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The black hole of depression: a personal perspective

Helen M Tolhurst
Med J Aust 2004; 181 (7): . || doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2004.tb06344.x
Published online: 4 October 2004

Despite suffering bouts of deep depression at certain times of her life, Helen Tolhurst has survived to tell the tale. With the help of close friends and a caring and supportive therapist, she is learning to find a balance between pursuing her medical career and taking time out to relax and experience life’s small pleasures


  • School of Medical Practice and Population Health, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW.


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