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There is depression, then there is "clinical depression".

Beyond Blue and Lifeline are very helpful in helping to counsel those needing guidance and can point you in the direction of proper carers. I've worked for Lifeline and done the training in counselling depressed and suicidal callers.

Everyone suffers some form of depressive epidisode, whether it be over the loss of a loved one, divorce, job loss or illness. This is a normal state throughout ones life.

Clinical depression is much different. Someone suffering 'clinical depression' ought not be fooled with by a novice. Those whom are clinically depressed require proper medical treatment, medication and ongoing supervision.