Studies have shown that some people who have depression, are socially isolated and/or do not have quality social support, are at greater risk of developing heart disease.*
Depression can be treated with medical and non-medical therapies. If you think that you have depression, talking to your health professional is the best first step.
For more information about depression, visit the beyondblue website.
*Bunker SJ, Colquhoun DM, Esler MD, et al. Position statement ‘Stress’ and heart disease: psychosocial risk factors. MJA 2003 178(6): 272-276.
New: Brain and heart health
Alzheimer’s Australia, with the support of the Heart Foundation, has produced two resources about the close links between cardiovascular disease risk factors and dementia.
The flyer and tip sheet outline the facts about brain health and cardiovascular disease risk factors, and give practical strategies to reduce the risk of brain and heart diseases.
Brain health and heart health - what's the connection? (tip sheet)
Brain health: what's heart got to do with it? (flyer)
For more information, visit the Mind your Mind website.