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Depression Challenges in Treating Late-Life Depression
Clinical Depression in Children and Adolescents "We often use the word "depression" to describe an occasional sad or
blue mood. Clinical depression, however, is not a passing mood. It is an illness that can
affect every aspect of a person's life. And although we may think of clinical depression
as an adult's disease, it can also affect children and adolescents." http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-md03.html A very comprehensive guide to self-help resources from Mental Health Net. Depression Alliance is the largest charity in Britain that is run by and
for sufferers of depression and their carers. We have at present about 3000 members and 60
self-help groups in the UK, publish a quarterly newsletter, and run a penfriend scheme.
Until April 1995 we were called `Depressives Associated'. We responded to 32,000 requests
for information in 1995. Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health Information on how to cope with the anxiety and depression associated with HIV and
AIDS. As well as self-help techniques and advice on drugs the site also includes caregiver
support.
A leaflet from the US National Institute of Mental Health on the
incidence, causes, and recognition of depression and mania and on available treatments. Depression and Mental Health Links Compiled by Tina M. Wood. Depression and Mental Health Sources on the Internet An extensive index of resources on depression including links to
newsgroups and mailing lists. Incorporates an impressive list of personal home pages
focusing on depression and other mood disorders, as well as general mental health. Depression Resources on the Web
Documents Concerning Depression Links to the main Newsgroups dealing with depression. "This site is Internet's central clearing house for information on all types of
depressive disorders and on the most effective treatments for individuals suffering from
Major Depression, Manic-Depression (Bipolar Disorder), Cyclothymia, Dysthymia and other
mood disorders." http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-md04.html
Index of links to resources on general mental health and depression; information about
books on depression written by depressives and information on activities of the Canadian
Mental Health Association. Epidemiology of Affective Disorders http://psy.utmb.edu/disorder/mood/epidem/rmah1.htm A Guide to Understanding Depression vs. Sadness How do you know when what you are experiencing is just a bad day or
something more serious? We all have our ups and downs depending on how our day or week is
going. The transition from bad day to rut to clinical depression can be gradual and leave
even the strongest person thinking, "What is wrong with me? I just have to try
harder! Why am I so lazy? Why can't I get out of bed?" Index of Depression Information "Clinical depression is a very serious and often misunderstood
illness that kills or incapacitates thousands of people every year. Like many others who
suffer from it, it took me literally years to come to terms with the fact that it is a
disease (as opposed to simple laziness or apathy on my part) and to unlearn all of the
myths and misinformation floating around out there.I'm providing these links for those of
you who are suffering from depression or know someone who is. Once you get the facts
straight, the disease can be beaten with medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes (or a
combination of these)." An Informational Guide to Understanding Depression Information provided by the DART Program of the National Institute of
Mental Health. Prepared by SOUNDPRINT. http://guide-p.infoseek.com/Health/Mental_health/Depression/ Brochure from the National Institute of Mental Health. http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-md01.html Neuropsychiatric Assessment and Treatment of Geriatric Depression Online article. http://www.dundee.ac.uk/meded/webupdate/ballinger/ballinger.htm#home The Online Depression Screening Test - SUNY. Article from the National Institute of Mental Health that discusses the incidence and
symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder, as well as the steps involved in diagnosing
and treating depressive disorders. Includes list of organizations offering further
information and assistance.
http://w3socpsy.med.rug.nl/@?docs/depress.htm St.-John's-Wort Evaluated as Herbal Antidepressant Online article from the Psychiatric Times. Stop-Depression Center at the Institute of T-Analysis International Here (the author claims) you can find lasting solutions for: depression,
dysthymia, dysthymic disorder, mood disorders, deep sorrow, grief, bereavement,
deep-seated pain, or any other name you wish to call your treatment requiring problems of
emotional trauma, high le vels of stress, exhaustion, anxiety, fears, despair, or simply
being low, blue, sad, insane, stressed out, panicky, anxious, fearful, tired, exhausted
and/or depressed.
Online article from the Psychiatric Times. The Tomatis® Method is in no way a substitute for medical or psychiatric care but it
can help to reduce the symptoms of depression and be a valuable aid to psychotherapy. Ron
Minson, a psychiatrist and the director of The Center for InnerChange in Denver has used
the Tomatis Method for several years and describes how it helps the process of
psychotherapy. Several studies on anxiety and depression conducted in South Africa at the
University of Potchefstroom back up his views.
http://www.mhsource.com/advocacy/narsad/anti-d.html The Uni/Bipolar Disorders Page Annotated index of newsgroups and mailing lists that focus on depression and other mood
disorders and general mental health sites. An Update on Postpartum Mood Disorders CME Credit.
