Talk to a Doctor About Depression: Quick Guide to Healthy Living
Depression is a real illness. Most people with depression feel better when they get treatment. That’s why it is important to talk to a doctor as soon as possible.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
A Brief Introduction to Postpartum Illness 
Perinatal (during pregnancy and postpartum) mood disorders are caused primarily by hormonal changes which then affect the neurotransmitters (brain chemicals). Life stressors, such as moving, illness, ... Details >
Postpartum Support International |
Antidepressant Medications for Children and Adolescents
Research has shown that, as in adults, depression in children and adolescents can be treated. ... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health |
Asian American Women and Depression
Silence can sometimes hurt or even kill. Asian American women who suffer from depression know this painful silence intimately. While identifying the exact cause of depression is difficult, there are m... Details >
National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Bipolar Disorder
This booklet describes the disorder; gives signs and symptoms, types of treatment, and how to find help. Includes referrals for additional information and resources.... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health |
Depression
Also available in: Spanish
This pamphlet describes the most prevalent types of depressive disorders and the variations in symptoms, severity and persistence. Screening, diagnosis and treatment are discussed along with self-help... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health |
Depression - The Invisible Disease
This document provides information about depression and links to related resources, including articles and organizations.... Details >
Kristin Brooks Hope Center |
Depression (PDQ®)
This patient summary on depression is adapted from a summary written for health professionals by cancer experts. This brief summary describes the causes and treatment of depression and risk factors an... Details >
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health |
Depression and African Americans
A common myth about depression is that it is “normal” for certain people to feel depressed—older people, teenagers, new mothers, menopausal women, or those with a chronic illness. The truth is that de... Details >
Mental Health America |
Depression and Alzheimer's Disease
A fact sheet that discusses depression and Alzheimer's disease and how a caregiver can recognize depression in a family member or patient with Alzheimer's disease.... Details >
American Academy of Family Physicians |
Depression Calculator
Should you talk to a doctor about depression? Learn more.... Details >
University of Maryland Medical Center |
Depression Diagnosis
Also available in: Hmong Khmer/Cambodian Korean Vietnamese
This pamphlet lists symptoms to reach a diagnosis of major depression. At least five must be present nearly every day for two weeks or longer without an alternative physical cause, including depressed... Details >
National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association |
Depression in Women
A discussion on clinical depression in women. Topics cover prevalence, contributing factors, gender differences, women’s attitudes toward depression, and more.
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Mental Health America |
Depression Traced to Overactive Brain Circuit
A brain imaging study by the NIH's National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has found that an emotion-regulating brain circuit is overactive in people prone to depression — even when they are not de... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health |
Depression Tutorial
This interactive tutorial on depression offers health education resources from the Patient Education Institute. Using animated graphics and audio, this tutorial explains depression in easy-to-read lan... Details >
National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health |
Depression: Don't Let the Blues Hang Around
Also available in: Spanish
Everyone gets the blues now and then. It's part of life. But if you feel little joy or pleasure after visiting with friends or seeing a good movie, you may have a more serious problem. Being depressed... Details >
National Institute on Aging Information Center |
Depression: List of Organization Information
This page lists organizations with information and services focusing on depression awareness education.... Details >
Kristin Brooks Hope Center |
Depression: Myths, Causes, and Types of Depressive Disorders
This section looks at depression and the myths surrounding it, causes of depression, and the different types of depression.... Details >
AARP |
Depression: NIMH Health Information
Mental illnesses are common health conditions. This document from the National Institute of Mental Health provides information about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for depression.... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health |
Depression: What Every Woman Should Know
Also available in: Spanish
Women are disproportionately affected by depression, experiencing it at roughly twice the rate of men. This online document discusses the 3 major types of depression and how women are affected.... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health |
Depression-Screening Test
If you think you are experiencing symptoms of clinical depression the depression-screening test on this site may help you to decide if you need to seek professional help. This online screening test is... Details >
Mental Health America |
Do I Have Symptoms of Depression?
