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Depression and clinical depression - more online resources

About Depression - Articles, a weekly newsletter, support chats and forums, a depression screening quiz, links to resources, and drug information.

All About Depression - Depression, its causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Discussion board, newsletter, Web and book resources, news and research, and online assessments and workshops.

Alternative Approach to Depression Recovery - The Depression Antidotes Newsletter archive, inspirational poetry, depression test directory, coaching programme information, personal story, ebook, free Depression Check List.

Answers to Depression - Depression information, causes, diagnosis, ebook on how to feel better and self test.

The Autism Home Page - Cotard Syndrome (the delusion that one is dead), Fregoli Syndrome, and Capgras Syndrome.

Beyondblue - the national depression initiative - Information about depression to consumers, carers and health professionals.

BluePages Depression Information - Information about depression compiled by the Australian National University's Centre for Mental Health Research.

Brain Drain: Depression in Men - Information about depression in men, from a layman's view by Angus Bancroft.

Challenges Online - Topics on therapy for depression, anxiety, pain, and grief. Listen live to a radio show, join the chat room, reading list, and contests.

The Clinical Depression Page - A site about Clinical Depression: the myths, symptoms, treatment, personal experience, ways to help a depressed person and links.

Clinical Depression.com - Links to depression medications, depression news, and reading list.

Coping With Depression - Online course focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of depression as well as the stigma, biological, environmental, and genetic nature of depression.

Cure for Unhappiness - Unhappiness and grief - causes and cures.

Defeat Depression - News and articles depression, mood disorders and stigma

Depnet - Online information - symptoms, treatment modalities, news articles and interactive support for teenage and adult Australians afflicted depressive illnesses.

depressed.ws - Information and links about clinical depression, including self-help and support.

Depression - Diagnosis and treatment of depression.

Depression - Brief information about depression.

Depression - A Treatable Illness - Information concerning depressive disorders and treatment options.

Depression - An Unknown Evil - Symptoms, self-help, pages for friends helping people with depression, facts about self-harm and suicide, and an email help line.

Depression - For Teens By Teens - Signs and symptoms, real life stories,statistics and facts, causes and medical information.

Depression - Influences and Solutions - Personality theory and depression from the existential and spiritual or transpersonal view.

Depression - Patient Education - Patient Education on Depression, offered in English and Spanish.

Depression Advances - Treatment advances for major depressive disorder and resources from the pharmaceutical company, Eli Lilly - newsletter, PowerPoint presentation about depression and a symptom checklist.

Depression: An Introduction - Information and symptoms of depression with a depression support site and information for friends and family. Also includes information on antidepressants, therapy, suicide, myths, books, poetry, and links.

Depression and Alternative Health - Links to articles on antidepressants, herbs and depression.

Depression and Anxiety Information Page - Information about anxiety and depression including signs, symptoms, treatment, solutions, product reviews, overviews of major prescription drugs, side effects, warnings and alternatives.

Depression and Manic Depression - The causes and treatments of both bipolar (manic) depression and depression.

Depression Cure - The Glass Belljar - A self-help guide for sufferers of depression and their loved ones, including case studies, treatment, therapy, advice, news and information about depression.

Depression Depot - Information on the causes and treatment of Major Depression, depression links, information on anti-depressants, non-drug therapy, and personal experience.

Depression: Doctor's Guide to the Internet - Recent medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with depression and depression-related disorders.

Depression from Ladies Home Journal - Information on symptoms of depression including postpartum depression in new mothers, ways to manage depression and stress and depression.

Depression Help and Prevention - Depression help, information on symptoms and cure of different types of depression, recommended books, self help courses, and articles.

Depression Help For You - Help and resources to sufferers of depression.

Depression Information - Offers information on multiple different types of depression from both traditional and alternative views.

Depression Information and Screening - Offers confidential depression screening test online. Provides information on symptoms, treatments and how to find help.

Depression Information at iVillage.com - Information on symptoms, treatment options and strategies for managing depression.

Depression News - Topix.net - News on depression collected from diverse sources on the web.

Depression Resource Center - Medical news, information, articles, links, message boards, and books.

Depression Self Assessment Quiz - Depression symptoms and treatments. Take a quiz to assess risk for depression.

Depression WebWorld - Articles on depression and antidepressant therapy.

Depression Week - Information about the prevention, symptoms and medications for depression. An online newsletter about the battle against depression.

Depression.com - Facts about depression, including how to manage it and how to live with this medical condition.

DepressionDoctor.com - An online psychiatrist describes depression and its treatment. Includes symptoms, patient stories and online testing.

DepressioNet - A comprehensive source of information, help, and support for people who have depression or are depressed.

