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All About Depression :: http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/center_index.php?id=5

Mental Health Net¹s mini-site on depression with lots of help and information. Sections include Symtpoms, Treatment, Research, Online Resources, Organizations, and Online Support.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) :: http://www.dbsalliance.org/

Learn about various different mood disorders, particularly depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. If you need help, find a support group. Also includes information for friends and family for people suffering from mood disorders.

Depression: Define it. Defeat it. :: http://www.hoptechno.com/book34.htm

This is a guide for teenagers which offers advice on what to do when a friend may be clinically depressed.

Dr. Ivan's Depression Central :: http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.html

A thorough overview of various kinds of depression, treatments, and related issues with links to other sites and newsgroups.

Health Education: Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Drug Use :: http://www.teachhealth.com/

Features an easy-to-read explanation, based on a book by the doctor who created the site, of what stress is and how to deal with too much stress. The "mission is health education, particularly at a high school and college level. This is not medical advice."

Possible Warning Signs :: http://www.sfsuicide.org/html/warning.html

Here is a list of possible warning signs to help you recognize depression and possible suicide risk.

What to Do if a Friend Has Depression :: http://www.save.org/student.shtml

This guide for students explains what depression is, who you can turn to for help, and gives suggestions as to what you can do if you think that your depressed friend may be suicidal.

What to Do When a Friend is Depressed :: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression/how-can-i-help-a-friend-or-relative-who-is-depressed.shtml

Are you concerned about a friend but don’t know what to do? These resources can help you come to terms with depression and some of the alternatives to deal with it. Brought to you by the National Institute of Mental Health.

Wing of Madness :: http://www.wingofmadness.com/

Feeling depressed? This site offers self-screening questions, simple articles about what depression feels like, and how you can find treatment. There's also a Support Forum with bulletin boards and chat options.