Treatments for Depression

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.

Updated July 2011

32 Resources Found

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Title:	Depression - coping and recovering
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	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.
Date:	Nov 2011

Title:	Worried about someone feeling depressed
Publisher:	Inspire Foundation
Description:	This fact sheet has information on supporting a friend who is experiencing depression.
Date:	Nov 2011

Title:	Depression - management + treatment
Publisher:	Inspire Foundation
Description:	Depression or a depressed mood can be a response to an event and sometimes it can occur for no reason.
Date:	Nov 2011

Title:	Fact sheet 41 - Depression and incontinence
Publisher:	beyondblue
Description:	This fact sheet explains why incontinence can increase a persons risk of developing depression and provides information about treatment and management strategies for depression.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	A guide to what works for depression
Publisher:	beyondblue
Description:	This book provides a comprehensive review of all known treatments for depression, including medical, psychological and complementary and lifestyle interventions.
Date:	Jul 2011

Title:	Fact sheet 28 - Grief, loss and depression
Publisher:	beyondblue
Description:	Grief and loss can put people at risk of becoming depressed. This fact sheet describes the common experiences of grief and loss and gives strategies for getting through them. Includes information on treating depression.
Date:	Apr 2011

Title:	Fact sheet 26 - Depression and asthma
Publisher:	beyondblue
Description:	This fact sheet discusses the links between asthma and depression. It includes information on treatments and types of help available.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	Fact sheet 34 - Prostate cancer and the risk of depression/anxiety
Publisher:	beyondblue
Description:	This fact sheet discusses the link between depression and prostate cancer. Includes information on treatments, advice for partners and carers and tips on managing depression and anxiety.
Date:	Mar 2011

Title:	Fact sheet - Depression and breast cancer
Publisher:	beyondblue
Description:	This fact sheet discusses the link between breast cancer and depression. Includes information on treatments.
Date:	Dec 2010

Title:	Fact sheet 9 - Reducing alcohol and other drugs
Publisher:	beyondblue
Description:	Fact sheet 9 Reducing Alcohol and other Drugs
Date:	Aug 2010

Title:	Fact sheet 46 - Brain tumours, depression and anxiety disorders
Publisher:	beyondblue
Description:	This fact sheet outlines the links between brain tumours and depression and anxiety disorders, and gives practical advice on how to manage these conditions if they occur.
Date:	Aug 2010

Title:	Fact sheet 19 - Depression and anxiety disorders in people with diabetes
Publisher:	beyondblue
Description:	Research shows that having diabetes more than doubles the risk of developing depression? Conversely, depression can double the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Depression can also increase the likelihood of developing diabetes complications.
Date:	Jul 2010

Title:	Fact sheet 43 - Anxiety disorders and depression in men with testicular cancer
Publisher:	beyondblue
Description:	This fact sheet discusses the link between testicular cancer, depression and anxiety. Includes information on the signs of depression, treatments for anxiety and depression and where to get help.
Date:	Jul 2010

Title:	Maintaining your well-being : information on depression and anxiety for men with prostate cancer and their partners
Publisher:	beyondblue
Description:	This booklet provides information on dealing with prostate cancer, the link between prostate cancer and depression and helpful strategies for men experiencing depression and anxiety.
Date:	May 2010

Title:	Depression and exercise
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Depression can be helped by regular exercise. Physical activity causes brain pleasure centres to be stimulated and leads to feelings of wellbeing. Exercise can also be effective in the treatment for anxiety.
Date:	Feb 2010

Title:	Fact sheet 8 - Keeping active
Publisher:	beyondblue
Description:	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.
Date:	Feb 2010

Title:	Depression & the GP
Publisher:	Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:	Here we provide information to assist GPs in diagnosing and managing patients with complex mood disorders.
Date:	Nov 2009

Title:	Looking after yourself as a carer
Publisher:	CareSearch
Description:	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.
Date:	Jun 2009

Title:	Depression: psychological treatments
Publisher:	Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:	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.
Date:	May 2009

Title:	Depression: treatments
Publisher:	Black Dog Institute Australia
Description:	Information on treatments for depression, including drug treatments, psychological and self-help treatments.
Date:	Jan 2009

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