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Depression - resources
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Resources - depression
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Depression is a medical condition. If you think you may be depressed, see a health care provider.
The following organizations are good resources of information on depression:
- American Psychological Association - www.apa.org/topics/depress/index.aspx
- American Psychiatric Association - www.psychiatry.org/mental-health/key-topics/depression
- National Institute of Mental Health - www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml
Review Date:
11/9/2012
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital. Also reviewed by A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc., Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz, Stephanie Slon, and Nissi Wang.
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children's Hospital. Also reviewed by A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc., Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, David R. Eltz, Stephanie Slon, and Nissi Wang.
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