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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 >
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 >
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 Screening Test
The Depression Screening Test 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 ... Details >
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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: 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 >