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Depression is a common mental health problem. When it is significantly different from mere unhappiness or sadness it is known as "depressive disorder". People who are depressed may experience feelings of oppressive sadness, fatigue and guilt. They often feel lonely, isolated, helpless, worthless and lost.
Follow the links below to find out more information about depression or depressive disorder.
Reviewed March 2009
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Depression - types, causes and symptoms
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Inspire Foundation
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It's normal to feel down or sad at times during your life. Sometimes depression or a depressed mood is a response to something in particular and other times it can occur for no apparent reason. Check out this revised and expanded factsheet for more info on the different types, causes and symptoms of depression.
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Nov 2008
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Depression and ageing
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Better Health Channel
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Depression is not a normal part of ageing. Older people with dementia or living in residential care are at risk of depression. Treatment includes medication, psychological therapy and lifestyle changes.
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Sep 2008
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Fibromyalgia
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DepressioNet
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Fibromyalgia Syndrome - FMS (also called ME, fibrositis or fibromyositis) is a syndrome that causes chronic, sometimes debilitating muscle pain and fatigue. Fibromyalgia can often be similar to the pain that is experienced by people who have arthritis although the joints are not affected.
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Jul 2008
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Depression in older people
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myDr
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Older people are particularly prone to depression because of the increased likelihood that they will be experiencing stressful life events.
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Jun 2008
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Depression explained: types
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Black Dog Institute Australia
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At the Institute we believe that there are three broadly different types of depression, melancholic depression, non-melancholic depression and psychotic depression.
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Apr 2008
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Depression: how to tell
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Black Dog Institute Australia
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Information on how to tell if you have depression. Symptoms and self-testing for depression.
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Apr 2008
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Insomnia
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DepressioNet
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Depression and sleep difficulties go hand in hand. As many as 85% of people with depression have some sleeping difficulties, and research has shown that persistent insomnia can also cause depression, and relapses in people who have had depression in the past.
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Dec 2007
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Types of depression
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DepressioNet
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There are many different types and sub-types of depression that are currently used to describe people's experience of depression.
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Dec 2007
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Mild/minor depression
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DepressioNet
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While symptoms are usually less severe and less numerous in mild depression than moderate and major depression, they still have the ability to cause disruption and distress.
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Dec 2007
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Bulimia
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DepressioNet
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Bulimia is an eating disorder where the key components include binge eating followed by vomiting, use of laxatives, diet pills or exercise to prevent weight gain. People with Bulimia often feel guilt, depression or self-disgust and they tend to suffer from mood disorders, although genetics may be a contributing factor.
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Dec 2007
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What is depression
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DepressioNet
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Lists the official World Health Organisation definition of depression together with a list of symptoms commonly experienced by people with depression.
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Nov 2007
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Moderate depression
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DepressioNet
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Moderate depression fits somewhere in between mild and major depression. The characteristics of moderate depression tend to be more prominent and more enduring than those described for mild depression, and are less severe and/or numerous than those experienced in major depression.
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Nov 2007
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Major depression
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DepressioNet
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Major or severe depression may include extreme feelings of depression, distress, agitation, uselessness and guilt. It is unlikely the person will be able to continue with work, social or domestic activities.
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Nov 2007
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Depression & the GP: our model of depression
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Black Dog Institute Australia
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Here we introduce GPs to our model of depression, a hierarchical model which assumes there are three types of depression.
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Nov 2007
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Depression self-assessment
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myDr
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Take our depression self-assessment to see if you are showing signs and symptoms of depression. This questionnaire cannot diagnose depression - only a doctor can do that - but it can prompt you to seek professional help.
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Sep 2007
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Depression: information for health practitioners
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New Zealand Guidelines Group (NZGG)
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The National Depression Initiative (NDI) is a campaign to help reduce the impact of depression on the lives of New Zealanders (www.depression.org.nz). The focus of the NDI campaign is on depression of mild to moderate severity. The information in this booklet is provided to help primary health practitioners support the initiative.
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Jan 2007
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