Publications about Depression
Booklets
- Depression
- A detailed booklet that describes Depression symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping. En Español
- Depression and College Students
- Many people experience the first symptoms of depression during their college years. This booklet describes what depression is, how it affects college students, and treatment options.
- Men and Depression
- 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. En Español
- Women and Depression: Discovering Hope
- A booklet that describes the symptoms, treatment and factors contributing to depression that are unique to women. En Español
Easy-to-Read
- Depression
- A brochure on depression that explains what it is and how to get help. En Español
- Depression and Cancer
- This brochure describes the signs and symptoms of depression and how it is linked to other illnesses, including cancer. En Español
- Depression and Chronic Pain
- This brochure describes the signs and symptoms of depression and how it is linked to other illnesses, including chronic pain. En Español
- Depression and Diabetes
- This brochure describes the signs and symptoms of depression and how it is linked to other illnesses, including diabetes. En Español
- Depression and Heart Disease
- This brochure describes the signs and symptoms of depression and how it is linked to other illnesses, including heart disease. En Español
- Depression and HIV/AIDS
- This brochure describes the signs and symptoms of depression and how it is linked to other illnesses, including HIV/AIDS. En Español
- Depression and Osteoporosis
- This brochure describes the signs and symptoms of depression and how it is linked to other illnesses, including osteoporosis. En Español
- Depression and Parkinson's Disease
- This brochure describes the signs and symptoms of depression and how it is linked to other illnesses, including Parkinson's disease. En Español
- Depression and Stroke
- This brochure describes the signs and symptoms of depression and how it is linked to other illnesses, including stroke. En Español
- Depression in Women
- An easy-to-read booklet on depression in women that explains what it is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and how to get help
- Men and Depression
- Men and women may experience depression very differently. This brochure describes common signs and symptoms, and treatment options for depression in men. En Español
- Older Adults and Depression
- Depression is not a normal part of aging. This brochure describes the signs, symptoms, and treatment options of depression in older adults. En Español
- Suicide in America: Frequently Asked Questions
- A brief overview of the statistics on depression and suicide with information on depression treatments and suicide prevention En Español
Fact Sheets
- Depression and High School Students
- Answers to students’ frequently asked questions about depression.
- Depression in Children and Adolescents (Fact Sheet)
- A fact sheet that describes the development in our understanding of how depression affects children and adolescents and the direction of future research.
- Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts (Fact Sheet)
- A brief overview of the statistics on depression and suicide in older adults, with information on depression treatments and suicide prevention
En Español
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Educational Resources
Materials from Other Organizations
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- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)External Link: Please review our disclaimer.
- ClinicalTrials.govExternal Link: Please review our disclaimer.
- MedlinePlusExternal Link: Please review our disclaimer.