Depression-Net - A source of information on depression, treatments and medicines. Includes patient and information from medical professionals.

DepressionVoice - Survey for people with depression. Share your experiences, learn from others, and help improve medical care.

DRADA: Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association - Includes book reviews, support groups, and personal stories.

eMedicine - Depression Resource - Educational resource on depression and depressive disorders, including links to full text articles.

eMedicine Health - Depression - Overview of depression and its causes, symptoms and treatment.

Emotional First Aid - A guide to relief from depression.

Employee Depression - Definition of clinical depression, symptoms, and treatments.

Feelgood Counseling: Depression Resource Center - Online and email counseling from a registered clinical psychologist. Free support groups, resources and recommended reading on depression and related topics.

Focus on Depression - Depression and depressive disorders - information on treatment, antidepressant medications, and support groups.

Go On And Live - Discusses the signs, symptoms, and treatment of clinical depression and generalized anxiety disorder.

Have a Heart's Depression Resource - Articles to help those with depression and thoughts of suicide better understand what they are going through.

Healing Depression - Offers resources, studies, information about medications, and tools.

HealthyPlace.com Depression Community - How to diagnose, manage and treat depression. Includes antidepressant medication information, hosted depression support groups, depression chatrooms, online depression tests, diaries, and buddy lists.

HelpHorizons.com - Coping with Depression - Articles, columns, and other resources about Coping with Depression.

Hope in your Heart - Information about depression and medication as well as on-line tests.

Initiative on Depression and Primary Care at Dartmouth - A program to enhance physicians' ability to recognize and treat depression. Includes project summaries and resources.

InteliHealth: Depression - Health information reviewed by Harvard Medical School. Includes a depression self-assessment, treatment options, intervention, information on high-risk groups, and an Ask The Expert section.

Leaflets About Depression - In 1992, The Royal College of Psychiatrists launched a 5-year national 'Defeat Depression' campaign. The campaign emphasized that depression is common, recognizable and treatable.

Life Really Sucks - Depression & treatment links and forum.

Lift Depression - Information, case studies, myths debunked, SSRI, treatment options, books, and tapes.

The Lundbeck Institute - Information about CNS diseases, such as depression, schizophrenia, Parkinson, Alzheimer and migraine.

The Meaning of Depression - Depression is a natural response and a natural solution with a meaning that can and should be deciphered.

Melancholia - Resources, comments, information and humor from a sufferer of depression and melancholia. [.doc format reader required]

Mental Health Recovery.com - This site offers an array of self-help products like books, videos and audio tapes. It also offers seminars and a free crisis plan article. From Mary Ellen Copeland, MS, MA.

Mental Illness Education Project - MIEP offers manic depression videos for families, individuals, and institutions.

MerckSource - Depression - Information and resources about depression and its causes.

MyDepression - Provides interactive tools, educational materials, community, and online support from a depression nurse.

National Foundation for Depressive Illness Inc. - Information on symptomology, biochemical make-up, and treatment as well as possible ramifications if left untreated are examined in this site.

Neurotransmissions - A concise introduction to the topic of mental illness, especially depression, with "Myth versus Fact" section and links to major U.S.-based mental health organizations and other online resources.

100+ Nutrients Crosslinked to Disease - Click to cross between nutrient and depression associations, scientific research information. Nutrient, lifestyle, and medical options, drugs, and precautions.

Online Depression Screening Test - Answer a few simple questions to determine if you are experiencing depressive symptoms. Provides a referral list and information on depression.

Path of Hope - Information, facts, and tools to manage depression. Supportive forums for people diagnosed with depression and their loved ones. Submit poetry for helping people understand depression.

Personal Health Zone - Depression - Depression resources, information, products and services.

Principal Health News - News, special reports, treatment tips, and other resources.

Psych Central - Depression - Information about depression and mood disorders, interactive quiz, support forum, and a directory of recommended resources about depressive illnesses.

RealAge Depression Center - Information, risk factors, and treatment plans for all types of depression symptoms, free depression test and personalized recommendations.

Suite101.com - Depression - A weekly series of articles on depressive disorder - diagnosis, treatment, special issues, essays, and personal stories - plus discussion boards, book reviews, a newsletter archive, online newsletter sign-up.

Symptoms of Depression - From SAD, PMDD, anxiety and mood disorders, to chronic and postpartum depression, learn about the symptoms of depression in women, men, teens and children.

Teen Depression - Information and resources about depression and suicide in teenagers

Teen Depression Central - A place for teens to talk to other teens about their experiences with depression.

4therapy.com - Depression Channel - Collection of articles about this condition.

To Heal Depression - A source of information on cause, diagnosis, and treatment of depression.

