beyondblue: the national depression initiative has launched a new Youthbeyondblue website aimed at raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and associated drug and alcohol problems among young people – and where to get help.
The website includes a wide range of new fact sheets on depression and anxiety-related topics, including how to help a friend, effective treatments, alcohol and depression, cannabis use, bullying, and eating disorders. All fact sheets can be downloaded or ordered via the website or by calling the beyondblue info line 1300 22 4636 / 1300 bb info.
The campaign aims to encourage family, friends, workmates etc. of the person who may be experiencing depression/anxiety to:
*look for the signs of depression
*listen to friends’ experiences
*talk about what’s going on
*seek help together.
According to beyondblue an estimated one in five adolescents experience a diagnosable depressive disorder by age 18. Around 6 per cent of 16 to 24-year-olds (one in 16) have depression and 15 per cent (one in six) have anxiety.
Research has shown that “if depression or other mental disorders are recognised and treated early, this may increase the chances of a better long-term outcome, however, most young people with depression or a common anxiety disorder report delays of five to 15 years before they receive treatment and care.”
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