Links


Undoing Depression
Created by psychologist, Richard O'Connor, Ph.D., author of book, "Undong Depression."  From the site:  "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 either don't recognize their own problems or because they've come to believe that their lonliness 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."
http://www.undoingdepression.com


Undoing Stress
Another website created by psychologist, Richard O'Connor, who authored a followup to "Undoing Depression" called "Undoing Perpetual Stress: The Missing Connection Between Depression, Anxiety and 21st Century Illness."  From the site: "Contemporary stress has immense -- yet largely unrecognized -- effects on all of us -- on our minds, brains, and bodies.  Stress changes the way the brain, sometimes in dramatic ways, brain structures wither and lose their functioning ability.  As I continued to work with patients and writing Undoing Depression, I began to see that depression, anxiety, addictions and other psychological disorders have much more to do with the effects of this pervasive stress than I'd realized before."   This is simply a wonderful and comprehensive book on the links between stress, anxiety and depression.  Given lawyers' stressful lives, it should be required reading for everyone.
http://www.undoingstress.com/


Depression Treatment
This site discusses depression, its causes and medications.  There is also videos entitled "What is Depression", "True Life Story: Depression", "Depression Causes" and "Depression Medication."  There is also helpful information about weight loss, diet and light therapy for seasonal depression.
http://www.depressiontreatment.com/


Drug Information
From the site:  Once you have been diagnosed with depression, your doctor may prescribe a specific drug regimen.  Every person is different, so your treatment will be tailored to your needs."  List and information about of the most commonly prescribed anti-depressants.
www.healthcentral.com/depression/find-drug.html


WebMD Depression Health Center
Lots of information, overview and facts, news, frequently asked questions and links.
http://www.webmd.com/depression/default.htm


DepressionBlog.com
This site has information about common anti-depressants, natural alternatives and useful links.
From the site:  "Honest Feedback about depression and its treatment.  This site collects REAL feedback from REAL people who take or have taken antidepressants, and shares it freely with others".
http://www.depressionblog.com/


McMan's Depression and Bipolar Web
From the site:  "You've come to the right place.  McMan's Depression and Bipolar Web is dedicated to helping you intelligently manage your depression or bipolar disorder.  Several articles, news and links.
http://www.mcmanweb.com


Seasonal Affective Disorder Website
This is a website hosted by Apollo Health, Inc. who sells "bright lights" to treat SAD.  Interesting information about what SAD is, use of bright lights and medication, how light therapy works, research articles and product information
www.seasonalaffectivedisorder.com


Normal Rosenthal
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) was first described by Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal working at the National Institute of Mental Health.  He created this site which is full of articles, treatment options and how to diagnose SAD.  He is also the author of the book, "Winter Blues:  Everything You Need to Know to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder."  Go to the "Books" page of this site for more information.
www.NormanERosenthal.com


Noonday Demon
Site created by Andrew Solomon, best-selling author of the book "The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression."  This wonderful book won the National Book Award.
http://noondaydemon.com


Wings of Madness
Great website loaded with information, news and support.
www.wingsofmadness.com


Familes for Depressive Awareness
This site is dedicated to helping familes recognize and copy with depressive disorders, to get people well and to prevent suicide.
www.familyaware.org


Depression Help For You
Website created by psychologist, H. Paul Stanley, Ph.D.  Articles about job burnout and depression, news, on-line support forums and other interesting articles.
www.depression-help-for-you.com


Help Someone You Love
From the site:  "When people are depressed, they're not the only ones who suffer.  Typically, many of those around a depressed person -- friends, family, and loved ones -- struggle with the effects of his or her condition.  Watching someone you love fight depression can be frustrating and frightening.  Remember, you can't take responsibility for someone else, and the decision to get help is up to the person with depression.  But, there are things you can do."
http://depression.com/help_someone_you_love.html


Depression Caregiver Support
From the site:  "The purpose of this web is to share advice for people that care for loved ones who suffer from severe depression."  Provides links and advice.
http://members.tripod.com/garyicare


About.com: Depression
This site discusses different types of depression, has an "essentials" section which offers pieces such as "What is Depression", "Symptoms of Depression" and "Diagnosis of Depression."   Several good articles and links.
http://www.depression.about.com/


Dr. Ivan's Depression Central
From the site:  "This site is Internet's control clearinghouse for information on all types of depressive disorders and on the most effective treatments for individuals suffering from Major Depression, Manic-Depression (Bi-Polar), Cyclothymia, Dysthyymia and other mood disorders".
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.html


Male Depression
From the site:  "A very warm welcome to you.  We're a guy friendlyy site created to help men who suffer from depression (overt depression), covert depression, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder, irritable male syndrome, and other mood disorders such as dysthymia and cyclothymia.  By extension, we help family and friends of men and mood disorders, and, ultimately, society as a whole."
http://www.maledepression.com


