About Depression
Everyone feels sad, worthless and/or disinterested in normal activities at some stage throughout their life. However, one in five of us will experience these emotions intensely, for a prolonged period of time and often for no identifiable reason.
This is a condition known as clinical depression and is a serious illness with brain
Note, depression occurring around the menopausal transition, known as Perimenopausal Depression, has a different clinical presentation compared with other types of depression. Anger, irritability, poor concentration, memory difficulties, poor self-esteem, poor sleep and weight gain make up this depression. The Meno- D is a rating scale to detect depression in menopause. It can be completed as a self-report scale or completed by a clinician. The general reference point for each item is the individual’s pre-menopausal level or state.
Additional resources
Australian Treatment Guide for consumers and carers
Beyond Blue Depression fact sheet