Keeping strong (2011)

Description

This 3 page leaflet on depression was developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It describes some of the common signs and symptoms of depression and suggests ways families, friends, and communities can help. The leaflet also encourages people who may be experiencing the signs or symptoms of depression to seek help and support.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

When to use this resource

This leaflet on depression includes information that would be helpful for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who may be experiencing the signs or symptoms of depression or for those with friends or family members who may have depression. The leaflet could be displayed at health services and health workers could pass the leaflet on to their clients.

Contact details

beyondblue
Ph: 1300 22 4636
Email: infoline@beyondblue.org.au

Links

• View resource: Keeping strong (PDF - 3.5 MB)
• View information: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources
• View website: beyondblue

Related program(s)

• Yarnin' the blues: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander depression awareness project

  Yarnin' the blues is a pilot project designed to increase awareness and understanding of depression among older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in urban areas of South Australia.

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