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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bipolar disorder symptoms

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Self-harm

This condition, which can involve cutting the skin, alcohol misuse or an eating disorder, is often a way of coping with low self-esteem or trauma.

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.

Resting heart rate

Resting heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you are at rest. Learn why it’s an important sign of your heart health and how to check it.

Keeping your kids safe

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

Self-esteem and mental health

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

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Search results for: "Sadness"

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Sadness

Grief and loss

Unpleasant thoughts

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Depression

Just for kids: your feelings and mental health

Symptoms of depression

Coping with grief

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and mental health

Kids and mental health

Depression treatment

All about depression

Depression in children

Types of depression

Bipolar disorder symptoms

Effects of grief

Coping with learning you have a terminal illness

Signs of depression in men

Symptoms of psychosis

Coping with family break-up, separation or divorce

Symptoms of mental illness

Anxiety symptoms

Depression and older people

Younger onset dementia

Self-harm

Dopamine

Melatonin

Resting heart rate

Keeping your kids safe

Self-esteem and mental health

Symptom checker

Life stage

Sadness

Grief and loss

Unpleasant thoughts

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Depression

Just for kids: your feelings and mental health

Symptoms of depression

Coping with grief

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and mental health

Kids and mental health

Depression treatment

All about depression

Depression in children

Types of depression

Bipolar disorder symptoms

Effects of grief

Coping with learning you have a terminal illness

Signs of depression in men

Symptoms of psychosis

Coping with family break-up, separation or divorce

Symptoms of mental illness

Anxiety symptoms

Depression and older people

Younger onset dementia

Self-harm

Dopamine

Melatonin

Resting heart rate

Keeping your kids safe

Self-esteem and mental health

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