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Depression by Mayo Clinic Staff |
| Older Adults: Depression and Suicide Facts
A brief overview of the statistics on depression and suicide in older adults, with information on depression treatments and suicide prevention. |
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| Depression Self-Assessment
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| Is Work Stressing You Out?
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| DepressionHurts.com
Depression hurts emotionally and physically. Visit this site to help map your symptoms, learn about the science of depression, and get information about treatment for depression. |
| Depression
A detailed booklet that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping. |
| Depression in Older Adults and the Elderly: Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
An informative article from "Helpguide" that covers all aspects of depression seen in older adults. |
| Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - Chapters/Support Groups
Enter your zip code to find a support group in your area. |
| Emory Center for Late Life Depression
The Fuqua Center is dedicated to: 1) Improving older adults' access to treatment of depression, and 2) Improving public awareness and understanding of depression in older adults in order to de-stigmatize and eliminate discrimination associated with mental illness. [Contact Info] |
| General Information
Explore information about depression and other mental illnesses such as anxiety disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, and eating disorders. |
| Male Depression: Don't Ignore the Symptoms
Men who are depressed are four times more likely than woman who are depressed to commit suicide. Help and treatment are available. Find out more. |
| NIHSeniorHealth.gov
This website for older adults was developed by the National Institute on Aging and the National Library of Medicine, both part of the National Institutes of Health. |
| Resilience: Build skills to endure hardship
Take action during times of hardships. Give yourself the tools to deal with setbacks, adversity, trauma, or stress to avoid depression. |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminstration (SAMHSA)
Visit this website to find an extensive list of resources related to all aspects of mental health.
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| Suicide Among Older Adults
The call it the "Golden Years." But for many older adults, later life is a time of poor health, financial worries, and feeling a loss of meaning for life. Every day 18 older adults choose suicide as an option. Visit this site to help prevent another lost life. |
