Mental Health and Depression
treatments
Minority health disparities
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Brief look at the disparities among minorities for mental health and depression issues, particularly for treatment.
Feeling good mentally
Mental Health America
Great tips for ways to improve your mental health and fight depression.
Guide to professionals
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Check out this helpful guide to choosing a health care provider for treating depression and mental health problems.
symptoms
Normal mental health
Mayo Clinic
Are you depressed or just feeling blue? Learn about the science and perceptions behind normal mental health and depression.
Screening tools
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Use helpful screening tools to evaluate your mental health and depression status.
Emotional well-being
American Academy of Family Physicians
Happy? Sad? Angry? Learn how your emotions affect mental health and depression.
Gender matters
Society for Women's Health Research
Article details differences in mental health and depression issues for men and women.
self-help
Locating services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Svcs Admin.
Valuable resource for finding facilities and support services to address mental health and depression.
Eating right
Mental Health Foundation
How will diet affect mental health and depression? Get helpful tips for healthy eating.
Finding a treatment center
At Health
Useful directory for finding a treatment center to address mental health and depression concerns.
risks
Alcohol and mental health
The Site
Short description of the negative effects alcohol can have on mental health and depression.
alternatives
Alternative options
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Svcs Admin.
Extensive list of alternative approaches to addressing mental health and depression, including art, diet, music and acupuncture.
Healthy diet
BBC News
Hear one man's personal account of how changes in diet were beneficial for his mental health and depression status.
Exercise benefits
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
Lengthy article details the benefits of exercise for improving mental health and treating depression.
Faith communities
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Learn how religion can be helpful for combating depression in the community.


