OzComics

Black Dogs - Biting Back At Depression

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 07:01:00 +0000

Search online for artists and depression or writers and depression and you'll come across dozens of articles about the subject. You can find analyses on the high suicide rates among writers, essays on what facing the creative void and interrogating reality can do to an artist, and what benefits this self-endangering activity can provide to society as a whole. There are forum discussions, tips and techniques, personal journeys and more. Using the search phrase “comics and writers” and you will find less analysis, but more autobiographical creations featuring depression. You don't need to travel far to find a creator dealing with depression in one form or other.

Graeme McDonald

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:53:53 +0000

Also go to your GP

All GPs currently have nationwide access to the Better Access Item numbers this allows patient referral to a private psychologist for 6 session (up to 12 per year) these sessions are subsidized through Medicare (there may be a gap/out of pocket expense)

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/Publishing.nsf/Content/C972FCCDAC5928A8CA257201007C3E6F/$File/Better%20Access.pdf

All GPs also have access to the Better Outcomes in Mental Health initiative (AKA - Access to Allied Psychological Services) also allowing 6 sessions (up to 12) and depending on how your Division of General Practice has structured this program sessions may be at no or very low cost to the patient.
http://www.primarymentalhealth.com.au/site/index.cfm?display=15130

If you are in a regional area there is also MAHS (More Access to Allied Health Services) and again depending on your Division of General Practice and the needs in your area there are options for patients to see psychologist and social workers.

In Vic your GP may also have access to Primary Mental Health Teams…

Liz Argall

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:27:37 +0000

Thanks Graeme, very handy information indeed.

Laura Seabrook has told me her webcomics on depression are available in a friendlier format here http://www.webcomicsnation.com/lauraseabrook/queerstuff/toc.php

PDF'ok Search Engine

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:33:34 +0000

I don't believe in depression. Don't you think that the so-called 'depression' directly depends on our way of life, our environment, our surrroundings, even our relatives and friends??? All the problems are in our minds. If a person wants to mentally suffer, to complain and to look miserable in the eyes of others, there is no treatment for him, he will continue doing it... To cut a long story short, I would like to say the following: If you want to be happy, be happy!)))