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Australians tell their stories of Overcoming Depression

If you are suffering from or have ever had depression or anxiety then you are not alone.
Depression is one of the biggest mental health issues affecting Australians today. In fact over 800,000 Australian adults will experience a depressive illness this year. According to Ultrafeedback, over 26% of Australians spoke to their GP about depression, in the last year.

A Book That Tells The Raw and Often Traumatic Stories Of 12 People, Who Endured The Most Horrendous Depression, But Now Explain Exactly How They Have Overcome It, And Gone On To Lead Inspiring Lives.

Karin de Vos' (founder of Nurture House) is featured as one of the 12 stories in this book.  She talks about how she overcame depression to live a happy and healthy life.

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Book for Depression Carers

If you are currently supporting a loved one with depression, chances are you’re finding it incredibly difficult to know what to do to make a difference. Don’t despair, practical, doable easy to understand information is at hand…

The book answers questions like:

  • Which depression treatments really work?
  • How do I get my loved one to open up and talk about this?
  • How do I assess the risk of self harm, and what can I do to prevent it?
  • How to successfully navigate your way through the mental health system?
  • What can I do if my loved one refuses to seek professional help?
  • How can I assess the appropriateness of any particular GP in dealing with our situation?
  • Why are there so many different medications and which ones are the most effective?
  • How can I know what medical treatments are most appropriate for our situation?  
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