Post by sidney33 on Jan 26, 2008 2:58:06 GMT
Depression is a common, serious illness
Depression is more than just a low mood – it’s a serious illness that requires attention. People with depression find it hard to manage everyday activities. Depression can have serious effects on physical as well as mental health.
Depression is a known high risk factor for suicide. From 1998 to 2002, the suicide rate in Australia was four times higher in men than women.
Around one million Australian adults live with depression each year. On average, one in six men and one in four women will experience depression in their adult lifetime.
Symptoms of depressionA person may be depressed if they have felt sad, down or miserable most of the time, or lost interest in the things they usually enjoy, for more than two weeks.
Depression is more than just a low mood – it’s a serious illness that requires attention. People with depression find it hard to manage everyday activities. Depression can have serious effects on physical as well as mental health.
Depression is a known high risk factor for suicide. From 1998 to 2002, the suicide rate in Australia was four times higher in men than women.
Around one million Australian adults live with depression each year. On average, one in six men and one in four women will experience depression in their adult lifetime.
Symptoms of depressionA person may be depressed if they have felt sad, down or miserable most of the time, or lost interest in the things they usually enjoy, for more than two weeks.