Depression and Mood Disorders:News
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Depression: A Treatable Illness --
A depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood. People with a depressive illness cannot merely "pull themselves together" and get better. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. Appropriate treatment, however, can help most people who have depression.
The Depressed Child -- Children under stress, who experience loss, or who have attentional,
learning or conduct disorders are at a higher risk for depression. Plain Talk About Depression -- Informative and helpful ideas for coping with depression. You are Not Alone... -- Where to start in dealing with various mental illnesses, including depression.
Self Help Resources and Supplies:
Links and Online Resources
Bipolar Disorder --
Brochure from the National Institute of Mental Health, NIMH. Coping with
Depression Depression Central -- Internet's central clearing house for information on all types of depressive
disorders. Depressed Moms.com -- For women who have children and depression.
Have a Heart's Home -- Self-help on depression, suicide and emotion. Effective Treatments are Available -- Information on treatment options on depression from NIHM. Major Depression IMH PENDULUM --
Resources on manic depression or bi-polar disorder. Be aware they have various support services coordinated by people who have been there for bipolars and their families. Psychotherapy for Depression. -- Article by Dr. John Grohol, one of the most respected psychologists online today. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) -- Resources by Mary Jacobs, winter depression information. Symptoms of Depression and Danger Signs of Suicide Understanding Depression - From the University of Illinois Counseling Department. Walkers in Darkness Website -- Peer to peer support, information and resources for people with mood disorders. Women and
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