Some with mental illness may need medication for a long time. If the medication has adverse side effects, how do you trade that off against the benefits? How do you know how much of a difference the medication is making? When should you experiment with withdrawing from medication?

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To find out more about depression and support services, you can contact Head to Health at www.headtohealth.gov.au , Beyond Blue at www.beyondblue.org.au , Lifeline at www.lifeline.org.au or on 13 11 14 and www.headspace.com . Thanks to Future Generation Global.