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[TOP]	WHAT IS DEPRESSION? Overview of Depression - National Depressive and Manic Depressives Association Depression and Manic Depression -- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill What is Bipolar Illness Frequently Asked Questions Online Depression Screening Test What is Depression -- American Medical Association Conquering Depression -- National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression Depressive Illness -- What Is It? -- National Foundation For Depressive Illness, Inc. Como Superar La Depresiand oacute;n -- National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression Mental Illness, An overview from American Psychiatric Association ALL ABOUT DEPRESSION (DrKoop.com) http://www.drkoop.com/conditions/depression/page_34_182.asp
[TOP]	GENERAL INFORMATION How to choose a psychiatrist Wing of Madness-- A layman's guide to depression, including links to relevant Internet sources. Health Insurance information from the American Psychiatric Association Depression Central by Dr. Ivan Goldberg -- Includes information on many aspects of depression (some are very technical) Self-Care Strategies Consumer Resources American Psychiatric Association The Royal College of Psychiatrists 'Help is at Hand' Leaflet Series Ask NOAH About: Mental Health/ Depression -- *New York Online Access to Health* Acceso Computarizado a la Salud de Nueva York, NOAH Facts for Families -- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Depression May signal silent Stroke -- drkoop.com Sleeplessness Could Be Key to Unlocking Depression: -- drkoop.com http://www.depressionalliance.org/ Depression Alliance is the UK's leading self-help organisation for people suffering from depression and their care givers. (ed. note: This site has way too many frames and can be really frustrating if you have a slow moden. Still, it does have some good information)
[TOP]	RESOURCES FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY Adolescent depression What to do if a Friend has depression -- - A Guide for Students 12 Things To Do If Your Loved One Is Addicted To Drugs and /or Alcohol - *NAMI* What to do if you suspect a loved one may be contemplating suicide --American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Danger Signs -- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention National directory of survivor support groups for families and friends of a suicide -- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Moody or Depressed: The Masks of Teenage Depression - Self-Help and Psychology Magazine 11 Questions to ask before Psychiatric - Mental Health Net
[TOP]	WOMEN AND DEPRESSION Breast Cancer Treatment may Trigger Depression: http://www.drkoop.com/news/stories/july/bcancer_depression.html Men and Women's symptoms of depression: http://www.drkoop.com/news/stories/august/brood_and_booze.html Mother's Depression Affects Child's Behavior: http://www.drkoop.com/news/stories/september/depression2.html Women and Depression Women and Suicide Facts --American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Pregnancy Pointers for Women with Psychiatric History -- NAMI Can Prozac Put An End To PMS? -- Medical Post Taking Mood Stabilizers during the Childbearing Years - NAMI
[TOP]	Therapy How to choose a psychologist American Psychological Association
[TOP]	MEDICATION Drug Information Database Free Medication Programs - NAMI's list of pharmaceutical companies which offer free medication Research reports on Fluoxetine (Prozac) (Very Technical) Combo of Drugs Can Help Treatment-resistant Depression - Mental Health Net Medications -- NAMI
[TOP]	TEENS AND CHILDREN Depression: How to Fight and Win -- This article originally appeared in *TEEN VOICES* Adolescent depression Manic Depressive illness in Teens Children of Parents with Mental Illness - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Questions and Answers about Child and Adolescent Psychiatry -- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. The Depressed Child The Columbia Teen Screen Suicide Prevention Project: Approaches to Preventing Teen Suicide -- Lifesavers newsletter What is Psychotherapy for Children and Adolescents? Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation for Children American Association of Child Psychologists Know Where to Find Help for Your Child Fact Sheet on Teenage Depression -- Ohio State University Glossary of Symptoms and Mental Illnesses Affecting Teenagers -- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Teen Suicide: Information that could help you save a life -HealthyWay (A Canadian site with links to resources in Canada and US) Article: The Romeo and Juliet Myth: Teenage Suicide Isn't Romantic --KidsHealth.org Child and Adolescent Suicide Facts Danger Signs -- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Light Therapy May Help Kids with Seasonal Depression - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
[TOP]	SUICIDE Covenant House 1-800-999-9999 If you are thinking about suicide... read this first SA\VE *Suicide Awareness\Voices of Education* Article: The Romeo and Juliet Myth: Teenage Suicide Isn't Romantic --KidsHealth.org Suicide Survivors -- Lifesavers newsletter The Columbia Teen Screen Suicide Prevention Project: Approaches to Preventing Teen Suicide -- Lifesavers newsletter Serotonin and the Suicidal Brain -- Lifesavers newsletter American Foundation for Suicide Prevention What to do if you suspect a loved one may be contemplating suicide --American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Danger Signs -- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Child and Adolescent Suicide Facts Danger Signs -- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Women and Suicide Facts --American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Creativity, Depression, and Suicide American Foundation for Suicide Prevention national directory of survivor support groups for families and friends of a suicide
[TOP]	ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS DHEA May Be Useful in Lifting Depression: http://www.drkoop.com/news/stories/august/dhea_depression.html Depression, Anger, Anxiety Levels Lowest in Summer: http://www.drkoop.com/news/stories/august/depression2.html SAM-e: Miracle Supplement or Snake Oil? http://www.drkoop.com/news/focus/july/same.html Study Looks at Use of Supplements for Psychiatric Disorders: http://www.drkoop.com/news/stories/september/supplement.html Questions and Answers about the Use of Light Therapy in Winter Depression -- Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center Light Therapy May Help Kids with Seasonal Depression - American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
[TOP]	ADDICTIONS Depression Linked to Faster Relapse After Alcohol Treatment Web of Addictions -- offers information on drug and alcohol addictions, as well as links to self-help pages Manage Your Feelings) (Cigarette Smoking and Depression and Anxiety)By the way, Zyban, which is mentioned in the article, is just another name for wellbutrin:
[TOP]	PERSONAL EXPERIENCES E's Story --"I have suffered from depression on and off for years. . . I have learned many things and the most important lesson is that depression is an illness,* not a state of mind.* Li's Story -- ". . .I first learned about [my brother's] illness when he was away at college and was diagnosed bipolar..." Ed's Story "My name is Ed, and I am a 28 year old gay male. . .My partner is depressive . . . ."
[TOP]	ANXIETY DISORDERS Online Screening for Anxiety-New York University Anxiety-Panic Internet Resource Panic Disorder -- American Psychiatric Association Public Information: Anxiety Disorders-- American Psychiatric Association The Mining Company's Panic Disorder Resources Agoraphobia-- Health Center Agoraphobia Definitions-- Health Answers Agoraphobia: A Personal View Anxiety Disorders Association of America Website Manage Your Feelings (Cigarette Smoking and Depression and Anxiety) By the way, Zyban, which is mentioned in the article, is just another name for Wellbutrin
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