Depression

INFORMATION

Caregiver Depression - A Growing Mental Health Concern (US) - "Too often, attention to mental health services for older people and their caregivers is negligible or absent, despite the fact that mental health problems and caregiver distress are among the leading reasons for institutionalization" (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1999).

LINKS

beyondblue (AUS) - beyondblue aims to provide clear and comprehensive information about depression. This website will take you step-by-step through the symptoms of depression; how to recognise it, how to get help, how to help someone and how to stay well.

Black Dog Institute (AUS) - The Black Dog Institute is an educational, research, clinical and community-oriented facility dedicated to improving the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders.

Geriatric Mental Health Foundation (USA) - All people feel sad or unhappy at times during their lives, but persistent sadness may be depression, a serious illness affecting 15 out of every 100 adults over age 65 in the United States. Depression is not a normal part of growing old but rather a treatable medical illness that impacts more than 6 million of the more than 40 million Americans over age 65. Click on link for depression articles for the elderly.

Healthy Place - Depression Community (US) - For those who have already been diagnosed with depression and are in treatment, we want to help you learn as much as you can about depression and to offer you support in your recovery. We want to give you up-to-date information about what depression is (and what it isn't). There are some common myths about depression that aren't correct.

I Had A Black Dog (AUS) - Blogspot of Matthew Johnson, co-author of Living With A Black Dog. Like my book, I Had A Black Dog, I want to try and keep this site simple, informative and up to date. Because of the illustrative nature of the book, words were modest, so hopefully I can elaborate a little more than I did in the book.

Ministry Of Health - Depression Helpline (NZ) - A Depression Helpline for those who wish to speak to a trained counsellor. Online resources for people with depression and those who support them.

Mothers Matter - Family Whanau New Zealand Trust (NZ) - The Postnatal Depression Family/Whanau New Zealand Trust was set up as a Charitable Trust in 2006 to improve awareness and understanding of postnatal depression (PND) and related mental illnesses in pregnancy and after childbirth. The Trust has set up this website to provide up to date information for these mothers, fathers and their families/whanau and for those health professionals who are treating them.

Out Of The Blue (NZ) - We hope that this site will provide useful information that will show you where to go for help as well as how to recognise the signs of depression. Out of the Blue features personal stories that have been written by individuals who have had experience of depression, and who want to share their experiences as a way to support others.

Post Natal Distress Support Network Trust (NZ) - The Post Natal Distress Support Network provides support for women/families/whanau affected by postnatal depression. We offer a peer support group facilitated by Meegan Hirst Tuesday mornings during term time incl free creche. There is no fee to participate and no Drs referral needed. Anyone can attend from anywhere in Auckland, and can attend as long as they think they need to. We also offer phone support and can provide information on Post Natal Depression.

The LowDown (NZ) - The Lowdown aims to help young people recognise and understand depression. This site encourages and enables them to seek appropriate help, or puts them in touch with trained professionals. If you or someone you know is experiencing depression, The Lowdown is a good place to be. Here you'll find info on depression, and advice on dealing with it. The Lowdown has a great new online service for people experiencing depression or for those who know someone who is. It is a service where you can get live one on one support and learn some skills to help solve problems you may be experiencing.

Undoing Depression (USA) - I want this website to be a place where people can find the tools they need to help them live better. In my work I see far too many people who suffer needlessly because they either don't recognize their own problems or because they've come to believe that their loneliness or pain is normal. We've tried to structure this site from the bottom up, so to speak, in order that people will recognize in our topics the problems they're dealing with, find some help on those issues, and some guidance on getting further help.

VIDEOS

Depression & Anxiety Disorders - Depression causes feelings of sadness, loss and anger that can interfere with everyday life. It affects up to 16 million Americans. Anxiety disorders are also rather common. In this interview, we learn the latest treatments for depression and anxiety disorders, such as panic attacks, phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Part 1; Part 2

Stress, Anxiety & Depression - Life has become stressful for many people because of the turbulence in the economy. In this interview with Ellen Beth Levitt, psychiatrist Jill RachBeisel covers the following topics: good stress vs. bad stress, coping with financial stress, excessive stress and anxiety, body's reactions to stress, stress management, good sleep hygiene, panic attacks. Part 1; Part 2