The older generation, their children and people who care for them tell their personal stories in an insightful look into how depression impacts the over 60’s in this writing competition. One essay writer declared that “to fully understand the varying degrees of depression within our elderly population, it is necessary to take a moment, to put ourselves in their shoes and try to understand the enormous life changes that occur in our later years.” According to Professor Gordon Parker, Executive Director of the Black Dog Institute, the 76 entries in the Australia-wide writing competition have provided a “treasure trove” of advice and experiences. “I believe older people will find it useful to hear these stories from others, and what they found to be helpful in managing their depression,” he said.
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| The prize winning entries | ||
| 1st place | "You'll Love It Once You're In!" | Gillian Charlton (NSW) |
| 2nd place | Going with the Flow | Yvonne Saw (TAS) |
| 3rd place | The Black Dog is Unluckier than Black Cats | Wes Brierley (VIC) |
Highly commended entries (in alphabetical order) |
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| Please Don't Pat the Dog | Anonymous |
| There is the Human Soul... | Anonymous |
| My Depression Emerged Suddenly | Norman Bennell |
| Bringing in the Light | Kerry Osborne |
| Reel the Line In | Frances Toomeh |
| Late Onset Depression Manifestations and Remedies | Jenny Towndrow |
| What is a Snowflake? | Melita Smilovic |
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