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This page contains relevant information and resources for students concerned about Depression and related conditions.

Clinical Depression is a serious and unfortunately common condition experienced by many Australians. While almost anyone can feel depressed at some point in their lives, when these feelings stick around and impede your everyday functioning, it can be evidence of a more serious condition, known as Clinical Depression. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may be at risk of Clinical Depression, and could benefit from speaking with a counsellor, or other healthcare professional. It is important that you make an appointment with a healthcare professional as soon as possible to deal with these symptoms before they become more serious.

  • Two weeks of abnormal depressed mood
  • Loss of interest and decreased energy
  • Loss of confidence
  • Excessive guilt
  • Recurrent thoughts of death
  • Poor concentration
  • Agitation (over-energised) or retardation (having no energy)
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Change in appetite

These symptoms can be evidence of other serious conditions, so it is important to speak to a medical professional to reach an accurate diagnosis. Speaking to a Counsellor can help you to deal with any issues that may be contributing to these symptoms, and find ways to overcome them

Information on depressive symptoms contained within this page has been taken from the ICD-10*.

* World Health Organisation. (2003). International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision. [Electronic Version].

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Check out the following resources and services for more information about Depression, its causes, and available treatments.

Swinburne University Services and Resources

Other Depression Services and Resources

  • APS: Depression Tip Sheet - Tip Sheet for understanding and managing Depression, provided by the Australian Psychological Society.
  • APS: Suicide Tip Sheet - Tip Sheet for understanding and preventing suicide in young people, provided by the Australian Psychological Society.
  • Beyond Blue - Information about depression and how to find help.
  • Bouverie Centre, The - The Bouverie Centre, Victoria's Family Institute, is a state-wide integrated clinical, academic and consultation agency specialising in family approaches in mental health service provision.
  • depressioNet - Information, help and support for people living with depression, including family and friends. Provides detailed information about depression and its treatment, as well as an interactive message board and chat facility, where you can speak with others who have experienced depression.
  • Keys to Success: Managing University Study with a Psychiatric Disability - A resource for current and prospective university students with a psychiatric disability. Compiled from information provided by students/graduates with a mental illness, and counsellors who work with them.
  • Lifeline - Phone 13 11 14. Access to suicide prevention treatment services and training. Note: counselling is not available through the Lifeline website.
  • Panic Anxiety and Depression Assistance (PADA) - Provides a specialist counselling treatment service for people with anxiety disorders and depression.
  • Richmond Fellowship of Victoria, The - Specialist Mental Health service providing psychosocial rehabilitation services to people with psychiatric disability.
  • SANE - Phone 1800 18 SANE for crisis help during business hours. Website also provides an online helpline, fact sheets and some translated material.
  • Virtual Pamphlet Collection - A collection of virtual pamphlets on many common student difficulties, including various mental health conditions as well as study tip sheets. Collated by the University of Chicago.
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