Library Resources on Mental Health
AUDIO **********
PANIC ANXIETY: Taking back the power & the power of meditation - 2 cassettes
MENT FOX 1
Bronwyn Fox
Two audio cassettes
BOOK **********
ANXIETY SURVIVAL GUIDE
MENT ADA
Anxiety Disorders Assoc Vic ADAVIC
A collection of explanatory articles on different aspects of anxiety disorders: post traumatic stress, obesessive compulsive disorder, taking control of anxiety, depression, physiological aspects, generalised anxiety disorder and chronic worrying, diet and anxiety, hypochondria, agoraphobia, meditation yoga and exerciseand specific phobias.
2004
PRINCIPLES AND ACTIONS FOR SERVICES AND PEOPLE WORKING WITH CHILDREN OF PARENTS WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS
MENT AIC
Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association
Written as a result of the National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce being implemented. Covers migrants and refugees as well as issues such as grief if the children and parents suffer separation. Has a basic set of guiding principles, and action areas for individual teams and services. There is a comprehensive bibliography
April 2004
LIVING IT UP:The Advanced Survivor's Guide to ANXIETY-FREE LIVING
MENT AIS
AISBETT, BEV
A survivor of Panic Disorder, cartoonist and author Bev Aisbett now presents a fun, easy-to-read guide to the life skills required to transform anxiety into a valuable tool for growth and change.
127 p
1994
LETTING IT GO Attaining Awareness Out Of Adversity
MENT AIS
AISBETT, BEV
This book can show us how to recognise self-limiting beliefs; improve self esteem; change our negative attitudes; benefit from fortuitous coincidences in our lives; improve our intimate relationships and learn to love and forgive others and ourselves.
136 p
1996
LIVING WITH IT: A survivor's guide to PANIC ATTACKS
MENT AIS
AISBETT, Bev
Bev Aisbett has survived Panic Syndrome and reinforces the three basic messages:- you can beat this, you are not alone, you will recover. This book tells us how panic disorders develop and how to recognise the symptoms. With the aid of her Inimitable cartoons, she covers topics such as changing negative thought patterns, seeking professional help, and ultimately, learning skills for recovery.
104 p
1993
TAMING THE BLACK DOG: A guide to overcoming depression
MENT AIS
AISBETT, Bev
A unique blend of wit, information, and practical tips which provide an invaluable guide for sufferers of depression and anyone with a fit of "the blues"
115 p
2000
ECSTASY AND AGONY (LIVING WITH MOOD SWINGS)
MENT ARM
GROUNDS, David; June Armstrong
Manic-depression (mood swings or mood disorder) afflicts about one per cent of the population. A frightening mental illness, it seriously disrupts the lives of sufferers. They experience bouts of mania on the one hand, and depression on the other, with periods of perfectly normal functioning in between. This readable, humane and expert analysis explains the disorder and helps dispel the ignorance and stigma so often associated with it. Interwoven with the text are eight personal stories from sufferers who tell of their experience of the illness, their response to treatment and return to normal life.
174 p
1995
CLIMBING OUT OF DEPRESSION: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR SUFFERERS
MENT ATK
ATKINSON, Sue
Gives practical, humane and spiritual help for climbing out of depression. Written by a woman who has experienced years of depression. Includes hints, quotations and illustrations.
175 p
FAMILY TALK Tips and information for families where a parent has a mental health problem or disorder
MENT AUS
AICAFMHA
Booklet that helps to answer some of the questions young people and children may have, as well as provide addresses for information. Covers: you are not alone, tips from other young people, discussing queries with family and others.
