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John M. Grohol, Psy.D.
Marie Hartwell-Walker, Ed.D.
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Depression
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An Introduction to Depression
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An Introduction to Depression
Clinical depression goes by many names -- depression,
"the blues," clinical depression, major depression. But it all
refers to the same thing: feeling sad and depressed for
weeks or months on end (not just a passing blue mood).
This feeling is most often accompanied by feelings of
hopelessness, a lack of energy (or feeling "weighed
down"), and taking little or no pleasure in things that gave
you joy in the past. A person who's depressed just "can't
get moving" and feels completely unmotivated to do just
about anything. Even simple things -- like getting dressed
in the morning or eating -- become large obstacles in daily
life.
Depression is readily treated nowadays with modern
antidepressant medications and short-term, goal-oriented
psychotherapy. Don't be put off by the number of things
written about depression -- because it's so common, a lot
has been written about it! Read what you need, and leave
the rest for another day.
Further Information About Depression
We recommend checking out additional online resources for depression that have been reviewed by Psych
Central.
There are also a number of real-world organizations and resources available if you’re interested in further
information about depression and depressive disorders. Most additional information is available both
online or by calling the organization directly and asking it to be sent via regular postal mail. These
organizations are very willing to help you confidentially learn more about depressive illness and to find help
if need be. Please don’t hesitate to seek treatment for depression if you need to.
Write to:
National Institute of Mental Health
Information Resources and Inquiries Branch
6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Telephone: 1-301-443-4513
FAX: 1-301-443-4279
Depression brochures: 1-800-421-4211
TTY: 1-301-443-8431
FAX4U: 1-301-443-5158
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.nimh.nih.gov
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
1-703-524-7600; 1-800-950-NAMI
Website: http://www.nami.org
Depression Quiz
The 8 items below refer to how you have felt and behaved
during the past week. For each item, indicate the extent to
which it is true for you.
Depression Quiz Results
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