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Coping with depression: Australian treatment guide for consumers and carers

The purpose of this guide is to clarify for consumers and carers the symptoms of depression and where to get help, the treatment options and an estimate of the costs, as well as advice on where to find further information and support.

Online version of Coping with depression: Australian treatment guide for consumers and carers

PDF printable version of Coping with depression: Australian treatment guide for consumers and carers (PDF 465 KB)

The same publication in smaller sections:

Cover page (PDF 79 KB)

Copyright and Contents (PDF 61 KB)

Key points about depression (PDF 52 KB)

Introduction (PDF 52 KB)

Do I need to get professional help? (PDF 55 KB)

What are the treatments for depression? (PDF 66 KB)

What does treatment cost? (PDF 41 KB)

Appendices (PDF 32 KB) - more information, websites, acronyms

Authors and acknowledgements (PDF 33 KB)

End page (PDF 74 KB)

If you are having difficulty downloading the PDF document, please email mentalhealth@health.gov.au and we will arrange for a copy to be sent to you.

Page last reviewed: 13 February 2009


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