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Find telephone support, email, and online chat resources if you or a loved one is severely depressed or expresses suicidal thoughts. Specific hotlines are provided for military veterans, teens, Spanis... Details >

Kristin Brooks Hope Center  

Also available in: Spanish 

This wallet card lists the warning signs of depression and suicide that may occur after a traumatic event. It also urges those who exhibit signs to call the toll-free suicide prevention hotline number... Details >

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This document presents frequently asked questions about depression and bipolar disorder. The document includes answers on cure, side effects of medication, and natural/herbal treatments. Also included... Details >

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance  

This fact sheet addresses common questions about diagnosis and treatment options for children with mental illnesses. Disorders affecting children may include anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyper... Details >

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Also available in: Spanish 

An easy-to-read booklet with a personal story of bipolar disorder -- includes a checklist of symptoms and tips on getting help.... Details >

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Find out about new and ongoing mental health clinical research trials and what you and your health care provider need to know before making a decision to participate in a trial.... Details >

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Also available in: Spanish 

There are many reasons why depression in older people is often missed or untreated. The good news is that people who are depressed usually feel better with the right treatment. ... Details >

National Institute on Aging Information Center

Also available in: Spanish 

Signs of depression can appear differently in men, women, children and older adults. This brochure describes the differences, and offers information on where to find help for yourself or for a loved o... Details >

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Also available in: Spanish 

Depression is a disabling illness that affects about 15% to 25% of cancer patients. This brief summary describes the causes and treatment of depression and risk factors and prevention of suicide in ad... Details >

National Cancer Institute

If you have experienced a mild, moderate, or severe injury to your brain due to a sudden trauma, this research-based guide that will help you understand your condition, risk of depression, and treatme... Details >

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Depression has often been misdiagnosed in the African American community. Learn about clinical depression and related causes, myths, symptoms, and treatment options.... Details >

Mental Health America  

Alzheimer's disease and depression have many symptoms that are alike. It can be hard to tell the difference between them. Learn typical signs of depression, how it is treated, what you can do to help.... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

This tool can help you determine if you should see a healthcare professional to discuss your feelings and learn if you may have depression.... Details >

University of Maryland Medical Center  

Also available in: Spanish 

Learn about the types, signs and causes of depression, and where to get help if you need it.... Details >

Office on Women's Health

Many of the changes faced by older adults—such as retirement, the death of friends and loved ones, increased isolation, or medical problems—can lead to depression. However, depression is not a normal ... Details >

Helpguide  

Watch this short presentation to learn more about depression.... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Depression is a serious medical illness. It’s feeling "down" and "low" and "hopeless" for weeks at a time. A short video and resources are offered to help you learn about signs, symptoms and current r... Details >

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

People with depression may not recognize or acknowledge that they're depressed. Help the person you care about recognize the symptoms of depression and get treatment. ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

If you think you are experiencing symptoms of clinical depression, this confidential depression screening test may help you to decide if you need to seek professional help. ... Details >

Mental Health America  

Do you know the difference between having the blues and having depression? Read this article to learn more about your feelings. ... Details >

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance offers both in-person and online support and forums, educational materials, and personalized wellness tools.... Details >

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance  

There are many types of mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and others. Read on for information on choosing the right type of professional for you, and l... Details >

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance  

Post-stroke psychological emotions are“natural.” They’re part of adjusting to the changes brought by a stroke. Often,talking about the effects of the stroke and acknowledging these feelings helps stro... Details >

American Stroke Association  

This locator provides you with comprehensive information about mental health services and resources and is useful for professionals, consumers and their families, and the public. Find services by sta... Details >

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This multimedia site features brief information on a variety of mental health topics including, anxiety, autism, depression, panic disorder, and more. Listen to taped presentations in the English, Rus... Details >

Healthy Roads Media   

How are older adults affected by depression? What should I do if I think I am depressed? How can I get immediate help if I am in a crisis? Find answers here to these, and other frequently asked quest... Details >

National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Spanish   

While many women experience some mild mood changes during or after the birth of a child, 15 to 20% of women experience more significant symptoms of depression or anxiety. Learn how you can prevent a w... Details >

Postpartum Support International  

This brief quiz is intended as an initial screening tool for depression, but it is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Only a qualified health professional can diagnose depression.... Details >

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance  

Treatment for seasonal affective disorder includes light therapy (phototherapy), psychotherapy and medications. Addressing the problem can help you keep your mood and motivation steady throughout the ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

A light therapy box is a device used mainly to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression. Light therapy boxes can be purchased over-the-counter or on the Internet without a doctor'... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

This fact sheet answers some frequently asked questions about St. John's Wort and depression, and summarizes the evidence about its effectiveness. ... Details >

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Clearinghouse, National Institutes of Health

Learn to recognize the signs of depression and what to do to get better. ... Details >

The Nemours Foundation  

Also available in: Spanish   

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can affect adults, teens, and children, especially during the fall and winter months. It's estimated that about 6 in every 100 people (6%) experience SAD. Read more ... Details >

The Nemours Foundation  

Also available in: Spanish   

Learn about different types of depression in children and how you can help.... Details >

The Nemours Foundation  

This site includes videos and text about the symptoms, causes and risk factors for depression. Treatment, including medication and psychotherapy, is discussed as well.... Details >

National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health

Also available in: Spanish   

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 >

The Nemours Foundation  

Also available in: Spanish 

This booklet describes the symptoms, treatment and factors contributing to depression that are unique to women. ... Details >

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)