DEPRESSION
...AND HOW TO OVERCOME IT
1 in 7 people in Australia experience
some level of depression.
3 million Australians are currently
experiencing anxiety or depression.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND AND HELP THOSE
WHO HAVE DEPRESSION!
IF YOU HAVE OR KNOW SOMEONE THAT
HAS DEPRESSION, THEN YOU CAN SEEK
HELP FROM:
1. Family
2. Friends
These are the two most accessible services you have.
They can relate to you and understand your feelings very
well. Your family and friends will know what to do.
3. Lifeline Australia
(Call 13 11 14)
Lifeline Australia is a national charity that helps
Australians through tough times with depression and
other mental health conditions.
4. Your teacher/s at
school
Teachers at school can help to reassure you that
everything is fine. They know you better than you
think and all you have to do start talking to them.
5. Well-being
department at school
Your school will most likely have a well-being
coordinator or department. They are trained to help
people through difficult time and are easily
accessible at school.
6. Kids Helpline
(Call 1800 55 1800)
Kids Helpline is a service in Australia that is aimed
towards people aged 5-25. They can communicate
online with you and make sure you feel better.
REMEMBER, YOU DON'T HAVE TO
DEAL WITH DEPRESSION BY
YOURSELF!