Adelaide Depression Counselling

What is depression?

The word "depression" is often used to describe the feelings of sadness which all of us experience at some stage of our lives. It is also a term used to describe a form of mental illness called clinical depression.

When faced with stress, such as the loss of a loved one, relationship breakdown or great disappointment or frustration, most people will feel unhappy or sad. These reactions are not regarded as clinical depression, but are a part of everyday life.

The term ‘clinical depression’ describes not just one illness but a group of illnesses characterised by excessive or long-term depressed mood which affects the person’s life. Clinical depression is often accompanied by feelings of anxiety.

Whatever the symptoms and causes of depression, treatment is very effective.