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John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Marie Hartwell-Walker, Ed.D. What can I help you with today? (Type in any symptoms, health or mental health concern below.) Or browse from this list. Depression Click to watch video An Introduction to Depression What are the symptoms of Depression? Do I have Depression? Take this quick quiz. What causes Depression? What are the common treatments for Depression? Where can I learn more about Depression? Where can I get help for Depression? 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 Find a Provider Want further help with your concern? City, State or ZIP Code Providers Near You