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Updated January 2008
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Depression (clinical depression)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms and treatments for depression (clinical depression) written by medical professionals.
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Jul 2008
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Depression explained
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Black Dog Institute Australia
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Depression is a common experience. We have all felt 'depressed' about a friend's cold shoulder, misunderstandings in our marriage, tussles with teenage children. Sometimes we feel 'down' for no reason at all. However, depression can become an illness when the mood state is severe, it lasts for 2 weeks or more and it interferes with our ability to function at home or at work.
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Apr 2008
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Depression: Q & As
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Black Dog Institute Australia
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Common questions and answers on depression.
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Apr 2008
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Understanding depression fact sheet
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beyondblue
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Fact sheet on depression - includes the signs and symptoms of the illness, depression checklist, information on how common depression is, the effective treatments available and how you can help someone with depression
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Feb 2008
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Depression
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The word 'depression' is often used for sad feelings, but this topic is about a group of mental illnesses which are called depression. Depression affects the way that some people feel most of the time.
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Feb 2008
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Depression: the facts
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myDr
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Depression is one of the most common diseases in Australia. Read about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of depression.
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Nov 2007
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Depression
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Women's Health Queensland Wide Inc
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Depression is characterised by a depressed mood for two weeks or more. Up to one in six men and up to one in four women will experience depression at some time during their life.
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Oct 2007
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Depression - different types
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Better Health Channel
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Depression is a complicated illness characterised by persistent feelings of sadness or an inability to enjoy usual activities. There are many different disorders that have depression as a key clinical component, including major depression, bipolar disorder (manic depressive illness), dysthymic disorder, cyclothymic disorder, postnatal depression and seasonal affective disorder.
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Sep 2007
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Depression - teenagers
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Better Health Channel
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Up to 20 per cent of teenagers experience depressive mood changes. Some have clinical depression, but it is often not recognised. Stresses that sound minor to adults may be very important to teenagers and should be taken seriously.
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Sep 2007
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Depression in children
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Everyone knows children can be sad and miserable at times in their lives. Family losses, personal disappointments and difficulties have an effect on them
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Sep 2007
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Depression - an overview
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Better Health Channel
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Depression is a medical condition characterised by feelings of extreme sadness and dejection. Depression is not just feeling sad, as everyone does occasionally. Depression can be treated using a combination of medication and psychological counselling.
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Jul 2007
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Major depression
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World Health Organization
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A major depressive episode can be distinguished from 'normal' depression by its severity, persistence, duration, and the presence of characteristic symptoms (e.g., sleep disturbances).
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Jun 2007
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What is a depressive disorder?
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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This brochure talks about depressive disorders, outlining the main types, possible causes, treatment options and where to go for help.
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May 2007
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Depression: Q & A
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myDr
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Find out all about depression. Discover how common it is, its causes and types, and what you should do if you think you are depressed.
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Feb 2007
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Understanding depression
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beyondblue
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Depression is more than just a low mood - it's a serious illness. People with depression find it hard to function every day. Depression has serious effects on physical and mental health.
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Jul 2006
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Depression
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Headroom (Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide)
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Depression is common in young people and is a major risk factor for adolescent suicide. It has been reported that depression is under-detected in general practice.
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Jul 2006
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Factsheet 12 - Depression in men
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beyondblue
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Depression affects both men and women, but quite often what they experience and how they respond is different. Because of this, depression in men is often not picked up by themselves or by others, including doctors. If depression is not detected, it can't be treated and then it has the potential to become severe and disabling.
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Factsheet 10 - Setting the record straight
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beyondblue
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There are still some misunderstandings and myths about depression, which make living with it a lot harder to deal with. Young people have let us know some of the myths they've come across, and we set the record straight.
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Depression
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myDr
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Clinical depression is an illness, a medical condition. It significantly affects the way someone feels, causing a persistent lowering of mood.
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Jan 2005
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