This page provides information on symptoms of depression. ... Details >
Depression Center |
Eliminate Disparities in Mental Health
Mental disorders are as disabling as cancer or heart.... Details >
Office of Minority Health (CDC) |
FAQ: Depression in Women
Depression is not a normal part of being a woman nor is it a female weakness. Learn the various signs of depression, reasons why it may affect women, and how it can be treated. ... Details >
National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
FDA Approves the First Drug for Seasonal Depression
This news release announces the approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Wellbutrin XL to prevent major depressive episodes in patients with a history of seasonal affective disorder (SAD)... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Free National Mental Health Screening Locator
This document provides a that map currently lists both in-person and online year-round mental health screening sites. To use the NDSD event site locator map, click on the state where you would like to... Details >
Screening for Mental Health, Inc. |
Frequently Asked Questions About Depression and Bipolar Disorder
This document presents frequently asked questions about depression and bipolar disorder. The document includes answers on cure, side effects medication, and natural/herbal treatments.... Details >
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance |
Major Depression in Children and Adolescents
Major depression is one of the mental, emotional, and behavior disorders that can appear during childhood and adolescence. This fact sheet provides a general overview for parents and professionals wo... Details >
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services |
Men and Depression Booklet
Also available in: Spanish
A detailed booklet that describes what you need to know about depression in men: how it looks, how it feels, getting help, and getting better.... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health |
Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts
Major depression, a significant predictor of suicide in older adults, is a widely underrecognized and undertreated medical illness. In fact, several studies have found that many older adults who comm... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health |
Online Depression Screening Test
ODST is a preliminary screening test for depressive symptoms that does not replace in any way a formal psychiatric evaluation. It is designed to give a preliminary idea about the presence of mild to m... Details >
Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information |
Poverty in Spirit
Nearly 20 million American adults are living with major depression. The percentages of Natives that are afflicted is significantly higher than the rates of Caucasians suffering from depression.... Details >
National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health |
Principles for Culturally Competent Health Care for Native Americans
Providers must seek to understand the culture of the Native American.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
Real Men. Real Depression.
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is reaching out to educate the public about depression in men through its Real Men. Real Depression. campaign.
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National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health |
S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine for Treatment of Depression, Osteoarthritis, and Liver Disease
The objective of this report was to conduct a search of the published literature on the use of S-adenosyl- L-methionine (SAMe) for the treatment of osteoarthritis, depression, and liver disease; and, ... Details >
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality |
St. John's Wort and the Treatment of Depression
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) has developed this fact sheet on the use of St. John's wort for depression. It is one of a series of fact sheets intended to help... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health |
Stories of Depression: Does This Sound Like You?
Also available in: Spanish
An easy-to-read booklet with personal stories of depression -- includes a checklist of symptoms and tips on getting help.... Details >
National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health |
Support Groups and Chapters-Depresion and Bipolar Support Alliance
This site offers DBSA chapters information and locator assistance, they offer more than 1000 peer-run support groups where you will find comfort and direction in a confidential and supportive setting,... Details >
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance |
The Use of Medication in Treating Childhood and Adolescent Depression
The American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry have prepared this Fact Sheet to help patients and families make informed decisions about obtaining the... Details >
American Psychiatric Association |
Treatment FAQ - National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
This article answers treatment questions regarding schizophrenia and depression. The article includes information on causes of schizophrenia, difference between schizophrenia and schizoaffective disor... Details >
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression |
What Causes Major Depressive Disorder?
This page provides information on possible causes and factors of depression... Details >
Depression Center |
What is Bipolar Disorder?
This page provides information on Bipolar Disorder.
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Depression Center |
Why Am I So Sad?
This fact sheet discusses sadness in children and teenagers, the difference between sadness and depression and where to get help when sadness becomes depression. This information is intended for use b... Details >
Nemours Foundation |