Twilight Bridge - Depression Resource Center - Resources on depression including webcasts by prominent psychiatrists, articles, forums, online screening, support through online forum and links.

Understanding Depression - Learn to understand depression and the role that thinking and attitude can play in it. Includes an online depression test, depression symptoms and cognitive therapy information.

WalkersWeb - An information and support site for mood disorders such as depression.

WebMD - Depression - Articles, links, and resources for sufferers of depression.

Wing of Madness - A consumer's guide to depression, with articles, links, and a message board.

Working Toward Recovery - Information resource for the treatment of depression and generalized anxiety disorder - signs, symptoms and causes.

Yahoo! Health - Depression Health Center - Information on depression and depressive illnesses - symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, resources, personal stories, news, drugs & medications.

Postpartum depression

The Association for Post Natal Illness - Information and advice from the UK charity. Includes available leaflets and newsletter.

Baby Blues Connection - Volunteer association providing information, resources and phone support to postpartum mothers.

Center for Postpartum Health - Addresses the pregnancy and birth needs of women and their families, before and after delivery, particularly as it pertains to the development of depression and other mood disorders.

Depression After Delivery, Inc. - Non-profit organisation offering support, information and education for those affected by mental health issues connected with pregnancy and birth.

Depression Depot: Postpartum Depression - Information regarding diagnosis, risk factors and treatment.

DrDonnica.com - An article about postpartum depression including risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale - Developed to assist primary care health professionals to detect mothers suffering from postnatal depression.

eMedicine Health: Postpartum Depression - Extensive information about postpartum depression; including causes, symptoms and treatment. Also gives practical, self-help techniques.

Emory University Women's Mental Health Program - Focussing on the evaluation and treatment of emotional disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Includes archive of articles covering a range of studies carried out into pregnancy related mood disorders.

The Functions of Postpartum Depression - A research article proposing an evolutionary function for postpartum depression.

iVillage:Emotional Concerns - Range of articles exploring postpartum depression and other pregnancy related emotional disorders; including FAQs, coming off antidepressants and having another baby after suffering PPD.

Kids Health - Includes information on severity, diagnosis and treatment.

A Lighter Shade of Blue - Post partum adjustment, depression and anxiety. A resource for women to learn about symptoms and treatments.

Medbroadcast.com - Causes, symptoms, risk factors and ways to cope.

Meet A Mum Association (MAMA) - UK registered charity setup in 1979 to help and support mothers who feel depressed and isolated after their babies are born. UK network of local support groups.

PND Productions - A Postnatal Depression (PND) video and CD ROM for health care professionals and parents dealing with the postnatal depression and its effects. Produced by PND counsellor, Liz Wise.

Post Natal Depression - Information, stories and support forum.

Postpartum Assistance for Mothers - Dr. Shoshana Bennett offers education and emotional support for women experiencing postpartum depression and other prenatal and postpartum mood disorders.

Postpartum Depression - Information regarding assessment of risk, causes and treatment options.

Postpartum Depression, Anxiety and Psychosis - One woman's account of her decent into and back out of postpartum depression and anxiety.

Postpartum Feelings - Identifying and dealing with postpartum blues, serious depression and psychosis.

Postpartum Support International - A self-help support network, research guide and international bibliography on postpartum depression. Includes a self-assessment test.

Pregnancy and Depression - A compilation of online information about depression during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Focus is primarily on antidepressants and most links are to research-based information.

Royal College of Psychiatrists: Post Natal Depression - Patient information focussing on the diagnosis and quick treatment of PND, including a list of tips for helping relieve the effects of PND.

Surrey Post Natal Depression - Support and information site developed by East Surrey Primary Care Trust in conjunction with local mothers who have experienced postnatal depression.

Understanding Postnatal Depression - Information and tips for mothers and families affected by PND, compiled by a mother who has experienced the illness herself. Provides two forums for sharing experiences and support.

Understanding Postnatal Depression - UK mental health charity information booklet with extensive information about postnatal depression, including signs, causes, self-help and support. [PDF]

Web MD: Postpartum Depression - For the one in 10 new dads whose partners suffer from postpartum depression, it can be a frightening and lonely experience. Looking at PPD from the Father's perspective.

WebMD: Behind the Smile - Marie Osmond visited WebMD Live to discuss her struggle with postpartum depression (PPD). PPD can seem overwhelming, but with proper help, it can be treated.

WellMother.com - Information resource for postpartum depression, depression in pregnancy, infertility, PMS, menopause, pregnancy loss and other reproductive mental health issues.

Child and teen / teenage depression

About Teen Depression - Information on teen depression diagnosis, treatment and statistics.

Alice's Garden - Support and information for parents of children with depression, including a catalog of links, a discussion board and an ICQ group.

