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Follow the links below to find information on the treatments available for depression.
For drug treatments and alternative therapies, follow the links to the specific HealthInsite topic pages below.
Reviewed March 2009
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Depression & the GP
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Black Dog Institute Australia
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Here we provide information to assist GPs in diagnosing and managing patients with complex mood disorders.
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Aug 2009
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TMS
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DepressioNet
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a fairly new technology that is currently undergoing evaluation as an alternative to ECT and antidepressants. Initial studies have shown some potential, however, enough evidence has yet to be collated to support it's use.
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Jun 2009
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Interpersonal therapy (IPT)
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DepressioNet
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Interpersonal therapy is also like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in that it actively aims to solve problems, is short-term rather than long-term, is focused on certain issues and is based in the present rather than the past. There is a very strong focus on improving the sufferer's interpersonal functioning.
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Jun 2009
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Cognitive behaviour therapy
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DepressioNet
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CBT is a form of psychological therapy that may be very beneficial for people who tend to have a habitual negative way of thinking that may or may not result in depression.
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Jun 2009
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Treatment & management
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DepressioNet
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In Australia there are a large number of possible treatment and management methods for depression depending on an individual's symptoms, type of depression, severity, and the cause if it is known.
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Jun 2009
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Vagus nerve stimulator
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DepressioNet
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) is a psychiatric treatment sometimes used for very severe epilepsy. It is undergoing investigation in Australia as a possible treatment method for long-term, severe or very treatment-resistant depression.
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Jun 2009
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REBT
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DepressioNet
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The theory behind Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) is: How you think and what you believe will affect how you feel and behave. What many people do not realise is that most of our thoughts and beliefs reflect the culture and society we live in, our religious background, and our upbringing.
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Jun 2009
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Looking after yourself as a carer
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CareSearch
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A family carer may feel tired much of the time. They may feel that they have less energy than usual.It is important to continue with good healthcare habits during this time of caregiving to help now and to protect future wellbeing.
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May 2009
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Depression: psychological treatments
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Black Dog Institute Australia
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There is a wide range of psychological treatments for depression. Some of the main ones are Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Psychotherapies, Counselling, Narrative Therapy.
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May 2009
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Electro-convulsive therapy
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InfraPsych
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Describes Electro-Convulsive Therapy (ECT), its development, use, possible long term effects of ECT, other possible side effects of ECT and how ECT affects memory and thinking and its safety.
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Apr 2009
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Depression: treatments
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Black Dog Institute Australia
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Information on treatments for depression, including drug treatments, psychological and self-help treatments.
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Jan 2009
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Fact sheet 9 - reducing alcohol and other drugs
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beyondblue
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Many people treat their mood problems with alcohol, tobacco smoking, cannabis and other drugs. Although these substances provide temporary relief they cause long-term problems.
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Jan 2009
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Fact sheet 8 - keeping active
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beyondblue
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Keeping active is a good way to help prevent or manage mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Getting started or motivated to exercise and staying active can be difficult for people with depression.
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Jan 2009
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Depression - management and treatment options
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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. There are many different management and treatment options for depression. Check out this revised and expanded factsheet for more info.
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Nov 2008
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Depression and exercise
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Better Health Channel
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Depression can be helped by regular exercise. Physical activity alters brain chemistry and leads to feelings of wellbeing. Exercise can also be an effective treatment for anxiety.
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Sep 2008
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Depression - coping and recovering
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Better Health Channel
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Coping and recovering from depression requires help. But early intervention will avoid symptoms becoming worse. Mild depression can be helped with healthy sleeping patterns, nutrition and planning. Serious depression requires medical help.
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Sep 2008
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Relaxation for depression
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Many people with depression do not get treatment or delay getting treatment. One reason for this is that they do not like antidepressants. Another is the limited availability of specialized psychological treatments, such as cognitive-behaviour therapy. ...
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Aug 2008
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation
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InfraPsych
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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a method of inducing a flow of electrical current within brain cells (called neurons) by the external application of a magnetic field.
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Jun 2008
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