MDD is a significant mental health condition characterized by persistent and intense feelings of sadness and hopelessness. The disorder can affect many areas of life, including work, school, and relationships. It may also impact mood and behavior as well as various physical functions, such as appetite and sleep. People with MDD often lose interest in activities they once enjoyed and have trouble getting through the day. Occasionally, they may also feel as if life isn’t worth living. source: https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/melancholic-depression
GENERAL INFO
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Health line: Melancholic depression
Health Direct: Melancholic depression
Black Dog Institute: depression
Very Well Mind: Melancholic Depression
Psychology Today: Depressive disorders
Info for 13-17 year-olds:
Kids Helpline: All about depression
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you such as help you speak to your parents or get you to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
Call Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
See Major Depressive Disorder
See Professional and Urgent Help
Good suggestions for different types of help:
ReachOut: #Nextstep
Suggestions for help at bottom:
Beyond Blue: Finding professional help
Beyond Blue: Support options for children
Beyond Blue: Professional support and treatment
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Beyond Blue: Forum
Beyond Blue: Young peoples forum
Mental Health Forum
Depression Forum
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
See Depression
Australian Genetics of Depression Study website:
Genetics of depression
Depression and Borderline Personality Disorder articles:
MJA: Depression and BPD
For parents and Crew:
MHFA: Depressive guidelines
Raising Children: Depression 'pre-teens and teenagers'
Guidelines for providing Mental Health First Aid to an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Person:
MHFA: Depressive guidelines
Under 13:
Beyond Blue: Support options for children
