Treatment Guides

Depression is a common mental illness in Australia, affecting 1 in 7 people. If you or a loved one is experiencing a low mood over a prolonged period of time,…

If someone you care about is going through depression, it can be hard to find the right words for supporting them. Although you really want to help them and be…

Non-pharmacological treatments, alone or in combination with medications are an important part of a mental health treatment plan. Here, Medmate outlines the non-pharmaceutical approaches to treating depression, and how we…

Depression affects 1 in 7 Australians, making it one of our country’s most common mental illnesses. But depression ranges from mild to moderate to severe, and depression is rarely experienced…

Depression is a mood disorder that affects how we think, feel and behave. Studies have shown that depression isn’t just an emotional disorder: it can also have a range of…

Depression affects 1 in 7 Australians at some point in their lives. It’s a serious mental health disorder which causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest in daily…

If you’ve got a family member with depression, it’s natural to wonder or perhaps worry about the likelihood of developing depression yourself. While genetics can play a role in developing…

When asking about the serious state of mental health in Australia, one only has to look at the stats. For example, one in 5 Australians experience a mental health condition…

You might hear the term ‘depression’ and automatically make some assumptions about the illness, or what a person with depression is feeling. And while it may feel like sadness or…

Depression is a mental illness that affects 1 in 8 Australian men at some point in their lives. While it’s more common in women, men are less likely to reach…