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Depression
UK sources of information and / or support
The leaflets section of Patient UK
Includes leaflets called Depression and Postnatal Depression and Bipolar Affective Disorder
Depression Alliance
The largest charity in Britain that is run by and for sufferers of depression and their carers.
Depression Alliance Scotland
A national charity for people with depression in Scotland.
DIPEx
DIPEx (Database of Individual Patient Experiences) is an Oxford based registered charity. It is a database of audio, video and transcript of interviews with patients experiencing a particular illness or health problem. Includes a module on depression.
Association for Post-Natal Illness
Provide support to mothers suffering from post-natal illness.
Stress, Anxiety, Depression Confidential Helpline
Aims to encourage individuals suffering with Stress, Anxiety and Depression to seek professional help and any treatment from their general practitioner, and at the same time to educate on the benefits of selfhelp strategies like relaxation, exercise, stress management techniques, etc., to reduce the impact of the illness on their lives, their families lives and to help reduce the risk of future relapse
MDF The Bi-Polar Organisation
National user led organisation for people whose lives are affected by manic depression. Includes: self help groups, information, publications, employment advice, legal advice line and travel insurance.
Fellowship of Depressives Anonymous
A UK nationwide self-help organisation made up of individual members and groups which meet locally on a regular basis for mutual support.
Depression
Factsheets from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, separate leaflets include:
- depression in the elderly
- depression in the workplace
- depression in people with learning difficulties
- post natal depression
- alcohol and depression
- men behaving sadly
Depression
A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Depression.
Depression in children and young people
A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Depression in children and young people.
Depression and anxiety - computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (CCBT)
A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Depression and anxiety - computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (CCBT).
Transcranial magnetic stimulation for severe depression
A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Transcranial magnetic stimulation for severe depression.
The Pros And Cons Of SSRI Antidepressants
From the 'Behind the Medical Headlines' website developed to provide authoritative and independent expert commentaries on topical medical matters reported in the international media. Produced by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Medicine Guide for Depression
Medicine Guides provide reliable information about medicines (drugs), conditions and the different treatment options available. They have been developed in the UK as part of the Medicines Information Project. Includes detailed information about medicines used to treat depression.
Depression - a self help guide
One of a set of self help guides on mental health issues that have been developed in Northumberland by Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Nurses and other Therapists
STAND
A mental health charity and a leading source of on-line information on stress, anxiety and depression. Aims to provide scientifically based information that is accessible to the general public. Provides a broad range of information, from simple self-help guides, explanation of symptoms, treatment options and other related topics.
Manic Depression
Factsheet from the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Mental Health Foundation
Provide good information about depression
Outside In (Cambridge) Ltd
Outside In is a provider of light therapy for treating SAD and other bodyclock related problems including sleep problems and jetlag.
Talking about depression
Factsheet from HEBS
Moodjuice
Moodjuice is a site designed to offer information, advice to thoseexperiencing troublesome thoughts, feelings and actions. From the siteyou are able to print off various self-help guides covering conditionssuch as depression, anxiety, stress, panic and sleep problems. In thesite you can explore various aspects of you life that may be causing yousome distress and at the click of a button obtain information onorganisations, services and other self-help materials that can offer yousupport and information to help yourself. Site is provided by NHS Forth Valley.
Depression World
Information and support for people with depression.
Charlie Waller Memorial Trust
The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust aim to increase awareness of the signs and the dangers of Depression and to foster encouragement for those who may be depressed to seek help.</a>
The British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Pyschotherapies
Provide a leaflet concerning depression.
MIND
MIND, one of Britain's leading mental health charities provides a series of leaflets on depression.
Further sources / more detailed information
Some non-UK sites
The following list popular non-UK health information sites with content aimed at the general public. They are mainly from the US. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included but these large sites are comprehensive.
- Non-UK disease / illness sites
- Non-UK self-help / support group sites
More detailed medical information
The following list online sources of more detailed medical information, mainly from the UK. These sites are mainly aimed at health professionals, but are of interest to all. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included, but information about most medical topics can usually be found.