2004
COPING WITH ANXIETY 10 Simple ways to relieve anxiety, fear and worry
MENT BOU
BOURNE, Edmund; Lorna Garano
Guide to overcoming physical emotional and mental symptoms of anxiety. Covers eating habits as well as relaxation, facing fears and exercise
156 p
2003
HYPER-VENTILATION SYNDROME - A HANDBOOK FOR BAD BREATHERS
MENT BRA
BRADLEY, Dinah
Do you know someone who yawns and sighs all the time? Have you had palpitations and frightening chest pains but your doctor can find nothing wrong? Have you experienced tingling sensations in your lips or finger tips... or both? Do you frequently feel "spaced out" or find it hard to concentrate at work? Have you ever been accused of being a hypochondriac? Do you sometimes feel breathless for no apparent reason? Does your doctor say "there is nothing wrong with you" and you still have strange symptoms? Have you been to two or more specialists or alternative health practitioners lately seeking a diagnosis? Has your self confidence taken a nose dive? If so you are not alone.
108 p
1992
THE DISEASE TO PLEASE Curing the People- Pleasing Syndrome
MENT BRA
BRAIKER, Harriet
Pleasing people is not a benign disease. It can be a self defence mechanism to avoid conflict anger and confrontation with all types of relationships including those at work. Author provides strategies to achieve more balanced ways of gaining people's approval as well as one's self approval. These include how to say "no" and to avoid using the word "should."
2001
FEELING GOOD: THE NEW MOOD THERAPY
MENT BUR
BURNS, David D
How to deal with anxiety, guilt, pessimism, procrastination, low self-esteem and other depressions without resorting to drugs
2000
OUT OF THE SHADOWS daughters growing up with a "mad" mother
MENT CAM
CAMDEN-PRATT, Catherine E
Stories of young women caring for a mentally ill mother
2006
YOU WON'T DIE LAUGHING! How to have less stress in your life and more fun
MENT CAM
CAMERON- HILL, Cameron; Shayne Yates
Book by medical professional couple who believe that laughter and humour is a great way to relieve stress. The book also covers anxiety, dealing with difficult people, personal relationships and work areas. The book is naturally full of cartoons and funny stories.
2000
IN THE SHADOWS OF THE NET - Breaking Free of Compulsive Online Sexual Behavior
MENT CAR
CARNES, Patrick et al
The book describes how to recognise problematic internet sexual behaviour and how to overcome it including using the twelve steps.
245 p
2001
GETTING TO SLEEP
MENT CAT
CATALANO, Ellen Mohr
A step by step guide to getting to sleep, including information on sleep hygiene, relaxation, stimulus control and medication. Special sections for shift workers, chronic pain sufferers and the changing sleep patterns of ageing.
203 p
1990
WHEN NOTHING MATTERS ANYMORE a survival guide for depressed teens
MENT COB
COBAIN, Bev
A book for parents as well as teenagers who have a mental illness. Covers suicide, what depression is, drugs, medication, personal stories and how to seek help. The book is clear and easy to read. The author is a mental health professional and Kurt Cobain's cousin
1998
THE DEPRESSION WORKBOOK
MENT COP
COPELAND, Mary Ellen
A guide for living with depression and manic depression. The author herself is a manic depressive who has spent much of her life learning to understand a cope with her illness. In moving language and with startling honesty, she tells her story here, as well as sharing the thoughts and insights of 120 depressives and manic depressives from around the country who participated in a survey she conducted.
304 p
2001
BACK FROM THE BRINK Australians tell their story of overcoming depression
MENT COW
COWAN, Graeme
Interviews with well known Australians including Petria Thomas, Les Murray and Margaret Olley on how they coped with depression.
2007
MY LIFE AS A SIDE EFFECT Living with depression
MENT DEI
DEITZ, Milissa
Experiences of a young woman living with depression and how she copes with it
2004
PSYCHOSOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ASPECTS OF WOMENS HEALTH
MENT DEN
DENNERSTEIN, Lorraine; Astbury, Jill; Morse, Carol
87 p p
1992
RESILIENCE
MENT DEV
DEVESON, Anne
Resilience is that trait that enables people and communities to overcome the effects of suffering and disaster. Author explores resilience through personal stories.
