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Depression/Manic Depression
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Antidepressant Use in Children, Adolescents, and Adults 
 In March 2004 "the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) request[ed] a Warning Statement in the labeling for certain antidepressants to encourage close observation of adult and pediatric patients treated with these agents for worsening depression or the emergence of suicidality." This site includes the public health advisory, background information on the Suicidality Classification Project, and questions and answers on antidepressant use in children, adolescents, and adults. http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/InformationbyDrugClass/UCM096273 Topics: Death & Dying, Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions Last updated Sep 9, 2009 APA Help Center
The American Psychological Association (APA) offers information on "How To Find Help with Life's Problems," including when to seek help and where to find it, workplace psychology, stress, depression, family problems, and the connection between mind and body. Searchable. http://www.APAHelpCenter.org Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Jobs & Work, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, Science, Social Science, The Human Body Last updated Dec 8, 2005 Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF)
This national organization seeks to educate professionals and the public about early-onset bipolar disorders. It provides information on the disorders as well as links to medical websites, related organizations, online audio and video presentations, full-text articles and abstracts of scientific and professional journals, and new research findings. http://www.bpkids.org/ Topics: Mental Conditions Last updated Oct 11, 2005 Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
This website includes lots of helpful information for people with mood disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression), suicide, and clinical trials. You can find a local chapter, support groups, and links to physician directories and other resources. http://www.dbsalliance.org/ Topics: Death & Dying, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions Last updated Nov 16, 2006 Depression: Out of the Shadows
Companion to a 2008 television documentary about depression that is part of the "Take One Step" PBS health campaign. "The film raises awareness and eliminates the stigma surrounding this prevalent disease." Site features transcript and full video of the program, interview transcripts, video clips of expert answers on depression topics (such as causes, suicide, depression in youth and elders, and treatments), and fact sheets. Also includes links to related sites. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/takeonestep/depression/ Topics: Mental Conditions Last updated Jun 4, 2008 HealthyMinds.org
This site from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) contains a FAQ on psychiatry and expert opinions on various mental health issues; fact sheets (topics include terrorist alert anxiety, postpartum depression, effects of media violence, coping with natural disasters); brochures on anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, phobias, and other topics; resources for locating a psychiatrist; and more. http://HealthyMinds.org Topics: Crime, Death & Dying, Health, Mental Conditions, The Human Body Last updated Mar 18, 2006 Holiday Blues
"Holiday blues, although serious, should not be confused with another condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder, which is a clinically diagnosed mood disorder that usually occurs during the winter months." This site discusses causes and symptoms of holiday blues and provides tips for managing holiday depression and stress. From University of Maryland Medicine. http://www.umm.edu/mentalhealth/holiday.htm Topics: Health & Medical Disciplines, Holidays & Observances, Mental Conditions, Science, Social Science Last updated Nov 23, 2004 Lincoln's Great Depression
This detailed article describes how "Abraham Lincoln fought clinical depression all his life. ... [and how] his condition ... gave him the tools to save the nation." Discusses Lincoln's depressive episodes in 1835 and 1840/41 and how "the suffering he had endured lent him clarity and conviction ... that helped him guide the nation" during the Civil War. From The Atlantic. http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200510/lincolns-clinical-depression Topics: Mental Conditions, Presidents by Name Last updated Jan 29, 2009 Melencolia I: Albrecht Dürer
Devoted to the life and work of artist Albrecht Dürer. Includes images of Dürer's woodcuts and engravings; a profile of Nüremberg, Germany, during the Renaissance; a guide to symbols featured in Renaissance art; and technical information on printmaking. Also explores themes of melancholy in Dürer's work and Renaissance music, and past and present perceptions of clinical depression. From the Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts, University of California, Los Angeles. http://www2.hammer.ucla.edu/etc/durer/ Topics: Artists, Arts and Humanities, Mental Conditions, Schools of Art Last updated Feb 7, 2004 MentalHelp.Net
Comprehensive guide to mental health online. Covers information on disorders; such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, chronic fatigue syndrome, substance abuse, and other addictions; professional resources in psychology; psychiatry and social work; journals; and self-help magazines. Content is "designed and maintained by Clinical Psychologists." http://www.mentalhelp.net/ Topics: Drugs, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, The Human Body Last updated Nov 24, 2007 A Mind of Their Own
This companion site to an American RadioWorks program that looks at bipolar disorder in children features articles on recognizing bipolar disorder ("a relatively new and controversial diagnosis for children"), treatments, and social interactions of children with the illness. Includes transcripts, interview excerpts, and related links. From American Public Media. http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/bipolarkids/ Topics: Mental Conditions Last updated Apr 19, 2005 MindZone: A Mental Health Site for Teens
