Post-treatment support for depression
It is essential that you or your loved one has post-treatment support following treatment for depression.
Support network
An important element of post-discharge support is establishing a support network. We help you set up a support network which might include:
- friends
- family
- general practitioner
- psychiatrist, psychologist or counsellor
- local community health team.
Day patient programs for depression
Post-treatment support is also provided through a range of day patient programs which extend the skills learned during our treatment program for depression. Find out more about day patient programs.
Steps to recovery from depression
- trust your support network
- see our treatment program as a new beginning
- take care of yourself
- ask questions about our treatment, including medications and their possible side effects.
Useful links
You are not alone. The following organisations and resources can provide information, support and inspiration for recovery from depression:
Wesley Mission’s services
Government programs and services
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Bluepages
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Mindframe Media
- MindMatters
- National Injury Surveillance Unit