2003
OVERCOMING GUILT
MENT DRY
DRYDEN, Windy
Author aims to change guilt-creating attitudes and helps to identify feelings that are justified and those that are destructive.
1994
OVERCOMING ANGER When anger helps and when it hurts
MENT DRY
DRYDEN, Windy
Author draws a distinction between healthy and unhealthy anger. Unhealthy beliefs and rigid expectations can lead to unhealthy anger which can lead to negative behaviour. This can be overcome according to Dryden with useful strategies
1996
OVERCOMING SHAME
MENT DRY
DRYDEN, Windy
Author discusses how shame arises and why it can be an unhealthy negative emotion. She suggests that disappointment is a healthy positive and attainable alternative.
1997
THE ANXIETY CURE An eight-step program for getting well
MENT DUP
DUPONT, Robert L; et al
Defines anxiety and the disorders associated with it; author describes the eight steps to getting well. Covers the dimensions of anxiety: terrorism, depression, insomnia and addiction and how it affects one's family, working life and becoming older.
2003
A NEW GUIDE TO RATIONAL LIVING
MENT ELL
ELLIS, Albert; Robert Harper
When this book first appeared in 1961, it presented to the reading public one of the first books by reputable, experienced psychotherapists that showed people how to deal effectively with their own problems. Useful resource for depression work based on rational emotive therapy.
233 p
1975
IN OUR OWN HANDS : A BOOK OF SELF HEALTH THERAPY
MENT ERN 1
ERNST, Sheila; Goodison, Lucy
"The book describes all kinds of therapy from bodywork to psychoanalytically based therapies, shows with sensitivity and clarity how to use these techniques which can actually free us and help us, and gives 140 exercises to use in a self help situation".
328 p
1981
OVERCOMING PERFORMANCE ANXIETY How to defeat your fear of failure and gain confidence
MENT FAR
FARNBACH, Rod; FARNBACH, Eversley
How to overcome anxiety when you have to tackle parties, study assignments sports. interviews etc. Aims to change thought and behavioural patterns
2001
POWER OVER PANIC: Freedom from panic/anxiety related disorders
MENT FOX
FOX, Bronwyn
Simple and practical approach to understanding and overcoming anxiety disorders
105 p
1997
POWER OVER PANIC: Freedom from panic/anxiety related disorders
MENT FOX
FOX, Bronwyn
Simple and practical approach to understanding and overcoming anxiety disorders
105 p
1997
WORKING THROUGH PANIC Your step by step guide to overcoming panic/anxiety related disorders
MENT FOX
FOX, Bronwyn
Uses online emails to support group members to illustrate the recovery process. Emphasises the importance of high self-esteem that can unleash one from the disorder
226 p
2001
WORKING THROUGH PANIC Your step by step guide to overcoming panic/anxiety related disorders
MENT FOX
FOX, Bronwyn
Uses online emails to support group members to illustrate the recovery process. Emphasises the importance of high self-esteem that can unleash one from the disorder
226 p
2001
CONQUERING PANIC AND ANXIETY DISORDERS Success stories, strategies and other good news
MENT GLA
GLATZER, Jenna; FOXMAN, Paul
31 true stories of people who have overcome panic and anxiety disorders such as agoraphobia, obsessive compulsory disorder, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety. After each story there is a commentary from Professor Paul Foxman
2002
SO YOUNG, SO SAD, SO LISTEN
MENT GRA
GRAHAM, Philip; HUGHES, Carol
The aim of this book is to help parents and teachers to recognise the signs of depression in children, and to understand the possible causes. It gives practical advice and information about the support and help you can give. above all, the authors show that we CAN help, and that, given a chance, that spark may well return!
56 p
1995
KNOW THYSELF The stress release programme
MENT HAS
HASSED, Craig
Author basis his programme on "mindfulness" a system to cope with snall problems before they become larger ones. Author who has run programme at Monash University medical training recommends that chapters are read week by week so that exercises and ideas can sink in.
