Blog: Vision Australia staff trained to manage depressive symptoms using problem-solving therapy

Depression is a serious health concern in Australia and affects approximately 1 in 3 individuals with low vision.  For a person who has a vision impairment, depression can lead to increased levels of disability, reduced quality of life and interfere with and restrict rehabilitation outcomes (such as the use of optical devices and aids). Despite the availability of effective treatments, depression most often remains undetected and untreated in people with vision impairment.