General Depression Resources
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-8255
Every Day Health-Depression Resources
National Network of Depression Centers Links
National Network of Depression Centers (Facts)
Anxiety and Depression Association of America Depression Resources
10 Natural Depression Treatments- WebMD
Childhood Depression Resources
Childhood Depression–The Imagine Project
Depression Warning Signs Seattle Children’s
Depression in Children–Cleveland Clinic
Overview of Childhood Depression–Verywellmind
My Child was Diagnosed with Depression…Now What?–PSYCOM
Adolescent Depression: What Parents Can Do To Help–Healthy Children
Depression in Children–Medicine net
Am I Depressed Test- by Brain Center TMS
Depression in Men Resources
The Male Perspective – Differences Of Depression Symptoms In Men- Better Help
Male Depression: Understanding the Issues- Mayo Clinic
Recognizing Depression in Men- Harvard Health Publishing
Male Depression: Causes, Types, Symptoms & Treatments-Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center
Depression Symptoms
General Depression Symptoms
- Diminished interest or pleasure in activities
- Significant weight changes- loss or gain without trying to change weight.
- Slowing down of thoughts and/or physical movements.
- Fatigue and/or loss of energy during most days
- Feelings of worthlessness
- Inappropriate or extreme guilt
- Trouble concentrating and/or Decision making
- Recurrent thoughts of Death and/or Suicide
- Suicidal ideation with out a plan
- Suicidal thoughts with a plan
- Suicidal attempt
- Source Psycom referencing the DSMV
Depression Symptoms in Men
According to Southern California Sunrise Recovery Center the following Symptoms are ways that men are more likely to experience depression:
- Irritability
- Loss of interest in work, hobbies, or once pleasurable activities, including sex
- Issues with sleep
- Physical problems like headaches, digestive disorders, or chronic pain
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Behavioral changes, such as becoming abusive, controlling, or violent
- Risky behavior, such as aggressive driving or unsafe sex
Depression Treatments
Medication
Therapy
Natural Treatments
Develop Routines
Set Goals
Exercise
Healthy Diet
Get plenty of sleep
Take on Responsibilities
Challenge Negative Thoughts
Supplements- Check with your Doctor 1st
Try a new activity
Do something fun
-Source Web MD
Types of Depression
Major Depression
Psychotic Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Persistent Depression Disorder
Minor Depression
Episodes of Depression as part of Bipolar Depression.
Causes of Depression
- Genetic Factors
- Environmental Stress
- Illnesses can have depression as a comorbidities (see Associated Disorders)
- Medication side effects
Depression Associated Disorders
- Other mental illnesses
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Heart Disease
- Parkinson’s disease