2002
COMMON MENTAL DISORDERS
MENT HUX
GOLDBERG, David; Huxley, Peter
This is a novel framework for understanding why particular mental disorders develop at particular times and how long an episode of illness may last. Their findings have important implications for the future pattern of services and for the training needs of mental health professionals.
194 p
1993
I HAD A BLACK DOG his name was depression
MENT JOH
JOHNSTONE, Matthew
Illustrated book about depression, the effects and how to overcome it.
2005
LIFE ON A ROLLER-COASTER: Living well with depression and manic depression
MENT KEL
KELLY, Madeleine
Offers advice on recovering from crisis; getting the best and avoiding the worst treatment; protecting your well-being, work, education, relationships and money; using your brakes to stop mood shifts before it's too late - and discover how to enjoy the ride!
242 p
2000
FEELING BETTER:A guide to mood management
MENT KID
KIDMAN: Antony
A no-nonsense, down-to earth guide for people who want to manage their negative moods more effectively. It will teach you how to recognise so called thinking errors that lead to depressed thinking and behaviour and how to challenge them using the special forms provided. Shows clearly and succinctly how to apply the principles of cognitive therapy.
64 p
1999
WORKAHOLICS : THE RESPECTABLE ADDICTS
MENT KIL
KILLINGER, Barbara
Workaholism is becoming increaSingly common in our society. This book dispels the myth that a workaholic is simply someone who neglects her family through working too hard. Drawing on years of experience, the author demonstrates that at the root of this addiction is the compulsive drive to gain approval and success through the exercise of control and power.
236 p
1991
THE PERILS OF POKIES Research into the information needs of older women and their families
MENT KIM
KIMBERLEY, Helen Dr
In developing strategies for tackling the problem of information needs of older women "playing the pokies", this very comprehensive report covers the reasons why women play, the impacts and stages of a gambling problem and how to help families.
2005
ALL ABOUT ANXIETY
MENT LAM
LAMPE, Lisa
Booklet on when anxiety becomes a problem, the types of anxiety and strategies for managing it, including counselling and medication. Produced by Wyeth
WITNESS TO THE FIRE : CREATIVITY AND THE VEIL OF ADDICTION
MENT LEO
LEONARD, Linda Schierse
"...an analysis to explore the relationship between addiction and creativity....holds out the hope that anyone bound by addition can reclaim the power that fuels dependency for a life of joy and creativity."
390 p
1989
CUTTING Understanding and overcoming self-mutilation
MENT LEV
LEVENKRON, Steven
Author descrbes why a person may seek relief from mental anguish through self inflicted physical pain. Book is for self-mutilators as well as well as for family and friends. Also gives advice on how self mutilators can be helped
1998
THOUGHTS & FEELINGS
MENT MCK
MCKAY, Matthew Ph.D
Simple, concise, step-by-step directions for mastery of: Systematic Desensitization, Problem Solving, Stress Inoculation, Values Clarification, Covert Assertion, Covert Reinforcement, Visualization, Combating Distorted Thinking, Orgasmic Reconditioning, Covert Modeling, Covert Sensitization, Paradoxical Intention.
218 p
1981
IN STILLNESS CONQUER FEAR: Overcoming panic attack
MENT MCK
MCKINNON, Pauline
Panic disorder and agoraphobia - the fear of leaving the safety of home - cause suffering for a great many people today. This need not be so. In this third edition, McKinnon describes how she found the answer to overcoming her own experience of agoraphobia by using meditative relaxation.
