Depression

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Am I Depressed? (40)
Diagnostic tools, official criteria, lists of depression symptoms and other information useful in recognizing and diagnosing mood disorders.

Who's at Risk? (108)
The demographics of depression.

Causes of Depression (56)
Information about the causes of depression.

Types of Depression (77)
Information about various types of mood disorders.

Treatments for Depression (813)
Depression treatment options, ranging from traditional medical and psychotherapeutic methods to alternative medical approaches.

Getting Help (23)
Getting help for depression: resources to help you find a doctor or therapist in your area and prepare for your first.

Support Resources (52)
There are numerous face-to-face support groups, chat rooms, forums and mailing lists available to help those with depression. Locate one that fits your needs here.

Coping Skills (32)
By learning better coping skills you can reduce your stress levels and help your depression.

True Stories of Depression (60)
True stories of the experiences people have had with depression.

Suicide and Self-Injury (69)
Organizations for suicide prevention, grief, and awareness; self-injury resources.

Your Rights (27)
Information resources dealing with the various legal issues associated with mental illness, such as disability law and patient's rights.

Depression Facts (32)
Get the facts about depression. The life you save could be your own.

FAQs (157)
Find answers to your most frequently asked questions about depression on one of these FAQs.

Glossary (192)
Are you confused by the all the medical and scientific jargon that you're hearing? This glossary provides definitions for many of the terms used on this site.

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