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- Depression [online], Make a Noise. More information here.
- Depression and other mental health issues [online], Reach Out, Inspire Foundation, Sydney. More information here.
- Depression in children [online], NSW Health, Multicultural Health Communication Service. More information here.
- Depression in teenagers and young adults [online], Black Dog Institute. More information here.
- Teenage depression [online], Parent Link, Parent Guides, ACT Government. More information here.
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