December 2007

This edition of the Clearinghouse Connector profiles information resources that explore the issue of Depression.

One in four Australian women will experience depression at some stage in their life. 'Depression' describes a group of illnesses characterised by excessive and long term mood disturbance. The causes of depression are complex and include environmental, social, biological and psychological factors.

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Social Determinants of Depression

Association between lifestyle factors and mental health measures among community dwelling older women

Systematic review of the role of gender as a health determinant of hospitalization for depression

Social determinants of mental health disparities among new mothers

Gender Impact Assessment: Depression

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Depression, Violence and Abuse

Domestic violence, lifetime trauma and psychological health of childbearing women

Domestic violence, mental health and trauma

The impact of domestic violence on women's mental health

A lifetime of violence: older women and mental health

Pregnancy: depression and domestic violence

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Pregnancy and Postnatal Depression

Perinatal depression

Depression in pregnancy and postnatal

The experience of postnatal depression in a rural Australian community

Depression during pregnancy and postpartum

Coping with postnatal depression: a personal perspective

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Treatment

Special issues in the management of depression in women

Treating depression: the choices

Depression: causes and treatment

The role of exercise in treating postpartum depression

The effectiveness of a pram walking exercise program in reducing depressive symptomatology for postnatal women

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Prevention

Depression - prevention and recovery: a professional and personal perspective

Preventing depression: a challenge for the Australian community

The prevention of depression using the internet

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General 'Depression' Related Resources

Women's mental health: a silent cause of mortality and morbidity

Issues paper: mental health issues for GLBTI Victorians

Remote mental health: Indigenous women of the Top End

Women's mental health

Mental health services in Australia 2004-05

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The Women's Health Victoria Clearinghouse

Did you know the Clearinghouse holds a diverse range of journal titles - some of which are not held by any other library in Victoria. A selection of titles is available here.

 

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How our Clearinghouse can help you

Women's Health Victoria's Clearinghouse has a wealth of information on gender in health in various forms.

Our experienced health and information professionals can assist you to access this information.

To contact the clearinghouse email your request to clearinghouse@whv.org.au or phone 03 9662 3755.

 

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The Post and Antenatal Depression Association (PANDA) is a Victorian organisation providing information, support and referral to anyone affected by post and antenatal mood disorders. This includes partners and extended family members.

Beyondblue is a national organisation that works to address issues associated with depression in Australia.

ybblue is an organisation aimed at young people, raising awareness and providing support for youth around issues of depression.

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The next edition of the Clearinghouse Connector will be sent out in February 2008.

February's topic is WOMEN AND ALCOHOL