Depression
Medline
Plus - An overview of the subject with links to related
topics including diagnosis, treatment, and coping strategies.
Depression (Easy to Read)
National Institute
of Mental Health - An easy-to-read booklet on depression
that explains what it is, when it starts, how long
it lasts, and how to get help. PDF
version also available.
Depression
Family
Doctor.org - Descriptions of symptoms, causes, treatment,
and self help options. The site also includes a list
of national organizations that provide help and information.
Major Depression
National Alliance on Mental
Illness - An overview of depression with symptom
descriptions, treatment options, and resources.
Well-Connected* (  =
Database can only be used in the library building)
Well-Connected is an online library of reports covering hundreds of common diseases and wellness issues. Each report is an in-depth discussion of the latest information on treatments, risk factors, causes, diagnostic tests, and preventative measures. All reports are written by experienced medical writers and reviewed for accuracy and relevancy by a board of physicians at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital.
*Information provided in these databases and websites should not be viewed as a means
for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis,
or treatment.
Developed in partnership with PlaneTree
Health Library and funded in part by an LSTA award from the California
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