219 p
1994
DON'T PANIC You can overcome anxiety without drugs
MENT MCL
MCLAREN, Sallee
Often people suffering from panic attacks. phobias, shyness and anxiety are told they have a chemical imbalance. Author argues that often negative experiences of childhood can develop poor coping skills in adulthood.Author provides strategies that aim to help in the long term
2004
DEPRESSION:How it happens, How it's healed
MENT MED
MEDINA, Jon
Drawing on his talent as a graphic artist, molecular bioligist Jon Medina clears up common misconceptions, explains why depression occurs, and outlines the latest treatments for it. Explanations about how chemical changes in the brain contribute to feelings of exhaustion and despair and even lead to suicide, how antidepressants and other drugs used to treat depression work - and the facts about their safety and use and how to make psychotherapy a helpful component of the healing process
146 p
1998
PSYCHOANALYSIS AND WOMEN
MENT MIL
MILLER, Jean Baker (MD) (Ed.)
Contributions from sixteen psychoanalysts; brings forward a new outlook on the psychology of women and provide a forum from which to re-examine the role that the suppression of women has played in the conscious and unconscious life of both sexes.
415 p
1978
BREAKING THROUGH : HOW TO OVERCOME HOUSEWIVES DEPRESSION
MENT MOR
MORGAN, Marie
One woman's experience of depression and working through it. Self help group outlines and personal development exercises.
196 p
1983
DON'T PANIC Anxiety Phobias and Tension. Your four step program to control anxiety disorders
MENT PAG
BRIGHAM, Steve
Concise book on anxiety, panic, worry obsessions and tension: and the ways you can overcome negative feelings
2003
DEALING WITH DEPRESSION A common sense guide to mood disorders
MENT PAR
PARKER, Gordon
Looks at all types of depression incl bi-polar and post natal. Also describes personality types who may be liable to depression. Describes the various treatments available such as drugs, cognitive and electroconvulsive therapies, anger management and includes a chapter on matching the treatment to the depression
2004
THE PANIC BOOK
MENT PHI
PHILLIPS, Neil
Using many humorous cartoons, the author who is a practising psychiatrist covers panic, panic attacks, and panic disorder. He say there are bad treatments such as getting inappropriate prescriptions and good treatments such as understanding that panic can be a physical and/or psychological disorder. Suggests strategies such as control breathing, understanding how the panic operates and getting suitable professional help. Covers medication and panics other than panic disorder. Finally he suggests a healthy lifestyle and taking on other interests.
1996
TOO BLUE A book about depression
MENT PHI
PHILLIPS, Neil
DEPRESSION - LIFTING THE CLOUD
MENT REA
READ, Dr Christine; Dr Lisa Lampe
Depressive illness and anxiety disorders can be treated very effectively. Authors help to lift the cloud on these misunderstood topics by explaining the different type of depression and anxiety , treatment and self-help options.
2003
DEPRESSION THE WAY OUT OF YOUR PRISON
MENT ROW
ROWE, Dorothy
Author treats depression as a defence against pain and fear rather than as an illness. Book for people who are depressed as well as families and health workers
2003
JOE'S DIARY A SANE Guide for Young People
MENT SAN
SANE Australia
Story of a boy whose mother suffers from schizophrenia. Practical tips and guidance
2001
THE SANE GUIDE TO ANXIETY DISORDERS
MENT SAN
Sane Australia
Booklet on understanding anxiety disorders, treatments and how to help yourself to reduce anxiety
2005
THE SANE GUIDE FOR CARERS A guide for family and friends of people with a mental illness
MENT SAN
Sane Australia
A guide for caring for someone with a mental illness. It gives advice on developing a positive attitude including the carer's needs, that no-one is to blame, recognising emotional reactions and learning about the illness itself. Comprehensive practical skills such as being firm as well as supportive, dealing with agressive behaviour, sexuality, drugs and alcohol are outlined. There is also a support section for carers.
2000
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER - THE FACTS
MENT SIL
DA SILVA, Padmal; Stanley Rachman
This book deals with a relatively common psychological problem - obsessive compulsive disorder whose symptoms may include excessive handwashing and other cleaning rituals, compulsive checking of tasks performed, or repugnant intrusive thoughts. Drawing on their clinical experience, the authors give a brief and lucid account of the nature of obsessions and compulsions.
