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Depression - symptoms, types, treatment

Trusted information about depression, including types, symptoms, diagnosis, causes and treatments from leading Australian health organisations.

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.

Causes 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 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.

Diagnosis 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.

Managing Depression

Managing Depression helps lessen the symptoms of depression. It can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and Apple iOS Store.

Depression treatment

Trusted information about depression treatment from leading Australian health organisations.

Postnatal depression

Trusted information on postnatal depression including the different types, symptoms, where to get help and support, plus links to trusted resources.

Overcoming Anxiety and Depression

The Overcoming Anxiety and Depression app helps reduce anxiety and depression. It is available for $59.99 from the Apple Store and Google Play Store.

Living with depression

If you have been diagnosed with depression, discover ways to comfortably manage your daily life by reading the tips on this page.

How to help someone with depression

It is not easy to know how to help someone with depression. Learn how to recognise the signs, how to talk to someone with depression and where to get help.