Introduction
to Depression
Daily
Life With Depression
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Information
Books & More
Reference by Appointment
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| Treatment |
Treatment
Options for Depression
Cleveland
Clinic - Comparative information on treatment options.
Antidepressants: Selecting One that’s Right for You
Mayo Clinic - Authoritative descriptions of antidepressant types, side effects,
and precautions.
Use of Drugs to Treat Depression: Guidelines from the American College of Physicians
Drug use guidelines from the Annals of Internal Medicine. PDF
version also available.
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| Therapy |
Psychotherapy
for Depression
Cleveland Clinic - Provides clear information on
the different types of therapy, approaches, therapy
tips, and how to get started.
Psychotherapy: How It Works and How It Can Help
Depression
and Bipolar Support Alliance - A guide to the benefits
of psychotherapy. A link to a sample therapy worksheet
is included.
Depression: How Psychotherapy Helps People Recover from
Depression
American Psychological Association - An introductory
article about therapy.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
National Alliance
on Mental Illness - This site provides a clear,
complete overview of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
(CBT).
Finding Help: How to Find Help through Psychotherapy
The
American Psychological Association - An article
that answers the questions of when to seek psychotherapy,
its effectiveness, and how to use and evaluate
therapy services.
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| Electroconvulsive Therapy |
Depression:
Treatment with Electroconvulsive Therapy - 30 minute
video
Family Doctor - This site presents a video and a
Q&A
on how Electroconvulsive Therapy works and the side
effects of this treatment.
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| Complementary Therapies |
Complementary
and Alternative Medicine: What is it?
Mayo Clinic - A discussion of the benefits and risks
of alternative and complementary medicine.
Alternative Approaches to Mental Health Care
National
Mental Health Information Center - An overview of alternative
therapies.
Complementary Therapies for Depression
AARP - Provides information on herbs and supplements,
exercise, and meditation.
St. John’s Wort and Depression
National Center
for Complementary and Alternative Medicine - A description
of St. John's wort, its side effects and risks, and possible
interactions with other drugs.
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