Have you ever suffered, or been close to someone who has suffered from depression? Depression is so common, that it is highly likely that all Australians will at some stage in their life come into close contact with someone who is experiencing depression!

It is important to realise that depression is more than just a low mood that we all feel from time to time, it’s a serious illness. Those with depression experience these feelings intensely, for long periods of time, and often without any reason for it. They find it hard to complete day to day tasks due to lack of energy, and motivation. People use various coping strategies to improve depression, some of these methods harmful, including drinking, drugs, and even suicide. As an alternative to these, exercise can be a natural way to improve symptoms of depression.