Social Anxiety (or social phobia) is a form of anxiety where a person has an intense fear of being scrutinised in public.  This fear can be restricted to specific situations or generalised to most situations.  To reduce symptoms of the fear and anxiety, people may undertake repetitive behaviours or they may use avoidance strategies.  In some situations where the anxiety is generalised, this can result in total social isolation.

Can you believe it’s nearly Christmas again?  Christmas is a magical time of year when loved ones come together and everyone is happy….. righty?  Sadly, while many people love the Christmas period, there are many people that find Christmas very stressful and experience symptoms of depression. ​Not everyone enjoys Christmas, and in fact many people get depressed and even angry around the Christmas period. ​

Depression is a serious condition that can have an impact on both physical and mental health.  Many people will develop depression at some point in their lives, but it is important to know that there is effective treatment available.

The rising incidence of depression in men is an important issue in Australia. Men are not very good at talking about how they feel and are typically less likely to seek treatment for depression as a lot of men see it as a weakness.  However if left untreated, depression in men can lead to tragic circumstances such as family break up or even suicide.

Do you ever feel alone?  Do you feel like you hate yourself?  Do you feel that other people in your life don’t understand what you are going through? Do you have a persistent low mood?  You may be suffering  from symptoms of depression.


If you do, rest assured you are not the only one.  There are other people that feel the same as you. Teenagers in particular can experience mental health issues such as anger, anxiety, depression and body image issues and over time some may find escape through drugs and alcohol.  


Depression is a mood disorder that most people will experience at least one time during their life.  A family history of mental health illness will increase the likelihood that a person will experience depression or anxiety.  Quite often a person that has depression will also have anxiety.  In some cases people may have thoughts of self harm or suicide.

There is no age limit for a person to feel and experience symptoms of the mental health issue called Depression.
 
People with symptoms of Depression can be from all walks of life and all age groups, including children. 
 
Often children, young persons or older people with symptoms of depression, can be referred to as being moody or depressed,by those family and friends who see them.
 
People of all ages are affected by what is going on around them in their daily life and with a young person, the behaviour of their parents is a major influence on their mood, mental health  and responses.

​Clinical Depression is an illness.

Depression is a mental health condition that affects the way people feel, which puts them in a continual low mood.

Depression affects people of all ages including the elderly.

Often people with Depression suffer other various physical symptoms and psychological symptoms as well. 

Depression is a mental health condition that affects a lot of people from all ages and walks of life.

People with depression will experience a low mood over a period of time.

Have you ever felt that you do not have any energy anymore and do not want to get out of bed in the morning? 

Some people may be concerned that their diet is not adequate and maybe they may have an iron deficiency, allowing themselves to avoid considering that they may in fact be suffering with depression.

Do Children Suffer Symptoms Of Depression?

People with symptoms of Depression can be from all walks of life and all age groups, as well as children. There is no age limit for a person to experience symptoms of Depression.

All people with differing backgrounds can experience differences with their symptoms of depression varying from person to person. Often children, young person or older people with symptoms of depression, can be referred to as being moody or depressed.

​People of all ages are affected by what is going on around them in their daily lives. With a young person,  the behaviour of their parents is a major influence on their mood and responses. When young people or children are constantly witnessing friction between the parents, or the young person is being bullied from siblings or other children at school, then often the child will display a flat depressed mood, and even feel angry sometimes.