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Signs and symptoms

January 19, 2026
Just a bad day or is it depression? People use the word ‘depression’ in many different ways. Everyone can have a day when they feel out of sorts or sad,...
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Stigma

January 19, 2026
Depression is treatable. Depression does not discriminate – it can happen to anyone – but certain communities still view mental health problems with a sense of shame. The stigma surrounding...
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Treatment

January 19, 2026
There are many treatment options available – it’s not just about medication. Modern treatments for depression are effective. There is no need for people with this illness to continue struggling...
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Types of depressive disorders

January 19, 2026
There are many types of depression including: Major depression Dysthymia Seasonal affective disorder Post-partum depression Bipolar disorder Adjustment disorder Depression with psychosis For the purposes of this website, we will...
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Understanding late-life depression

January 19, 2026
The brain is the most complicated machine on earth, and there is no manual, but much is known about depression. The brain not only controls physical functions of the body,...
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Diagnosis

January 19, 2026
An accurate diagnosis of depression is made using combinations of the following methods: Face-to-face: In psychiatry, the key part of a medical diagnosis is the clinical one-on-one interview. It helps...
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Prevention

January 19, 2026
Ways to help yourself… The nature of depression is such that depressed individuals are not interested in being social, or active. But inactivity and isolation make the situation worse. We...
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Assessment and Treatment

January 19, 2026
Effective treatment(s) involve trial and error along with ongoing re-assessments A proper and comprehensive assessment will reveal the nature of the behaviours being displayed by an individual with dementia. Effective...
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Cognition, the brain and dementia

January 19, 2026
We all have behaviours According to the dictionary, behaviour is “the way in which we act, or conduct ourselves, especially toward others”. Dementia complicates everything. It affects the brain which...
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P.I.E.C.E.S.

January 19, 2026
P.I.E.C.E.S. is a non-pharmacological assessment tool used by healthcare professionals to help them determine causes for behavioural and psychological symptoms associated with dementia. The acronym P.I.E.C.E.S. stands for: P hysical....
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