A personal view. Why Don't I Feel Good? --Understanding Depression Information resource with an online form for requesting help or further information
from the Mental Health Association of Metropolitan Atlanta. http://www.yahoo.com/Health/Mental_Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/
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Depression Challenges in Treating Late-Life Depression
Clinical Depression in Children and Adolescents "We often use the word "depression" to describe an occasional sad or
blue mood. Clinical depression, however, is not a passing mood. It is an illness that can
affect every aspect of a person's life. And although we may think of clinical depression
as an adult's disease, it can also affect children and adolescents." http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-md03.html A very comprehensive guide to self-help resources from Mental Health Net. Depression Alliance is the largest charity in Britain that is run by and
for sufferers of depression and their carers. We have at present about 3000 members and 60
self-help groups in the UK, publish a quarterly newsletter, and run a penfriend scheme.
Until April 1995 we were called `Depressives Associated'. We responded to 32,000 requests
for information in 1995. Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health Information on how to cope with the anxiety and depression associated with HIV and
AIDS. As well as self-help techniques and advice on drugs the site also includes caregiver
support.
A leaflet from the US National Institute of Mental Health on the
incidence, causes, and recognition of depression and mania and on available treatments. Depression and Mental Health Links Compiled by Tina M. Wood. Depression and Mental Health Sources on the Internet An extensive index of resources on depression including links to
newsgroups and mailing lists. Incorporates an impressive list of personal home pages
focusing on depression and other mood disorders, as well as general mental health. Depression Resources on the Web
Documents Concerning Depression Links to the main Newsgroups dealing with depression. "This site is Internet's central clearing house for information on all types of
depressive disorders and on the most effective treatments for individuals suffering from
Major Depression, Manic-Depression (Bipolar Disorder), Cyclothymia, Dysthymia and other
mood disorders." http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-md04.html
Index of links to resources on general mental health and depression; information about
books on depression written by depressives and information on activities of the Canadian
Mental Health Association. Epidemiology of Affective Disorders http://psy.utmb.edu/disorder/mood/epidem/rmah1.htm A Guide to Understanding Depression vs. Sadness How do you know when what you are experiencing is just a bad day or
something more serious? We all have our ups and downs depending on how our day or week is
going. The transition from bad day to rut to clinical depression can be gradual and leave
even the strongest person thinking, "What is wrong with me? I just have to try
harder! Why am I so lazy? Why can't I get out of bed?" Index of Depression Information "Clinical depression is a very serious and often misunderstood
illness that kills or incapacitates thousands of people every year. Like many others who
suffer from it, it took me literally years to come to terms with the fact that it is a
disease (as opposed to simple laziness or apathy on my part) and to unlearn all of the
myths and misinformation floating around out there.I'm providing these links for those of
you who are suffering from depression or know someone who is. Once you get the facts
straight, the disease can be beaten with medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes (or a
combination of these)." An Informational Guide to Understanding Depression Information provided by the DART Program of the National Institute of
Mental Health. Prepared by SOUNDPRINT. http://guide-p.infoseek.com/Health/Mental_health/Depression/ Brochure from the National Institute of Mental Health. http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-md01.html Neuropsychiatric Assessment and Treatment of Geriatric Depression Online article. http://www.dundee.ac.uk/meded/webupdate/ballinger/ballinger.htm#home The Online Depression Screening Test - SUNY. Article from the National Institute of Mental Health that discusses the incidence and
symptoms of depression and bipolar disorder, as well as the steps involved in diagnosing
and treating depressive disorders. Includes list of organizations offering further
information and assistance.
http://w3socpsy.med.rug.nl/@?docs/depress.htm St.-John's-Wort Evaluated as Herbal Antidepressant Online article from the Psychiatric Times. Stop-Depression Center at the Institute of T-Analysis International Here (the author claims) you can find lasting solutions for: depression,
dysthymia, dysthymic disorder, mood disorders, deep sorrow, grief, bereavement,
deep-seated pain, or any other name you wish to call your treatment requiring problems of
emotional trauma, high le vels of stress, exhaustion, anxiety, fears, despair, or simply
being low, blue, sad, insane, stressed out, panicky, anxious, fearful, tired, exhausted
and/or depressed.
Online article from the Psychiatric Times. The Tomatis® Method is in no way a substitute for medical or psychiatric care but it
can help to reduce the symptoms of depression and be a valuable aid to psychotherapy. Ron
Minson, a psychiatrist and the director of The Center for InnerChange in Denver has used
the Tomatis Method for several years and describes how it helps the process of
psychotherapy. Several studies on anxiety and depression conducted in South Africa at the
University of Potchefstroom back up his views.
http://www.mhsource.com/advocacy/narsad/anti-d.html The Uni/Bipolar Disorders Page Annotated index of newsgroups and mailing lists that focus on depression and other mood
disorders and general mental health sites. An Update on Postpartum Mood Disorders CME Credit.
A personal view. Why Don't I Feel Good? --Understanding Depression Information resource with an online form for requesting help or further information
from the Mental Health Association of Metropolitan Atlanta. http://www.yahoo.com/Health/Mental_Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/
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