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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 from This Way Up 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

Signs of depression in young people include changes in how they think, feel or behave, and physical changes. Get tips on how to seek help.

Depression in men

Men who experience depression may find it hard to discuss, because of societal pressures. Learn about how you can support a man with depression.

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.

Depression in children

If your child has symptoms of depression that affect the way they think feel and behave, seek professional help as soon as possible.

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.

Depression in women

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

Grief before death – understanding anticipatory grief

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

Schizoaffective disorder

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

Natural disasters

How to prepare for, endure and recover from Australian natural disasters like bushfire, cyclone, flood and tsunami — with links to helpful resources.

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.

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.

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.

Keeping your kids safe

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

Mental illness

In any year, 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness. Here is information on causes and symptoms of mental illness, and where to get help.

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.

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.

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.

Self-esteem and mental health

Self-esteem is your opinion of yourself. Find out the signs of low self-esteem and what you can do to improve your self-esteem and mental health.

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.

Ice (crystal meth)

Ice, also known as crystal meth, is a very addictive illegal drug. Find out more about ice, including what it is and the dangers of its use.

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.

Early menopause

Early menopause and premature menopause is when menopause happens before the age of 45 years. Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments here.

Charles Bonnet syndrome

People with Charles Bonnet syndrome experience visions (phantom images) but are mentally healthy. Learn more about living with the condition here.

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.

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Search results for: "Sadness"

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Grief and loss

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Depression Program

Depression

Depression in young people

Depression in men

Mood disorders

Depression in children

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and social and emotional wellbeing

Depression in women

Grief before death – understanding anticipatory grief

Schizoaffective disorder

Natural disasters

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

5 things people with Down syndrome want you to know

Melancholia (melancholic depression)

Delirium

Keeping your kids safe

Mental illness

Management of chronic conditions

Mental health resources for men

Dopamine

How to help someone with depression

Self-esteem and mental health

Organ transplants

Ice (crystal meth)

6 New Year’s resolutions worth keeping

Early menopause

Charles Bonnet syndrome

Losing interest

Symptom checker

Life stage

Grief and loss

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Depression Program

Depression

Depression in young people

Depression in men

Mood disorders

Depression in children

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and social and emotional wellbeing

Depression in women

Grief before death – understanding anticipatory grief

Schizoaffective disorder

Natural disasters

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

5 things people with Down syndrome want you to know

Melancholia (melancholic depression)

Delirium

Keeping your kids safe

Mental illness

Management of chronic conditions

Mental health resources for men

Dopamine

How to help someone with depression

Self-esteem and mental health

Organ transplants

Ice (crystal meth)

6 New Year’s resolutions worth keeping

Early menopause

Charles Bonnet syndrome

Losing interest

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