Depression
in men
Help is available:
Andrology Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 30 38 78
Australian Psychological Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 333 497
(Find a Psychologist)
beyondblue info line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 22 4636
Carers Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 242 636
Centrelink Family Assistance and Parent
Information Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 61 50
Continence Foundation of Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 33 00 66
Foundation 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03 9508 1567
Kids Help Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 551 800
Lifeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11 14
(24 hour phone counselling)
Mensline Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 789 978
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 22 00 99
Relationships Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 364 277
SANE Helpline (Monday to Friday office hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1800 187 263
Suicide Call Back Service Referral Line. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 659 467
Trans-Help Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1300 787 996
(Support for transport drivers and their families)
Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dial 000
www.49.com.au Information on men s health
www.andrologyaustralia.org Information on male reproductive health
www.beyondblue.org.au Information on depression and where to get help
www.carersaustralia.com.au Information, referral and support for carers
www.centrelink.gov.au Information on income support and referrals to counsellors
www.continence.org.au Information on incontinence
www.counsellingonline.org.au Online drug and alcohol counselling
www.crufad.org Information on depression, anxiety and its management
www.depressionet.com.au Online information and support forums
www.ecouch.anu.edu.au Information on depression and anxiety
www.farmsafe.org.au Information on health and safety for farmers/families
www.kidshelpline.com.au Online counselling for young people
www.menslineaus.org.au Support for men with family and relationship problems
www.moodgym.anu.edu.au Online psychological therapy
www.prostate.org.au Information about prostate cancer
www.psychology.org.au Australian Psychological Society  Find a psychologist
www.reachout.com.au Information to help young people through tough times
www.relationships.com.au Relationships Australia  relationships counselling
www.transhelpfoundation.com.au Advice and support for transport drivers
and their families
www.youthbeyondblue.com beyondblue s website for young people 
info. on depression
www.beyondblue.org.au ' 1300 22 4636
Depression in men
Stress
It s important to note that stress is not depression. However, acute distress,
associated with tough times, can occur and may be a risk factor for depression
if it persists.
Stress Busters  Helpful Hints Depression Indicators
" Avoid isolation  spend time with " Tiredness
friends and family.
" Sleeping problems
" Find positive ways to  let off
" Feeling sick and rundown
steam . Don t bottle up feelings.
" Changes in appetite
" Try to eat well and get enough rest.
" Overuse or reliance on alcohol,
" Reduce caffeine, nicotine, alcohol
prescribed or illicit drugs
and marijuana.
" Persistent feelings of sadness
" Exercise every day. It improves
" Feelings of failure, worthlessness
well-being.
or guilt
" Identify what is important and
" Feeling overwhelmed
prioritise. Learn to say  no .
" Loss of interest or pleasure
Depression is not a weakness, it s a
in activities
serious condition for which effective
treatments are available  medical, " Withdrawal from family and friends
non-medical or a combination of both.
" Frequent anger or frustration
If you or someone you know has
" Lack of confidence
some of these common symptoms of
" Poor concentration or
depression and they ve persisted for
indecisiveness
more than two weeks, please consult
a doctor or other health professional.
With the right treatment, most people beyondblue is proud to acknowledge
the support of Movember in raising
recover from depression.
awareness of depression and anxiety
in men.
For more information on depression,
treatments and where to get help
visit www.beyondblue.org.au
or call 1300 22 4636 (local call).
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