It seems that Australians have the blues. Despite the fact that we have brilliant blue skies for much of the year, great weather most of the time, low levels of unemployment, a great lifestyle etc etc a recent study by Bupa Healthcare has revealed that Australians are depressed.
Did you wake up this morning feeling blue?
According to research conducted by Beyond Blue at least 1 in 5 Australians will experience a depressive episode at least once in their lives. Feeling Blue can be a serious health issue for many people.
If you are experiencing depression then there are supports available in the community. Go to the Beyond Blue website and go to Get Help on the top right hand side.
And on another note, beyondblue has also been the cause of concern itself at present owing to the Chairman Jeff Kennett publicly airing his opinion that "the mental health of children is best served by a stable, living environment in which a male and a female are married to each other". Understandably this has caused a lot of disquiet and upset in the GLBTI community.
Read more about this at Star Observer
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