Suggested reading

An Unquiet Mind Kay Redfield Jamison
Beating the Blues Tanner, Susan and Ball, Jillian
Breaking the Patterns of Depression Yapko, Michael
Change your thinking Sarah Edelman
Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness William Styron
Dealing With Depression A commonsense guide to mood disorders Gordon Parker
Feeling Good - the New Mood Therapy David Burns
Malignant Sadness: the Anatomy of Depression Lewis Wolpert
Mind Over Mood Padesky, Christine and Greenberger, Dennis
Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide Kay Redfield Jamison
Reinventing Your Life Young, Jeffrey and Klosko Janet
Sunbathing in the Rain: A Cheerful Book about Depression Gwyneth Lewis
The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression Andrew Solomon

Postnatal Depression

Links

Lifeline
Links and a search facility that directs you to your local Lifeline centre.

Beyond blue
Addresses issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.

Post and Antenatal Depression Association Inc (PaNDa)
Provides information to women and their families affected by antenatal and postnatal mood disorders.

SANE Australia
Mental health-related information, links and online help for people affected by mental illness, their families and friends.

BluePages
Information on the symptoms of depression, its causes, prevention and treatment.

Reconnexion: Treating Panic, Anxiety, Depression and Tranquilliser Dependency
Information on anxiety and depression (including post-natal depression) and details on related research and publications

DepressioNet
depressioNet offers a unique interactive framework which offers moderated 24/7 peer-to-peer support as well as comprehensive information and resources that are focused on all things depression related. depressioNet's Message Board and Chat allow people living with depression to share experiences and give and receive support and encouragement.

GROW
For people recovering from depression, anxiety or mental or emotional distress, this site provides information on how to get involved with a range of activities These activities include weekly group meetings, social activities, residential community and training weekends.

Depression.com.au
This is an Australian depression information resource with links to depression support services, related sites, psychologists and therapists in your area.

Depression Guide
Depression Guide is a searchable index of articles and personal stories, related to depression - including symptoms, causes, types of depression and treatments.