Diaries on DepNet

Depnet can not be held responsible for the opinions or advice given by other users entering the interactive features of the website, including the diary.

None of the advice received on this site should replace the advice of your doctor or mental health professional.

The diary feature will be monitored randomly by Depnet moderators and should be used in accordance with the etiquette of Depnet. Users are able to delete comments made to their own diary that they deem distasteful or inappropriate and we would encourage them to do this.

Depnet respects the right of individual users to express their emotions honestly in their diary entries, however, entries that are deemed to be disturbing to other users or may potentially receive comments which are damaging to the diary writer will be edited and in some cases deleted in its entirety. Examples of such entries include excessive foul language, graphic descriptions of self harm including cutting, any verbal abuse and open expressions of dislike towards others. Moderators reserve the right to ban users who refuse to comply with the etiquette of Depnet.

Depnet also understands that the nature of depression is such that negative thoughts abound and that expression of these thoughts may offer a positive outlet for some users. Users who are disturbed by negative diaries of others are encouraged not to continue to read these entries and to contact us if they are concerned about diary misuse.

Please note that this is NOT a CRISIS FORUM. Users are not to openly discuss plans for self harm as this may be disturbing and worrying to other users. If you are contemplating self harm you must seek offline help.

Australian 24 hour Emergency contacts:

• Lifeline - 13 11 14
• Suicide Help Victoria 1300 651 251
• Men's Line Australia - 1300 78 99 78
• Ambulance/Police - 000
• Salvo Crisis Line (suicide prevention) - 02 9331 2000
• Salvo Care Line - (02) 9331 6000
• Kids Help Line - 1800 55 1800
• Crisis Team (CATT) or your local hospital emergency department (see telephone directory)

The tone of Depnet is positive, supportive and uplifting and we aim to foster this tone in the diaries.

Users of the diary must abide by the etiquette of Depnet and be mindful of the opinions and feelings of others when posting entries. Users are encouraged to comment on each others diaries out of concern and compassion, withholding judgment and condemnation.

Users who do not abide by the etiquette or who cause upset and strife amongst other users will be banned from the site.