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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. ... Details >
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 >
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 >
Depression: List of Organization Information
This page lists organizations with information and services focusing on depression awareness education.... Details >
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 >
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 >