Tag: Depression
Anti-depressants top list of women's prescriptions
New research has found anti-depressants are now the most commonly prescribed medication for Australian women.[MORE]
Global economic crisis spawns depression booklet
The national depression initiative, Beyond Blue has released a booklet to help Australians cope with the global economic crisis.[MORE]
Historic flight raises awareness of depression
In Melbourne, one man has come back from the brink of suicide to make Australian aviation history.[MORE]
DVDs put focus on rural depression
Farmers are getting information on depression to help them deal with the illness as the drought continues in south-east New South Wales.[MORE]
Spotlight on diabetes depression link
The Menzies Institute in Hobart is to research the link between diabetes and depression in Tasmania.[MORE]
Salvos to release depression help DVD
The Salvation Army is releasing a new DVD which aims to tackle depression in regional areas.[MORE]
DVD targets rural depression
Half a million DVDs will be distributed across rural and regional Australia as part of a new campaign aimed at tackling depression.[MORE]
Praise for SA's handling of rural suicide
The author of a new study into rural suicide says other states should learn from the way South Australia is helping its farmers.[MORE]
NT men have 'unique' depression risks
An Australian mental health organisation says men living in the Northern Territory face unique pressures and should be able to seek medical help.[MORE]
Returning MP overwhelmed by support
The Member for Fitzroy, Jim Pearce, says he has been overwhelmed by support from the central Queensland community while he has been recovering from severe depression.[MORE]
Suicide prevention targets construction industry
A national suicide prevention service is being launched to try reduce the rate of suicide in the construction industry.[MORE]
MP returns to work after battling depression
In central Queensland, the Member for Fitzroy, Jim Pearce, has returned to work after taking sick leave to try to overcome severe depression.[MORE]
Skills shortage contribute to rural depression
A shortage of GPs and psychiatrists in rural communities in Tasmania is being blamed for a lack of improvement in the number of people suffering from depression and anxiety.[MORE]
Anti-depressants linked to male fertility problems
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Researchers claim they have found evidence that certain anti-depressants can harm sperm DNA.[MORE]
Medical research focus on recent war veterans
Recent war veterans to be the subject of medical research efforts in SA.[MORE]
Depressed truckies urged to beat the highway blues
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Research estimates that 17 per cent of truckies suffer some form of depression, stress or anxiety in any given month.[MORE]
GPs fear drought aid depression impact
Gippsland's GPs are warning the Federal Government's decision to stop drought Exceptional Circumstances funding could increase cases of depression among affected farmers.[MORE]
Rural workplaces urged to address depression
The program manager for the national depression initiative beyondblue, Therese Fitzpatrick, says male-dominated rural workplaces need help to tackle depression.[MORE]
Pearce won't be rushed into decision about future: Bligh
The Queensland Premier says the Member for Fitzroy, Jim Pearce, will not have to make a decision about his future until he is given the all-clear by his doctor.[MORE]
Dancers using the tango to fight off depression
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New research in Australia suggests the tango can help overcome depression.[MORE]
Work stress causing depression: study
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A new study has linked work stress with depression.[MORE]
21,000 Victorians have work-related depression: study
Research by the University of Melbourne has found more women suffer from work-related depression than men.[MORE]
Troubled mums helped by intervention project
An intervention project reports lasting improvements in children's and mothers' behaviour in troubled families.[MORE]
Beautiful mind conquers depression, wins Brain Bee
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Quinn McGennisken conquered depression and went on to be dubbed one of Australia's brightest young talents.[MORE]
Indigenous depression linked to cannabis use
Research published in the latest edition of the Medical Journal of Australia has found a strong connection between cannabis use and depression in Indigenous communities in Arnhem Land.[MORE]
