PO Box 331238
Takapuna
Auckland 0740
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Totally Psyched
Postal Address
Contact Details
Phone (09) 320 3086
Fax 028 255 60393
Email referrals@psyched.org.nz
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Depression
Depression is a mood disorder. Emotional states like sadness, ‘feeling blue’ or tearfulness are part of normal human experience. Clinical depression is called Major Depression and is characterised by the presence for at least two weeks of symptoms such as depressed mood, diminished interest and pleasure in most activities, change in appetite and weight (these can be increased or decreased) sleep disturbance, fatigue, bodily symptoms (headache, backache etc) poor concentration, feelings of anxiousness, worthlessness, hopelessness, guilt, and suicidal ideation.
Depression is a common disorder and about 10-20 % of the population in New Zealand will suffer from depression during their lifetime.
Treatment
Once depression has been diagnosed by your GP/Psychiatrist, it can be effectively treated by:
- Antidepressant medication
- Psychological interventions e.g. counselling (various types) and psychotherapy (talking therapy which is of various types).
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