- PatientPlus - hundreds of medical reference articles provided by Patient UK.
- Evidence Based Medicine - such as from Clinical Evidence, The Cochrane Library, etc.
- Database of UK Clinical Guidelines - from NICE, SIGN, Clinical Knowledge Summaries, etc.
- Medline - abstracts available from thousands of journals.
- Sites listing free online medical textbooks and journals.
- Sites listing free medical images - pictures, atlases, anatomy, skin diseases, etc.
Disclaimer: Patient UK has no control of the content of the above links. Inclusion does not imply endorsement by Patient UK.
Related pages in Patient UK
Information leaflets related to this topic (^ top of page)
Antidepressants - SSRIs Antidepressants - St John's Wort Antidepressants - Tricyclic Depression Depression - A Self Help Guide Depression - A Summary Depression (Post-Natal) Post Natal Depression - A Self Help GuidePatient Support related to this topic (^ top of page)
CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably Charlie Waller Memorial Trust Depression Alliance Depression Alliance Scotland Depression UK Journeys MDF The Bipolar Organisation Northumberland, Tyne and Wear Patient Information Centre SupportLineMedical reference articles in PatientPlus related to this topic (^ top of page)
Depression Geriatric depression scale Managing Depression Nutritional Support in Primary Care Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Recognising and Screening for Depression in Primary Care Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) Serotonin and Noradrenaline Re-uptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) Tricyclic and Related Antidepressants Who Benefits From Antidepressants?UK guidelines related to this topic (^ top of page)
Guidelines on DepressionOnline videos related to this topic (^ top of page)
Online videos on DepressionRecent news items related to this topic (^ top of page)
Sometimes anxiety is just a normal reaction Depression linked to Alzheimer's Depression and Alzheimer's Cleaning 'improves mental health' One in four teenagers 'unhappy' Depressed fathers 'hit learning' Antidepressants may help body fight HIV and cancer Antidepressants and immunity ECT: Doctors don't know how it works, so why use it? ECT case study: A trigger for suicide ECT case study: 'ECT was my magic wand' PMT problems A funny form of therapy Lesley Garner's Lifeclass: 'I should be happy, but instead I'm suicidal. Help me' Controversial diet drug approved Warning: The credit crunch is bad for your mental health Lesley Garner's Lifeclass: If you have one resolution, let it be to have more fun The pursuit of happiness: it's good to talk... or is it? It's good to talk . . '£3m plan offers therapy on the phone MPs reveal mental health problems Worry 'ups men's diabetes risk' Anxiety 'ups men's diabetes risk' Depressed over-65s 'denied help' Depression link to poor driving How doctors are turning millions of us into addicts Comedy: how stand-up picked me up '£1m helpline for depression is launchedPoems and stories related to this topic (^ top of page)
A Golden Age Pink Carnations Made Me CryOther - Useful resources (^ top of page)
Pictures, diagrams, photos, images, etc.Evidence based medicine
Online textbooks and journals
A-Z of UK Guidelines
A-Z of Online Videos
Medline
Other good health sites
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Depression newsPharmacy products related to this topic (^ top of page)
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Books related to this topic (^ top of page)
Anxiety and Depression (Coping with) Control Your Depression Coping with Anxiety and Depression Coping with Depression and Elation Defeat Depression:Tips and Techniques for Healing a Troubled Mind Depression - A Simple Guide Depression (An Introduction to Coping With) Depression (Beating): At Your Fingertips (2nd Edition) Depression (Control Your) Depression (Overcoming) Depression (Understanding) Depression : British Medical Association's Family Doctor Series Depression and Elation (Coping with) Depression: What You Really Need to Know Living with a Black Dog Low Self Esteem (Overcoming) Mood Swings (Overcoming) Overcoming Depression Shoot the Damn Dog The Compassionate MIND
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