Female Depression
Site devoted to helping women deal with depression.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/depression_women


Healthyplace.com
From the site:  "A community of people providing mental health information, support and the opportunityy to share experiences helpful to others."
http://www.Healthyplace.com


Depression Today
Site created by a therapist with useful information, suggested books and links.
http://www.mental-health-today.com/


Depression Sign
General site about depression with helpful links.
http://depressionsign.net/


Andrew's Depression Page
From the site:  Depression is a debilitating illness.  It has destroyed the lives of far too many people, including myself.  When I was properly diagnosed with major depression, I was compelled to learn more about this illness.  This page was a result of myy search for understanding.
http://home.avvanta.com/~charlatn/Depression.html


Depressed Lawyer
Site created by a lawyer which speaks about her struggles with depression while continuing to practice law.
http://www.depressedlawyer.wordpress.com


PsychEducation.org
This book was created by Dr. Jim Phelps, author of "Why am I Still Depressed:  Recognizing and Managing the Ups and Downs of Bipolar II and Soft Bipolar Disorder."
From the site:  "Why am I Still Depressed? is for people whose depression keep coming back.  If you clearly have depression, but you also have anxiety, irritability, mood swings, sleep problems, or thoughts that just won't quit - - you might need this book."
http://www.psycheducation.org


Depression Treatment
Useful site with research, testimonials and FAQs about depression.
http://www.depressiontreatmentnow.com/


Learn About Depression
Site which explores depression and manic depression and explains the similiarities and dissimiliarities between these two diseases.
http://www.learn-about-depression.com/


Healing Well
Depression site with videos, forums & chat, resource directory and featured articles.
www.healingwell.com/depression


Have-A-Heart
For those thinking about suicide in response to their depression.  From the site:  "A Rest Stop from Depression and Thoughts of Suicide."
http://www.have-a-heart.com/


Understand Depression
Site developed by someone with depression.  From the site creator:  "I've designed this site for people who have never experienced depression.  I want to give them insight into what it feels like, advice on how to deal with someone with depression and general information about what is depression.  For people who have experienced, or are sufferin from depression, I want to let them know they aren't alone and give them a place to share their stories."
www.freewebs.com/understandingdepression/index.htm


Mayo Clinic
One of the leading institutions for the treatment of depression posts an article entitled:  "Support groups:  Find information, encouragement and Camaraderie."  This piece discusses support group benefits and formats.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/support-groups/MH00002


National Institue of Mental Health Research on Depression
This site discusses and explores on-going research about depression at NIMH.
www.mental-health.com/articles/article.php?artID=384


Depressed & Anxious
This is a website created by a psychologist to discusses the use of Dialectial Behavior Therapy (DBT) for treating depression and anxiety.  From the site:   "DBT is a new form of treatment that assumes that conflict between competing (and frequently contradictory) emotions, wants, demands and expectations make feelings intense and linger beyond their usefulness.
http://depressedandanxious.com/


Furious Seasons
This excellent blog was created by a journalist who reported extensively on mental health issues, locally and nationally, primarily at Seattle Weekly.  He also suffers from Bipolar Illness.  From the site:  "I have been an attentive eyewitness to the psychopharmacological revolution that has swept this nation since about 1990.  I have seen and experienced the good.  I have seen and experienced the bad.  I have lived the in-between."
www.furiousseasons.com


About.com: Mental Health
The mental health tab on About.com is entitled: Cymbalta Gets Mixed Reaction. This page takes a look at the the new drug duloxitine (marketed as Cymbalta) by Eli Lilly, the same company that created Prozac. It is one of a new class of drugs that targets both serotonin and norepinephrine. Unlike other depression drugs, Cymbalta does not contain a label warning that it may increase suicidal tendencies as all studies so far indicate there is no difference in the incidence of suicide between people taking Cymbalta and a placebo.
http://mentalhealth.about.com/od/depression/a/cymbalta2.htm


Depression-Guide.com
This page contains an exhaustive amount of information about the depression drug Cymbalta.
http://www.depression-guide.com/cymbalta.htm


Depression-Doctor.com
This page also contains an extensive amount of information about the depression drug Cymbalta.
http://www.depression-doctor.com/antidepressants/cymbalta.htm


Pbs.org DEPRESSION: Out of the Shadows
DEPRESSION: Out of the Shadows is a multi-dimensional PBS project that explores the disease's complex terrain, offering a comprehensive and timely examination of this devastating disorder. It is a multimedia project and its many resources, including a 90 minute documentary, is located here.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/takeonestep/depression/about.html