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Wellbeing: Depression

This guide has many tips, ideas, and links that will assist you in maintaining healthy wellbeing both physically and mentally.

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Depression is treatable and effective treatments are available. Dealing with depression early can help you address
problems quickly and avoid symptoms becoming worse. So what are the signs and symptoms of depression?
This book examines the myths and explains the facts in relation to the major types of depression, and offers
helpful general advice on diagnosis, treatment and management from trusted mental health organisations. Learn
to find ways to beat the blues and deal with depression.

Issues in Society - Volume 392

This book informs young people, parents and educators about suicide awareness, intervention and prevention.
Life is worth living, help and support are at hand.

Issues in Society - Volume 377

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Understanding Depression and Anxiety

Depression and anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems for young Australians. About one in every four people aged 12 to 25 will experience depression. Anxiety is distressing, and it can stop you achieving your full potential, but it can be treated.

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Useful Websites

We are a national charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services. We are committed to empowering Australians to be suicide-safe through connection, compassion and hope. The Lifeline telephone call service is available 24/7 - Ph: 13 11 14

To talk to someone about anything that’s going on in your life. Kids Helpline has phone counselling 24/7

 

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To talk to someone and get advice about tough issues

1800 650 890

Books in Library Collection

When life stinks: How to deal with your bad moods, blues and depression

Inside this book you will find out about some of the causes of your black moods, blues and depression, along with ideas for battling all three. You will discover that you are not alone. In fact, almost everyone has gone through a time like the one you are living through - and survived.

Call No: 305.235 PIQ

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Depression and other mood disorders

This informative title examines the causes and symptoms of depression and other mood disorders and provides information about treatment options. A chapter on caring for others discusses the difficulties young people encounter living with or caring for siblings or parents who are depressed or have a mood disorder

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Beyond the Blues: A Workbook to Help Teens Overcome Depression

Beyond the Blues is an invaluable tool in providing a comprehensive approach to treating depressed teens. The 40 illustrated activities include helping teens be more assertive, finding ways to make friends, handling conflicts, and of course, dealing with sad and difficult feelings. Recent studies tell us that only half of depressed teens get the help they need; this book can make the difference. Simple, effective solutions to: Help Teens Deal with Sad and Difficult Feelings; Be More Assertive; Find New Ways to Make Friends.

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Mindfulness for Teen Depression: A Workbook for Improving Your Mood

Depression can make it hard for teens to do well in school, make friends, and reach their goals. In Mindfulness for Teen Depression, two teen experts offer powerful tools based in mindfulness and positive psychology to empower young readers who suffer from depression. The depathologizing approach in this book will help teens ease symptoms, work through troubling thoughts and feelings, and thrive in all aspects of life.

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The Chemistry of Joy Workbook: Overcoming Depression Using the Best of Brain Science, Nutrition, and the Psychology of Mindfulness

Building on the success of The Chemistry of Joy, The Chemistry of Joy Workbook is a detailed, practical guide to improving readers' symptoms of depression through resilience training.

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