Depression

• Diagnosis/Symptoms
  • Dual Diagnosis and Recovery(Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)

    Also available in Spanish

  • Signs and Symptoms of Mood Disorders(Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)
• Treatment
  • Cognitive Therapy(American Academy of Family Physicians)

    Also available in Spanish

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy(NAMI)
  • Depression: Electroconvulsive Therapy(American Academy of Family Physicians)

    Also available in Spanish

  • Drugs to Treat Depression: Antidepressants(Consumers Union of U.S.)

    Also available in Spanish

  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): Treating Severe Depression and Mental Illness(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
  • How to Find Help through Psychotherapy(American Psychological Association)

    Also available in Spanish

  • MedlinePlus: Antidepressants(National Library of Medicine)

    Also available in Spanish

  • Psychotherapy: An Overview of the Types of Therapy(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation(NAMI)
  • Understanding Hospitalization for Mental Health(Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)
• Alternative Therapy
  • St. John's Wort (Hypericum Perforatum) and the Treatment of Depression(National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
• Coping
  • Coping with Unexpected Events: Depression and Trauma(Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)
  • Depression in College(Mental Health America)
  • Depression: Supporting Loved Ones through Their Battle with Depression(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
  • What to Do When Depression Enters a Relationship(Mental Health America)
• Disease Management
  • Depression and Anxiety: Exercise Eases Symptoms(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
  • Next Steps: Getting the Treatment You Need to Reach Real Recovery(Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) - Large PDF file
• Specific Conditions
  • 'Clinical' Depression: What Does That Mean?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
  • Dysthymic Disorder: When Depression Lingers(American Academy of Family Physicians)

    Also available in Spanish

  • Mood Disorders(Center for Mental Health Services)
• Related Issues
  • Depression (PDQ)(National Cancer Institute)

    Also available in Spanish

  • Depression After a Heart Attack(American Academy of Family Physicians)
  • Depression and African Americans(Mental Health America)
  • Depression and Alzheimer's Disease(American Academy of Family Physicians)

    Also available in Spanish

  • Depression and HIV(New Mexico AIDS Education and Training Center) - Links to PDF - In English and Spanish
  • Depression and Lupus(Lupus Foundation of America)
  • Depression in the Workplace(Mental Health America)
  • Finding a Mental Health Professional: A Personal Guide(Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) - Links to PDF
  • Holiday Depression & Stress(Mental Health America)
  • MAOIs and Diet: Restricting Tyramine Prevents Serious Side Effect(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
  • Treatment-Resistant Depression: Explore Options When Depression Won't Go Away(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Health Check Tools
  • Depression Screening(Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)
  • Depression Self-Assessment(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
• Tutorials
  • Depression(Patient Education Institute) - Requires Flash Player

    Also available in Spanish

• Clinical Trials
  • ClinicalTrials.gov: Depression(National Institutes of Health)
• Research
  • Adult Children of Depressed Parents Have Higher Risk of Mental and Physical Illness(National Institute of Mental Health)
  • African Americans, Black Caribbeans, and Whites Differ in Depression Risk, Treatment(National Institute of Mental Health)
  • Benefits to Employers Outweigh Enhanced Depression-Care Costs(National Institute of Mental Health)
  • Can Adding Risperidone to Antidepressant Therapy Relieve Persistent Symptoms of Depression?(American College of Physicians)
  • Depression and the Initiation of Alcohol and Other Drug Use among Youths Aged 12 to 17(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
  • Depression Care Management and Death among Older Persons with Depression(American College of Physicians)
  • Depression Risk Higher in Girls with Low Birth Weight(National Institute of Mental Health)
  • Pregnancy and Depression(Nemours Foundation)
  • Results for Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STAR*D) Study(National Institute of Mental Health)
  • Treating Depression Improves the Physical Function of Older Adults(AGS Foundation for Health in Aging)
• Journal Articles

  References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)

  • Article: Symptoms of sexual dysfunction in patients treated for major depressive...
  • Article: Brief screen to identify 5 of the most common forms...
  • Article: Factors associated with caregiver depressive symptoms, outcomes, and perceived physical...
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• Dictionaries/Glossaries
  • Glossary of Depression-Related Terms(Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
• Directories
  • Find a Psychologist(National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology)
  • Getting Help: Locate Services(National Institute of Mental Health)
  • Mental Health Services Locator(Center for Mental Health Services)
• Organizations
  • American Psychiatric Association
  • Center for Mental Health Services
  • Mental Health America
  • National Institute of Mental Health
• Statistics
  • Co-occurring Disorders and Depression(Mental Health America)
  • Depression among Adults(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
  • Numbers Count: Mental Disorders in America(National Institute of Mental Health)
  • Treatment for Past Year Depression among Adults(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
• Children
  • Children's Depression Checklist(Mental Health America)
  • Depression in Children: How Is It Treated?(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
  • Treatment of Children with Mental Disorders(National Institute of Mental Health)
  • Understanding Depression(Nemours Foundation)
  • Why Am I So Sad?(Nemours Foundation)

    Also available in Spanish

• Teenagers
  • Depression(Nemours Foundation)

    Also available in Spanish

  • Depression in Teens(Mental Health America)
• Men
  • Depression and Erectile Dysfunction(Cleveland Clinic Foundation)
  • Male Depression: Don't Ignore the Symptoms(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
  • Men and Depression(National Institute of Mental Health)

    Also available in Spanish

• Women
  • Depression in Women(American Academy of Family Physicians)

    Also available in Spanish

  • Depression in Women: Understanding the Gender Gap(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
  • Depression: What Every Woman Should Know(National Institute of Mental Health)

    Also available in Spanish

  • Major Depression during Conception and Pregnancy: A Guide for Patients and Families(Expert Knowledge Systems LLC) - Links to PDF
  • Pregnancy Pointers for Women with Psychiatric History(NAMI)
  • Tips on Healthy Parenting for Mothers with Depression(Mental Health America) - Links to PDF
• Seniors
  • Depression and Older Adults: What It Is and How to Get Help(American Academy of Family Physicians)

    Depression: Don't Let the Blues Hang Around(National Institute on Aging)

    Also available in Spanish

  • Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts(National Institute of Mental Health)
• Other Languages
  • Beyond Sadness: A Guide to Depression(University of Michigan Depression Center) - Multi-language site