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Having feelings of depression and
anxiety from time to time is part
of being human. However, when
these feelings seriously affect your
day-to-day life, they may mean
you have depression or an anxiety
disorder, so it’s good to know that
effective treatments are available.
It’s important to get help as soon
as possible, so that treatment can
be started. When you’ve started
treatment, it’s useful to keep
talking to family or friends – having
someone you know and trust being
aware of your situation can be a
big help.
GETTING HELP
The frst step in dealing with depression or
anxiety is talking to someone about it. Some people
think that it’s weak to admit that they’re going
through a tough time. But i you have depression
or an anxiety disorder, you can’t just ‘snap out
o it’ or ‘pull yoursel together’. Keeping it to
yoursel only makes things worse. Start by talking
to someone you trust – maybe a parent, teacher,
school counsellor, amily member or riend.
They can help you decide what to do next.
I you’re unsure i you need treatment, seeing aGeneral Practitioner (GP) is a good way to start.
I you are having requent thoughts o wanting to die,
you should speak to someone about this immediately.
GPs are used to recognising and treating common
health problems, including depression, anxiety
disorders, alcohol and drug concerns, amily hassles
and medical issues. They can help you to work out the
best ways to cope with how you’re eeling and make
a plan to get through it. I needed, they can also reer
you to an expert in treating mental health problems,
such as a psychologist or psychiatrist.
KNOWING WHENTREATMENT IS NEEDED
Everyone eels down or worried sometimes.
It can be hard to recognise i you have
depression or anxiety, let alone whether
you might need help to get better.
It’s a good idea to talk to someone i or
MORE THAN TWO WEEKS you have:
•feltsad,downormiserable,orirritablemost o the time
•lostinterestorenjoymentinyourusual activities
•feltanxious,tenseornervousmostofthetime
•feltfearfulorworriedallthetime
•beenexperiencingfrequentpanicattacks (or elt constantly worried that you will have one).
Other symptoms o depressionand anxiety include:
•notdoingsowellatwork/study
•changesinyourrelationshipswithfamily and riends
•havingtroublefallingorstayingasleep
•feelingrestless,keyeduporonedge
•beingforgetful,losingconcentrationand being easily distracted
•becomingwithdrawnandlosingfriends
•losingorgainingweightquickly
•feelingunwell,withunexplainedaches and pains
•avoidingactivitiesorplacesforfearof
causing an a panic attack.
TREATMENTSFOR DEPRESSIONAND ANXIETY
Visit: www.youthbeyondblue.comIno line: 1300 22 4636beyondblue: the national depression initiative
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I you have specifc concerns that you want to talk
through, there are counsellors who specialise in
particular issues such as amily issues, school and
careers, alcohol and other drugs, pregnancy and abuse.
I you need to talk to someone right away or don’t eel
ready to see a counsellor or doctor, you could try telephone
counselling services, which are available ree or or the
cost o a local call, or online counselling (some numbers
and websites are listed at the end o this act sheet).
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KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER
•Sometimespeoplesetgoalsthatarehardto achieve. Try to set goals that are achievableor you, even i it’s on a day-by-day, or hourby-hour, basis. And remember to rewardyoursel too.
•Thinkofsomephysicalactivitiesyouenjoy (e.g. walking, cycling, swimming), start slowlyand build up your level o exercise. Try a ewdierent ways o staying active so you don’tget bored.
•Psychologicalandfamilytherapiescanonly help you i you play your part by going to yourappointments, being open with your counsellorand ollowing the plan you both decide is bestor you. It may take time and eort, but it willhelp you to recover.
•Keeptalkingtoyourfamily,doctorand counsellor about how you’re eeling andwhether your treatment is working or you– i it isn’t, don’t give up. You can trysomething else.
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WHAT KINDS OF TREATMENTSARE AVAILABLE?
Psychological and family therapies
(also called talking therapies) are the
main treatments for depression and
anxiety in young people.
Two psychological therapies have been ound to be
especially helpul – Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
(CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). These therapies
can help you to change your negative thoughts and
eelings, get involved in activities again and stop your
depression or anxiety rom coming back later in lie.
Other ways to tackle depression and anxiety, such as
stress management and tips to improve your sleep
patterns, can also be helpul.
The use o antidepressants or people under 18 years is
not recommended. However, i your depression is very
severe or other treatments haven’t worked, your doctormay discuss the use o antidepressants or you. When
antidepressants are used, it’s important that you see your
doctor regularly to monitor your progress, and that you
continue with other orms o treatment such as talking
therapies and sel-help (see Youthbeyondblue
Fact sheet 5 – Antidepressants for the treatment
of depression in children and adolescents ).
There are also alternative treatments, such as herbal
remedies. A ew o these have been somewhat eective
in adults – especially when their depression isn’t severe
and they’re not in danger o harming themselves. It’s
important to realise that there’s been no good research
done on the eectiveness o these treatments or young
people and that a lot o them have side-eects and mayinterere with other medications you’re taking.
SELF-HELP
Along with seeking treatment to manage depression and
anxiety, looking ater yoursel on a day-to-day basis will
help your recovery. Even though you might not eel l ike
eating, ood can play a vital role in maintaining mental
health as well as physical health. Eating regular meals
and a varied, nourishing diet can improve your sense o
well-being. Avoid alcohol and drugs. Although it may seem
that they help you to eel better, the eeling is temporary
and the ater-eects usually make the problem worse.
Keepingactivecanhelpyoustayphysicallytandmentally healthy. It can help lit your mood, help you get
a good night’s sleep, increase your energy levels, help
block negative thoughts and distract you rom your
worries, and increase your well-being.
Taking time out to relax is also a good idea and may
reduce the level o stress you are eeling. Try to take a
bitofeachdaytodosomethingyouenjoy.Whenyou
are eeling down it may be hard to be social or motivate
yoursel to do things. It may help to make a list o all the
thingsyouenjoydoingandthenplantodosomething
rom this list each day. Learning to identiy and solve
your problems can also be very helpul.
SOURCES This act sheet is based on inormation rom:
n beyondblue www.youthbeyondblue.com and www.beyondblue.org.aun Reach Out! www.reachout.com.au
MORE INFORMATIONAND SUPPORT
You can speak to trained counsellorsby phoning these 24-hour telephonecounselling services:
Lieline 13 11 14 (cost o a local call)
Kids Help Line 1800 55 1800 (reecall)
Inormation and support is also availablerom the ollowing websites:
beyondblue www.youthbeyondblue.comor www.beyondblue.org.au
Inormation on depression, anxietyand how to help a riend
headspace www.headspace.org.au
Inormation, support and help near you
Reach Out! www.reachout.com.au
Inormation and support or young peoplegoing through tough times
The websites below can help you to fnd health
services in your area. They list services that areeither ree o charge or low cost:
Kids Help Line www.kidshelp.com.au
Lieline Service Finder www.lifeline.org.au/service_nder
I you or a riend want to communicate withsomeone via email or online, Kids Help Lineoers confdential, non-judgemental, emotionalsupport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.