119 p
1993
SHARING THE LOAD: What to do when someone you love is depressed.
MENT SMI
SMITH, Gwendoline
Psychologist, Gwendoline Smith, suffered clinical depression herself and then fully appreciated how difficult it was for loved ones to be supportive and effective. In this book she faces these issues and combines personal experience, clinical information and common sense advice. Includes how to help those suffering from post-partum and adolescent depression and offers guidance to all those dealing with depression.
144 p
1996
SHARING THE LOAD: What to do when someone you love is depressed.
MENT SMI
SMITH, Gwendoline
Psychologist, Gwendoline Smith, suffered clinical depression herself and then fully appreciated how difficult it was for loved ones to be supportive and effective. In this book she faces these issues and combines personal experience, clinical information and common sense advice. Includes how to help those suffering from post-partum and adolescent depression and offers guidance to all those dealing with depression.
144 p
1996
DEALING WITH DEPRESSION
MENT SMI
SMITH, Gerrilyn; Nairne, Kathy
A book about women and depression. Looks at the causes of depression, the forms it takes, the different ways of coping and recovering. Also gives pointers onm how to evaluate help and "alternative" remedies.
256 p
1995
CHASING DREAMS Creative works by people dealing with mental illness
MENT SNA
SNAP Gippsland
SNAP Gippsland participants' creative artworks
2005
ANXIETY DISORDERS: THE CAREGIVERS Information for support people, family and friends
MENT STR
STRONG, Ken
Explanations on the causes, symptoms and treatments currently available for anxiety disorder, panic attacks, agoraphobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, OCD and depression. Offers suggestions to help those caring for anxious people
2003
HOW TO STOP WORRYING
MENT TAL
TALLIS, Frank
Defines " worry ", whether it is natural and a natural inner alarm system, then goes into ways that worrying can be alleviated, problem solving and coping with setbacks
1990
BEATING THE BLUES: A self-help approach to overcoming depression
MENT TAN
TANNER, Susan; BALL, Jillian
With compassion and candour, this book reveals how we can all turn our moods around and use them to change our lives for the better.
174 p
1989
THE BEAST: A reckoning with depression
MENT THO
THOMPSON, Tracy
A revealing and poetic account of the odyssey of a brilliant woman in enduring and overcoming the trials of depression.
288 p
1995
SLEEPING PILLS AND YOU
MENT TRA
Tranx
Encourages people in the 65+ age group to use more natural ways to cope with sleep problems, other than taking prescribed sleeping pills every night.
28 p
1991
PANIC ATTACKS A Natural Approach. Prevent panic attacks with proper diet, rest and relaxation, exercise, worry management, breathing exercises
MENT TRI
TRICKETT, Shirley
An holistic approach to panic attacks
127 p
1999
STRESS Restoring balance to our lives
MENT VIA
VIAGAS, Belinda Grant
This is a book that identifies long and short term strategies. Authors covers how to recognise stress, and whether it is too much, how to relax and develop coping skills. There are also "quick fix" stress busters as well as ways to identify foods that create and alleviate stress.
2001
ALL ABOUT DEPRESSION
MENT VIC
VICKERS, Alison; LAMPE, Lisa
Booklet that describes depression and gives strategies to manage it such as managing time, keeping a routine, and managing sleep. The various treatments and support systems that are available are described.
THE TRUTH ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS Choice for healing
MENT WHI
WHITFIELD, Charles
Author describes a number of mental health disorders and their treatments: Posttraumatic stress, anxiety and fear, dissociation ers, alcohol tobacco and drug problems, eating disorders, personality disorders and psychoses. Also goes into why some drugs do not work.
2004
AD.DIC.TION.ARY
MENT WIL
WILSON, Jan R; Judith A Wilson
A primer of recovery terms and concepts from abstinence to withdrawal. The language of recovery. Early recovery is a stressful time. It can also be confusing because of the unfamiliar words and phrases that are commonly used in recovery groups.
