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Mood disorders

Depression and bipolar disorder can make it hard to function in relationships or at work, but help is available. Learn more about mood disorders here.

Managing mood swings

Mood swings are sudden changes in how you feel emotionally. Learn their causes, how to manage them, and when and how to seek help.

Mental health conditions

Mental health conditions broadly refers to many conditions, including mood disorders, eating disorders and anxiety conditions.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that only appears at certain times of the year. Learn how treatment can make a difference.

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder is a mental-health condition in which people experience periods of depression and mania. Learn about its symptoms and treatment.

Schizoaffective disorder

Schizoaffective disorder combines symptoms of a mood disorder and those of schizophrenia. Read on to learn more on symptoms, causes and treatments.

Paranoia

Many people feel paranoid at times. Paranoia is when a person believes others are trying to harm them. Read about causes and treatment.

Building resilience

Setbacks, failures and stress are all part of normal life. Resilience is the ability to cope with difficult times and ‘bounce back’ from adversity.

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5 ways to improve your mental health

Learn how you can help to protect your mental health by doing these 5 evidence-based activities regularly.

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is used to treat people with borderline personality disorder. It aims to change negative thought patterns and behaviours.

Mental illness

In any year, 1 in 5 Australians will experience a mental illness. Here is information on causes and symptoms of mental illness, and where to get help.

Depression

Depression is a common condition, affecting how you feel, think and act. It's often treatable and likely to improve with a doctor's support.

Financial stress and your health

Financial stress can affect your relationships and health. It's common and can affects anyone, regardless of status. Seek help if you're affected.

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)

People with narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) have inflated self-image and disregard for others. Learn about NPD meaning, symptoms and treatment.

Older people and mental health

Older people can have mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression, which are often caused by triggers such as grief, loss or illness.

Concussion

Concussion is the short-term loss of brain function following a head injury. Learn more about the causes, signs and symptoms of concussion.

Fragile X syndrome

Fragile X syndrome is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. It also causes physical, behavioural and emotional difficulties.

Antisocial personality disorder

People with antisocial personality disorder are sometimes called 'psychopaths'. They tend to disregard the law or other people's rights.

Delusions

Read about delusions (false beliefs that someone holds even when they can’t be real), possible causes and how to help someone with delusions.

Losing interest

Losing interest in things you once enjoyed can happen sometimes, but if it's ongoing it may be a sign of a mental health condition like depression.

Self-talk

Self-talk is your inner voice. It's part of your stream of consciousness, allowing you to process and understand what's going on around you.

Melatonin

Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally made in your body. It helps to control how and when you sleep. It can be taken as a medicine if you have sleep problems.

How to help someone with depression

Supporting someone with depression can be challenging. Learn to recognise the signs, how to talk to someone with depression and where to get help.

Nervous breakdown

Nervous breakdown (mental breakdown) is when stress and anxiety become too much and affects your daily life. Seek help for treatment and prevention.

Depression in young people

Signs of depression in young people include changes in how they think, feel or behave, and physical changes. Get tips on how to seek help.

Medicines for bipolar disorder

There are different types of medicines that can help treat bipolar disorder.Learn more aboutmedicines your doctor might prescribe, and how they work.

Depression in men

Men who experience depression may find it hard to discuss, because of societal pressures. Learn about how you can support a man with depression.

Feeling worthless

Low self-esteem or feelings of worthlessness can happen to anyone. Learn more about what to do if you are feeling worthless, and where to get support.

Personality disorders: an overview

Personality disorder is a long-term pattern of behaviour causing distress and affecting daily life. Learn about symptoms and treatment options here.

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Search results for: "Mood Disorders"

Life stage

Mood disorders

Managing mood swings

Mental health conditions

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Bipolar disorder

Schizoaffective disorder

Paranoia

Building resilience

ClearlyMe® app

5 ways to improve your mental health

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

Mental illness

Depression

Financial stress and your health

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)

Older people and mental health

Concussion

Fragile X syndrome

Antisocial personality disorder

Delusions

Losing interest

Self-talk

Melatonin

How to help someone with depression

Nervous breakdown

Depression in young people

Medicines for bipolar disorder

Depression in men

Feeling worthless

Personality disorders: an overview

Life stage

Mood disorders

Managing mood swings

Mental health conditions

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Bipolar disorder

Schizoaffective disorder

Paranoia

Building resilience

ClearlyMe® app

5 ways to improve your mental health

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

Mental illness

Depression

Financial stress and your health

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)

Older people and mental health

Concussion

Fragile X syndrome

Antisocial personality disorder

Delusions

Losing interest

Self-talk

Melatonin

How to help someone with depression

Nervous breakdown

Depression in young people

Medicines for bipolar disorder

Depression in men

Feeling worthless

Personality disorders: an overview

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