Registering with dNet

Thursday, 01 March 2007

It is important to understand that becoming registered with depressioNet is not about advertising. In fact it's really about the opportunity to participate in a special and unique community. Many people living with depression find it difficult to reach out for help so as a result we have developed the following goals:

To reduce the reticence people experience in seeking help, by increasing the probability of finding a qualified practitioner who is experienced in treating depression and is empathetic in their treatment approach
To build a community of likeminded professionals where there is a 'people like us' culture and the common purpose is to 'empower people faced with the challenges of depression'
To increase understanding of where and how holistic and natural therapies can be used appropriately and successfully in a depression treatment plan

Prospective applicants need to be appropriately qualified in their field and have an open mind.

What types of professionals are we looking for?

At the moment we have mostly psychologists registered with depressioNet, however, we are looking to cover a range of disciplines as well as increasing the number of therapists in rural areas, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

1.   Psychology
2.   Psychiatry
3.   Counselling and Psychotherapy
4.   Pharmacology
5.   Medicine
6.   Holistic Medicine
7.   Social Work
8.   Hypnotherapy
9.   Naturopathy
10. Nutrition
11. Acupuncture
12. Traditional Chinese Medicine
13. Kinesiology
14. Homeopathy
15. Massage Therapy
16. Yoga, Chi Cong, Tai Chi, Exercise and Movement Therapies

Registering as a 'Depression Friendly' Healthcare Professional

a) To be considered for registration you must be able to answer 'YES' to the following questions:

1. Have you or someone you care about been affected by depression?
2. Would you like to apply your experience, skills and qualifications to helping people living with depression?
3. Are you open minded and respectful of others opinions?
4. Are you internet and email savvy?

b) You must be able to demonstrate that you have appropriate:

1. Qualification/s
2. Current membership/s
3. Insurance

c) Benefits of registration

1. inclusion in our 'depression friendly' professionals database available on depressioNet.com.au
2. referrals to you when clients email for help in their area
3. individual webpage development
4. the opportunity to participate in the Healthcare Professional Advisory Team (HPAT)
5. the opportunity to participate in the Healthcare Professional Community Forum (to be developed this year)
7. being a part of a 'people like us' community

d) Cost
The cost of registering with depressioNet is the equivalent of your hourly rate + a $50 webpage setup fee + GST. Yearly registration renewal fees are the equivalent of your hourly rate + GST. For more information about Registration fees, please click here

Fees are used to fund the Resources email referral service, the Resources Team (resources review and management), website projects (including the peer support forum), as well as general administration and management costs of the My Resources service on the website.

e) Application Process

If you meet the criteria listed in a) and b) and would like to register, please complete a HCP Registration Form and email it to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . Before submitting your Registration Form, please take the time to understand the Terms and Conditions. If you would like to register a group of healthcare professionals or a clinic , please contact This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it for more information and registration forms.

For more information about registering with depressioNet as a Healthcare Professional Member, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

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