Lee Kennedy 
Psychology

It’s important to appreciate that we all feel down from time to time at times and that is a common part of life. Sad and distressing occurrences happen to all of us. However, if you’re mood is persistently low or you are feeling hopeless on a regular basis, you might be experiencing depression. Depression is classified as a mood disorder. The individual may experience feelings of sadness, helplessness, hopelessness and loss that interfere with a person’s daily functioning. Approximately one in five or 20% of people living in Australia experience a mood disorder.

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Types of depression:

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Psychotic - characterised by periods with symptoms of psychosis, for example, hallucinations and paranoia.

Bipolar - involving periods of feeling depressed and periods of feeling high or manic.

Postnatal- experienced in the months after a woman has given birth.

Dysthymic - chronic but less severe.

Cyclothymic - involving chronic mood swings, possibly leading to Bipolar disorder.

Seasonal Affective Disorder - where mood varies depending on weather or seasonal changes.

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If you feel you may be experiencing depression, contact Lee Kennedy Psychology today.