Depression Resources

Depression is a mental health condition characterised by persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness that significantly affect daily life, work, and relationships.

Key points:

It often involves a loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed.
Symptoms can be emotional, cognitive, behavioural, and physical.
Depression is more than temporary low mood—it typically lasts for weeks or months and affects functioning.
It is treatable through therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, or a combination of approaches.

In short, depression is a prolonged state of low mood and reduced motivation that significantly impacts wellbeing and daily functioning.

Some may experience psychological symptoms such as:

Persistent sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or self-blame
Irritability or agitation
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Thoughts of death or suicide

Some may experience physical symptoms such as:

Fatigue or low energy
Changes in sleep (insomnia or sleeping too much)
Changes in appetite or weight
Physical aches and pains with no clear cause
Slowed movements or speech

When should you seek help with depression?

If you are experiencing extreme symptoms (either physical, psychological or both), persistent low mood, physical symptoms, emotional distress or symptoms are getting in the way of normal daily functioning, it may be time to seek help with your depression.

Below, you’ll find a variety of resources that may help support you with your depression. Please take a moment to explore them.