410 p
1992
COUNSELLING INFORMATION FOR WOMEN
MENT WOM 3
Women's Information Referral Exchange (WIRE)
When I go to counselling it helps me sort out what's important in my life and how to deal with what's difficult. If you are reading this booklet you probably need support with experiences you find difficult, threatening or overwhelming. Many of us are struggling with the results of our experiences as women:experiences of violence, other people's expectations and all the work of caring for ourselves and others. We all develop survival skills, and sometimes we can benefit from talking to other women.
31 p
1993
DVD **********
CUTTING
MENT IJA
IJane PSA
Actress Demi Moore narrates a short animation on the effects of cutting and self harming and encourages young women to seek advice and help
2004
OUT OF THE BLUE - Managing Depression
MENT RUR
Rural Health Education Foundation; Beyond Blue
DVD aims to broaden the health professional's understanding of depression and give practical advice on better health outcomes. Covers accurately recognising depression, management options, strategies to support families, benefits of early access to treatment,. There is an interview with a young woman who became depressed in late teens and how she dealt with her depression.
2005
ANXIETY DISORDERS : SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE
MENT SAN
SANE Australia
DVD and book on anxiety disorder. DVD covers people speaking about their diagnosis and treatment. Most found that talking about their disorder to a friend, support group or trained professional was most effective. Book is the SANE Guide to Anxiety Disorders for carers and sufferers
2005
32 mins
LIVING WITH DEPRESSION Speaking from experience Personal perspectives on medical and social issues
MENT SAN
SANE Australia
Six people talk about the impact of depression has on their lives. The book, Sane Guide to Depression for sufferers as well as carers accompanies the dvd
40 mins
SCHIZOPHRENIA AND OTHER PSYCHOTIC ILLNESSES SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE Personal perspectives on medical and social issues
MENT SAN
Sane Australia
Interviews on dvd of people affected by schizophrenia, both sufferers and carers talk about the illness and how it afftects them. Includes diagnosis, treatment, support of family and friends, the stigma and advice for others. Book accompanies dvd.
37 mins
BACKONTRACK
MENT WYE
Wyeth Australia Pty Ltd
The experiences of five people suffering from depression and anxiety. It shoes how effective treatment can be along with support from family and friends
13 mins
VIDEO **********
ME DEPRESSED/ DON'T MAKE ME LAUGH! A guide to overcoming depression
MENT MIL
MILLIGAN, Spike
A great many people suffer from depression, but few know that there are effective ways of managing and overcoming it. This Australian made video presents people who suffer from depression, and experts working in the field, who talk about their experiences with depression and teach the techniques that they have successfully used to manage and overcome it intended for sufferers,of depression, their families and friends, and health professionals - 45 mins
45 mins
FIGHT OR FLIGHT: Overcoming panic & agrophobia
MENT MON
Monkey Sea Productions
This Australian made video was developed for people with panic disorder or agrophobia, their families and friends, and for health professionals. Two people share their experiences and effects on their lives and then teach in plain language the cognital behavioural therapy techniques they used to overcome their condition.
1998
48 Mins
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION IN ADOLESCENCE
MENT ROE
Roerig
Statistically, depression affects one in every 20 teenagers. This video has answers to many questions for the patient - with recommendations to refer to General Practioner for further answers.
1998
SECRET FEAR: A documentary on Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Anxiety Disorders.
MENT STE
STEPHENS, Sarah; ORNER, EVA
A documentary on Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Anxiety Disorders.
This video highlights the experience of many individuals who have experienced an Anxiety Disorder and their progress to recovery.
1997
BACKONTRACK
MENT WYE
Wyeth Australia Pty Ltd
The experiences of five people suffering from depression and anxiety. It shoes how effective treatment can be along with support from family and friends
13 mins

