Resources
Learning about depression can make it easier to take the first steps on the path toward feeling better. It helps to understand the symptoms and causes of depression, the range of treatments available, and how to care for yourself or a loved one with depression.
Here are some materials to help you get started: |
Online animation that shows how serotonin and norepinephrine work and how they may affect core mood and pain symptoms of depression |
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Symptom Body Map Checklist that helps you understand and identify symptoms you may be experiencing by allowing you to select, rate, and print out your own list of symptoms to bring to your doctor |
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Online depression resources including advocacy and support groups, health-related Web sites, drug information sites, and government agencies |
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Glossary of depression-related terms |
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Support Partners Program for tips and tools for managing your own recovery or helping a loved one recover from depression |
