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Depression - resources

Information

Depression is a medical condition. If you think you may be depressed, see a health care provider.

The following organizations are good sources of information on depression:

• American Psychiatric Association -- www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression

• National Alliance on Mental Illness -- www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression

• National Institute of Mental Health -- www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression

• US Dept of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health -- www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/mental-health-conditions/depression

• US National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus -- medlineplus.gov/depression.html

Review Date: 10/27/2024

Reviewed By: Laura J. Martin, MD, MPH, ABIM Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Atlanta, GA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.