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FACT SHEET 29
WHAT iS dEprESSion?
How to tell if youre depressed and not just sad
Sometimes it can be hard to know whether you are just feeling down because of all the changes, or you have symptoms of depression.
Depression checklist
You may be depressed if for more than TWO WEEKS you have: Felt sad, down or miserable most of the time. Lost interest or pleasure in most of your usual activities. If the answer is YES to either of these questions, complete the symptom checklist on the next page. If the answer is NOT yes to either of these questions, it is unlikely that you have a depressive illness.
Have you:
Had a decrease or increase in appetite. Felt slowed down, restless or excessively busy. Felt tired or had no energy. Felt worthless OR Felt excessively guilty OR
Felt guilty about things you should not feel guilty about. Had poor concentration OR Had difficulties thinking OR Been very indecisive.
Had recurrent thoughts of death. Add up the number of ticks for the total score: _______ Its important to note that scores provide only a rough guide as to whether someone has depression. If you have ticked five or more of these statements, you should consult a health professional.
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Lifeline
131 114 www.lifeline.org.au 24 hour counselling.
Please note: Extra charges apply to calls made from mobile and public phones.
Staying Connected Program a workplace program providing strategies and solutions for separated dads to stay connected with their children. For more information contact stayingconnected@csa.gov.au To order free CSA products and publications visit www.csa.gov.au or call 1800 040 972. For information about child support contact 131 272.
beyondblue: the national depression initiative, 2008. PO Box 6100, Hawthorn West VIC 3122 T: (03) 9810 6100 beyondblue info line 1300 22 4636 F: (03) 9810 6111 E: bb@beyondblue.org.au W: www.beyondblue.org.au
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