Depression - resources
Resources - depression
Counselors sometimes work with a group of people (support group) to help identify problem issues and direct members towards understanding and personal wellness.
Information
Depression is a medical condition. If you think you may be depressed, see a health care provider.
The following organizations are good sources of information on depression:
- American Psychiatric Association --
www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression - National Alliance on Mental Illness --
www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression - National Institute of Mental Health --
www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression - US Dept of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health --
www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/mental-health-conditions/depression - US National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus --
medlineplus.gov/depression.html