Depression Index
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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
- American Psychological Association - www.apa.org/topics/depress/index.aspx
- American Psychiatric Association - www.psych.org/Share/Parents-Med-Guide/HTML-Depression.aspx
- National Institute of Mental Health - www.nimh.nih.gov/health...
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Alternative Medicine Treatments for Depression
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Depression and Weight Gain
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Depression through the Ages and Stages of Life: Interviews with...
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How Obesity Can Lead to Depression
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Study: Abuse leads to long-term depression, health trouble
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Major Depression
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
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Depression Issues: What are the causes of depression and the r...
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Just send an email to feedback@MyDepressionConnection.com. We look forward to having you on the team! Read Deborah Gray's Depression Blog. ... Read more »
Meet Dr. Christos Ballas, Depression Expert
Christos Ballas, MD, is an academic and forensic psychiatrist. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College and completed his residency at the... Read more »
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