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Low mood

Low mood sometimes accompanies setbacks or loss, but persistent low mood that affects functioning may indicate depression or a physical condition. Suicidal thoughts always need immediate, serious attention.

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Low mood sometimes accompanies setbacks or loss, but persistent low mood that affects functioning may indicate depression or a physical condition. Suicidal thoughts always need immediate, serious attention.

  • Persistently feeling low, empty, irritable or hopeless.
  • Less pleasure or interest in almost all activities.
  • Tell one trusted person honestly how you are doing.
  • Make a simple daily schedule for getting up, eating, daylight, exercise and sleep.
  • Make an appointment if low mood lasts more than two weeks, pleasure disappears or functioning declines.
  • For urgent GP care outside normal opening hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediately life-threatening situation.

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DepressionDepression is more than a few days of feeling low. Low mood or loss of interest is present almost every day and affects sleep, energy, thinking, relationships and functioning. Good assessment and treatment help; thoughts of suicide require help the same day.
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