Depression Support Group

Our support group for offer attendees the opportunity to discuss their depression and help them learn how to deal with their fears, knowing they are not alone. Through group discussion we focus on the symptoms of depression and how to manage them to promote better mental health. Carers are invited to contact the administrator to discuss possible attendance. Carers are invited to contact the administrator to discuss possible attendance. Each MHFA Support Group is free.

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Session 1: * CANCELLED Online Depression Support Group

Please note that the upcoming Depression Support Group (Online Meeting) on Monday, 9th June is cancelled due to King's Birthday Public Holiday.


Schedule

Every second Monday of the month

6:00pm - 7:30pm (Melbourne Time)

Online session

How to attend a online session?


Online sessions are conducted on Zoom.


Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85979970046?pwd=qCBx2AMqSqd4XwnbHenQ60VG7ClBIM.1


Meeting ID: 859 7997 0046

Passcode: 251392


Trouble accessing Zoom? Click here

Session 2: Face-to-Face

Depression Support Group

Schedule
Every fourth Tuesday of the month

6:00pm - 7:30pm (Melbourne Time)

Mental Health Foundation Australia

How to get there?


Face-to-Face sessions are conducted at the Mental Health Foundation Australia located at G1, 10 Yarra Street, South Yarra VIC 3141.    


If you plan to attend in-person, public transport is the easiest way to access the Wellness Hub. Private parking is available in the area- please be aware of closing times. 

Our online groups are available to you from anywhere and everywhere, wherever you are in the world.

Troubleshooting tips for Online Meetings:


  • If you are having trouble connecting you could try clearing your browser cache.
  • There are instructions for this for Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari.
  • You could also try restarting the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device.
  • Zoom do offer some technical support with a knowledge base and customer support.


Unfortunately the MHFA can do very little to assist with connection issues as Zoom is a 3rd party application and out of our control.

About Depression

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. Depression is more than a low mood or a feeling of sadness at a loss. It is a serious medical condition which causes both physical and psychological symptoms which is detected, can be treated using a range of effective treatment approaches.

Depression results from a combination of physical and psychological factors, causing chemical changes in the brain.

Here are few simple tips you can try when you are feeling depressed:


  • Spend some time in nature.
  • List what you like about yourself.
  • Read a good book.
  • Watch a funny movie or TV show.
  • Take a long, hot bath.
  • Take care of a few small tasks.
  • Play with a pet.
  • Talk to friends or family face-to-face.
  • Listen to music.

Join the depression support group


Our support group for depression sessions offer sufferers and carers the opportunity to discuss their depression and help them learn how to deal with their fears, knowing they are not alone. 


Through group discussion we focus on the symptoms of depression and how to manage them to promote better mental health. The caring and sharing of the group offers relief from isolation and loneliness. 

Akshay - Headshot

Akshay Subramanian,

Depression Support Group Facilitator

Introducing Akshay as our current facilitator. Akshay has completed a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and is passionate about understanding and managing depression, anxiety and stressed based disorders. Akshay takes a non-judgemental, compassionate approach to addressing mental health issues and engages participants to share in a positive and safe environment.