Childhood Depression - A mood disorder among children that resembles depression in adults, but shows up in very different ways in children. Interactive Glossary - TherapistFinder.net.

Children and Medication for Depression - Articles, agencies, organizations, and websites to find information and resources for issues involving the medication of children, adolescents, and teenagers for the treatment of depression.

Dealing With Teen Depression - Information and statistics on depression and suicide among adolescents.

The Depressed Child - For adults who want to help depressed children. Administered by the parent of a child who died of undiagnosed depression. Chat room, list of symptoms and treatments, legislative/political developments, and resources.

Depression in Children and Adolescents - Information on how to identify signs of depression from early childhood children through adolescence. Discussion of treatment options.

Depression in Children and Adolescents - Diagnosis and treatment of childhood and adolescent depression.

Depression in Youth - Childhood Depression - Childhood and adolescent depression resources, from your About.com Depression Guide.

Experience Journal: Pediatric Depression - Stories and personal experiences from families with a child suffering from depression.

MerckSource - Adolescent Depression - Information about depression in teens, its causes and warning signs.

National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association - To educate patients, families, professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses.

Parenting a Child with Depression - Support group for parents. Share stories, experiences, and advice.

Teen Depression - Preevention, detection, and treatment of teen depression and how to distinguish it from teen stress.

Three Springs - Residential treatment center for child and adolescent depression.

Three Springs - residential treatment center for child and adolescent depression.

Understanding and Dealing With Depression in Ages 6 to 12 - Covers symptoms of depression in children, as well as recommended treatment and advice to parents.

Wing of Madness: Children and Depression - Discusses myths about childhood depression, symptoms and treatment options.

Treatment of depression

Alternative Mental Health - Provides information on alternative treatments for depression. Searchable directory of practitioners and clinics.

Alternative Solutions to Depression - Resources offer ideas that range from changing thinking patterns to changing diet. Books, articles, and online quiz.

APA Help Center - Provides information on coping with problems, the mind-body connection, mental health conditions, therapy and how to find a psychologist.

Bristol Hypnotherapy Clinic - Brief therapy for clinical as well as ante and post natal depression. Includes information about the causes of depression.

Cognitive Therapy Center of Brooklyn - Overview of cognitive behavior therapy with information for consumers.

Concepts and Dreams - Introduces a new supplement that offers an alternative for those who suffer from mild to moderate depression

Crazy Meds - Getting Your Life Together with Mental Illness - The good, bad and funny of meds from people who have taken too many. The pros and cons of meds, latest research, personal experience, and forum.

Depression.com - Treating Depression - Information on treating depression, including a depression treatment plan, plus medication for anxiety and depression.

ECT.org - Information about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Articles, news, studies, 1st Person Project with self reports, message board. Support and advocacy for ECT consumer survivors.

Food and Mood Project - Explores the relationship of nutrition and mood. Includes recipes for feeling better, resources, survey and findings.

Managing Anxiety and Depression - Article lists ways to manage anxiety and depression.

Meditation and Depression - How the practice of meditation can aid with depression.

The Myth of Depression Medications - Use the power of your mind - not antidepressants - to handle depression, anxiety, and panic attacks.

National Empowerment Center - Contains recovery resources and self help tools.

NIMH - Depression - Offers booklets and fact sheets for consumers and researchers. Listing of clinical trials and funding opportunities.

Nutritional Healing - Provides guidelines for treating depressive and other disorders with supplements. Lists common deficiencies and depressive symptoms.

The Option Institute - Personal growth programs for help with depression, anxiety and fibromyalgia.

The Other Side Resource - Information about adverse side effects of antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs, including prozac, paxil, and zoloft.

Psychology Online - Contains an overview of psychotherapy and medication. Lists side effects of medication and questions to ask the doctor. The role of cognitive therapy in treating depression.

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression - Clinics located in Canada employing rTMS to treat depression, OCD, auditory hallucinations, schizophrenia and Parkinson's. Includes articles and frequently asked questions about rTMS.

Roundtable Ministries - Offers a non-denominational approach to treating depression.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Major Depression - New treatment for resistant Major Depression offers the benefit of Shock Therapy without the major problems of disability, memory loss, seizure or anesthesia.

Treatments for Depression - Depression treatments including medication, psychotherapy, self-help, and alternative treatments such as herbs and phototherapy.

Treatments for Depression, Anxiety and Stress - Offers program to treat depression and anxiety.

University of Michigan Depression Center - The University of Michigan Depression Center working to develop, disseminate, and advance science, education, treatment and prevention strategies for clinical depression.

Yoga For Depression - Articles and resources about Yoga practice to balance to the body and emotions.

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