This site aimed at teenagers offers personal stories and suggests strategies for coping with mental health disorders. Visitors may take part in polls, learn about personal strengths and how to deal with emotions, find facts about anxiety disorders, and question experts. Content at this site is "reviewed by a psychiatrist specializing in child and adolescent care." From the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands. http://www.copecaredeal.org/ Topics: Death & Dying, Disabilities, Health, Mental Conditions, The Human Body Last updated Feb 7, 2006 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
Fact sheets, FAQs, statistics, policy papers, and other documents and information about suicide prevention. Topics include suicide risk factors and rates, guns and suicide, specific groups (youth, older adults, black, American Indian, Hispanic), depression and mood disorders, suicide prevention services in the U.S. and other countries, and related topics. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/suicideprevention/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Death & Dying, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, Senior Health Last updated Nov 14, 2006 NIMH: National Institute of Mental Health
This site is about mental health: depression, anxiety and panic disorders, Alzheimer's disease, learning disabilities, autism, schizophrenia, and other illnesses. It contains information for researchers, practitioners, and the general public. Information includes news, events, grants, contracts, committees, research, clinical trials, funding opportunities, and links to other NIMH programs. Searchable. Some information in "For the Public" is available in Spanish. From the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www.nimh.nih.gov/ Topics: Drugs, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, Senior Health, The Human Body Last updated May 23, 2005 Rethink
This group "is the largest severe mental illness charity in the UK." It is "dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by severe mental illness." The site features basic information about types of mental illnesses (such as schizophrenia and depression), treatment options (such as medications, cognitive therapy, and psychotherapy), living with mental illness, and more. Some materials apply only to the United Kingdom. http://www.rethink.org/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Disabilities, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions Last updated May 15, 2006 SADAssociation
This site explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), "a biochemical imbalance in the hypothalamus due to the shortening of daylight hours and the lack of sunlight in winter." Often called the "winter blues." http://www.sada.org.uk/ Topics: Mental Conditions Last updated Dec 31, 2002 Screening for Mental Health, Inc. (SMH)
The site for a non-profit organization "developed to coordinate nationwide mental health screening programs and to ensure cooperation, professionalism, and accountability in mental illness screenings." Information and sample tests about alcoholism, anxiety, depression, suicide, and eating disorders are included, with extensive links for each topic. http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/ Topics: Death & Dying, Disabilities, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Mental Conditions, The Human Body Last updated Jul 19, 2002 Seasonal Depression Awareness Month: December
The shorter days and decreased light of winter can trigger "symptoms of depression, known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)." This page explains the symptoms of and treatment options for SAD, and offers links to information on related mental health topics. From the National Mental Health Information Center of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/highlights/December2005/sad/ Topics: Mental Conditions Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Seasonal Rhythms
This site explains how biological clocks influence behavior. Find information about natural biological rhythms, such as circadian (daily), ultradian (shorter than a day), and infradian (longer than a day). Topics include seasonal affective disorder (SAD), jet lag, fireflies, sleepy teens, and salmon spawning. Each seasonal section has a quiz on the topic. http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/clocks/seasons.html Topics: Mental Conditions Last updated Sep 9, 2003 Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection
Some of the topics included in this online collection include alcohol and substance abuse, assertiveness, cults, depression, eating disorders, relationships, sexual assault (including date rape), stress, study skills, and time management. From the Student Counseling and Resource Service at the University of Chicago. http://counseling.uchicago.edu/vpc/ Topics: Crime, Drugs, Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Mental Conditions, Nonfiction by Genre, Religion, Society & Social Science, The Human Body Last updated Apr 28, 2006 UCSF Department of Psychiatry: Psychiatric Conditions
A brief, browsable overview of adult psychiatric conditions as well as child and adolescent psychiatric conditions. Overviews feature facts about the disorders, signs and symptoms, treatment, research, mental help services, and related links. From the University of California, San Francisco. http://psych.ucsf.edu/psychiatric-conditions.aspx?id=122 Topics: Disabilities, Mental Conditions Last updated Sep 7, 2006 Understanding Depression: Antidepressant Medications
A brief explanation of brain chemistry and depression and how antidepressants work. Includes links to related information about depression and mood disorders. From the medical school at the University of Michigan. http://www.med.umich.edu/depression/meds.htm Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions Last updated Sep 8, 2004 What Is Seasonal Depression
"Seasonal depression, often called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a depression that occurs each year at the same time, usually starting in fall or winter and ending in spring or early summer. It is more than just 'the winter blues' or 'cabin fever.'" This site describes symptoms of winter and summer SAD, causes, prevention, light therapy, and related matters. From the Cleveland Clinic Department of Patient Education and Health Information. http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/seasonal_affective_disorder_sad/hic_what_is_seasonal_depression.aspx Topics: Mental Conditions Last updated Dec 2, 2008 |
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