Major Depression
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What is major depression?
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Introduction to major depression that includes symptoms, causes and information about treatment options for this serious disease.
A personal story
HealthyPlace
One patient describes causes and symptoms of his major depression and the treatments that helped.
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Understanding depression
Mayo Clinic
A comprehensive look at the signs, symptoms and treatments for major depression.
A self-test for depression
Mental Health America
Confidential and anonymous self-test helps you identify major depression and other forms.
Depression is real
Depression is Real Coalition
The Down and Up podcasts cover the realities of major depression. Interviews with world experts and patients.
How depression feels
Wings of Madness
Vivid descriptions of the major depression symptoms. Less clinical and more personal than the typical self-assessment questionaires.
Inside the brain
HealthiNation
This video tour of the brain explains symptoms and causes of major depression and other depressive disorders.
Clinical depression
Wikipedia
Solid introduction to major depression, the most common type of depressive disorder. Detailed information about diagnosis.
Symptoms and treatment options specically for children and teens suffering from major depression.
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Make an action plan
Glaxo Smith Kline
Fill out this action plan with your doctor and post your strategy for treating depression. Highly recommended.
A friendly, conversational pamphlet to help college students recognize major depression. Sprinkled with personal stories and experiences.
Seeking online support
Depressed Like Me
A community forum and a variety of self-help tools for patients with major depression.
Quick reference sheet summarizes the facts on major depression in women and dispels popular myths.
Tips for coping
Psych Central
Everyday tips for regaining control of your life while you treat major depression.

