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Definition of Depression:
Depression is a serious medical illness that involves the brain. It's more than just a feeling of being "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. Depression is a disorder of the brain. There are a variety of causes, including genetic, environmental, psychological, and biochemical factors. Depression usually starts between the ages of 15 and 30, and is much more common in women. Women can also get postpartum depression after the birth of a baby. Some people get seasonal affective disorder in the winter. Depression is also one part of bipolar disorder. For additional details, please download the depression booklet (see below).
DEPRESSION BOOKLET:
Some of the topics covered within the booklet include background information regarding:
Depression and its various forms, Signs, Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatments, Information for Family members, Identifying someone in Crisis, Where can I go for Help, and Additional Information Resources.
To learn more, download "Depression" booklet in PDF format.
Depression
National Institutes of Health-NIMH Hotline
NIMH information specialists are available to help answer your Depression related questions whether you are a patient, family member or friend, health care provider, or researcher.
Tel: 1-866-615-6464
DEPRESSION OPEN CLINICAL TRIALS
Open clinical trials are those that are currently recruiting patients.To locate Depression open trials, please click here.
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Reporting Drug Adverse Events to the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
If you are currently taking medication and experience adverse reactions, you may want to report it to the FDA. For more information, please click here.
Note- The external link will take you to the FDA reporting site.
DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUPS
The following external links may be useful in locating a Depression support community within your area:
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): For more information, please click here.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA): For more information, please click here.
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
If you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide, tell someone who can help right away:
Call your doctor’s office.
Call 911 for emergency services.
Go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Call the toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to be connected to a trained counselor at a suicide crisis center nearest you.
Ask a family member or friend to help you make these calls or take you to the hospital.
If You Have a Family Member or Friend in a Crisis:
If you have a family member or friend who is suicidal, do not leave him or her alone. Try to get the person to seek help immediately from an emergency room, physician, or mental health professional. Take seriously any comments about suicide or wishing to die. Even if you do not believe your family member or friend will actually attempt suicide, the person is clearly in distress and can benefit from your help in receiving mental health treatment.