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1. Highly treatable (80% of those afflicted are successfully treated)
1. Persistent feelings of "emptiness" or sadness
Goldberg Depression Questionnaire
This quilt square has been submitted to The RAOK Quilt For the Cause.
Youth and Depression Often times, children's and adolescent's mental health problems are not recognized for what they are and appropriate help is not sought. You can help yourself and your child by being informed.
YellowRibbon.org - For the prevention of teen suicide What to do if a friend is depressed - for teenagers
Helpful Links On Depression Depression and Suicide Awareness SA\VE - Suicide Awareness\Voices of Education National Foundation For Depressive Illness, Inc. Depression - From Harvard Medical School ACTMAD - Mental Health Activism and Advocacy Mailing List Suicidal.com - So That No One Has To Die
When Someone You Love Lives With Depression An estimated 35-40 million Americans living today will suffer from major Depressive Illness during their lives. For each person directly suffering, three or four times that number of their relatives, employees, associates, and friends will also be adversely affected. Statistics according to NMDA Coping With Depression Fallout Friends & families of Those Depressed Family & Friends Education Program
Manic Depression (Bipolar Disorder) Bipolar Disorder, sometimes called Manic Depressive Illness, is characterized by one or more manic or mixed episodes which may be interspersed with major depressive episodes. For more information on this common disorder, visit the links below. Bipolar Disorders Portal-Pendulum Resources Joy Ikelman's Info on Bipolar Disorder Online Resources for People With Bipolar Disorders The Winds of Change:Bipolar Disorder Online Support Group How to Beat Depression and Manic Depression Stanley Center for the Innovative Treatment of Bipolar Disorder
Medications and Treatment It is estimated that more than 80% of those living with depressive illnesses can be successfully treated with medications. Finding the right medication and treatment plan for you relies on being informed of the availabilities to you. Holistic Approach to Treating Depression
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