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Patient Education Information
 Depression - WomensHealth.gov explains
all about depression.
Depression - The FDA has produced this
fact sheet.
FamilyDoctor.org
- Quick facts on different facets of depression from
FamilyDoctor and the American Academy of Family Physicians:
Depression: When the Blues Won't Go Away
- The National Institutes of Mental Health have created
this handout.
Antidepressant Medicines: A Guide for Adults with Depression - Excellent 12 page booklet with plain talk and information about antidepressants.
DBSA:
Depression - Extensive information about
the illness, with a link to a confidential online screening
self-test. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
is a patient-directed organization focusing on depression
and bipolar disorder. The organization fosters an understanding
about the impact and management of these illnesses by
providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and
information written in language the general public can
understand.
Depression - The National Institute
of Mental Health distributes this fact sheet on depression
which includes treatment options and a section on how
to help yourself.
Depression and Anxiety: Exercise Eases Symptoms - The Mayo Clinic offers this advice.
Don't
Let the Blues Hang Around - The
National Institute on Aging has created this information
about ways to get help when you are down.
Getting Help - The National Institute of Mental Health offers this information about locating treatment.
Let's
Talk Facts About Choosing a Psychiatrist
- The American Psychiatric Association offers this advice.
Let's
Talk Facts About Depression - This is another
pamphlet from the American Psychiatric Association.
MEDLINEPlus
Medical Encyclopedia - The Health Illustrated
Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus includes over 4,000 articles
about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries.
It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs
and illustrations. Please check the alphabetic listing
for the topic you want.
Postpartum
Depression - Answers to common questions
about this type of depression. The site is provided
by the National Women's Health Information Center.
TeensHealth:
Depression - An article especially for
teens from KidsHealth. KidsHealth provides families
with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information
they can use about a wide array of medical, emotional,
and developmental topics.
Understanding
Hospitalization for Mental Health - The Depression
and Bipolar Support Alliance has created this excellent
brochure on hospitalization.
What
To Do When Depression Enters a Relationship - Mental Health America offers these tips.
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