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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.

	Depression Self-Assessment
	Is Work Stressing You Out?

	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. Mental Health Information for individuals, families, public Substance Abuse help for individuals, familes, pubilc Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator Mental Health Information webpage Choosing the Right Mental Health Therapist Alcohol: What You Don't Know Can Harm You Alcoholism: Getting the Facts
	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.


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