what to say or how to support a friend with cancer?

Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

5 things people with Down syndrome want you to know

Melancholia (melancholic depression)

Older people and mental health

Keeping your kids safe

Delirium

Deafness

Depression in women

6 New Year’s resolutions worth keeping

Cyberbullying

Management of chronic conditions

Signs of mental health issues

Losing interest

What to do if you’re feeling stressed or helpless about a natural disaster

Organ transplants

Charles Bonnet syndrome

Mental health resources for men

Dopamine

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