Depression - resources

Depression - resources

Alternative Names

Resources - depression

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

Review Date: 11/12/2022
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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