Mental Health Week, 9-15 October 2011
Depression and anxiety can affect anyone at any time.
Often people won't talk about how they're feeling because they're worried about what others will think.
Don't let discrimination and stigma stop you, or someone else, from getting help.
Depression and anxiety don't discriminate - get the facts
- Depression and anxiety can affect people's thoughts, mood, behaviour and physical health.
- They are common illnesses - around one million Australian adults have depression and two million have an anxiety disorder.
- Around 160,00 young people (aged 16 -24 years) have depression and anxiety is even more common.
- If it's not you, it could be someone you know.
- With the right treatment, most people recover - talking to a doctor or other health professional can help.
Don’t let discrimination and stigma stop you,or someone you know, from getting help.
Get the facts about depression and anxiety at www.beyondblue.org.au or call 1300 22 4636.