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- What is depression?
- Symptoms of depression
- Causes of depression
- Prevention of depression
- Risk factors for depression
- Complications of depression
- When to see a doctor about depression
- Diagnosis of depression
- Conventional treatment of depression
- Alternative/complementary treatment of depression
- Living with depression
- Caring for someone with depression
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Last reviewed: 24 January 2009 || Last updated: 21 November 2009
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To learn more, go to the following web sites:
- Beyond Blue (Australia)
- Black Dog Institute (Australia)
- SANE Australia (Australia)
- Mood Gym - Free Online CBT for Depression (Australia)
- Lifeline - Free Telephone Counselling (Australia)
- eCouch - Free Online Help for Depression (Australia)
- Blue Pages - ANU (Australia)
- Canadian Mental Health Association (Canada)
- Royal College of Psychiatrists - Depression (UK)
- Depression Alliance (UK)
- National Institute of Mental Health (USA)
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (USA)
- Mental Health America (USA)
NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
