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| Let's Talk About Depression |
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| Here is an excellent, user-friendly web site on mental depression written for teens. Whether you or a friend is feeling depressed you will find the information you need about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, causes, myths, and where to turn for help. This fact sheet was created by the National Institute of Mental Health. A photo is included. |
| Topic: Depression (Psychology) |
| URL: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/letstalk.cfm |
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| Specific Treatments for Episodes of Depression and Mania - Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General |
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| This section of the Surgeon General's report on mental health (Chapter 4) has a thorough explanation of the different antidepressant medications used to treat the symptoms of episodes of depression and mania. The four major classes of antidepressant medications are explained as well as how the drugs affect humans and treat their major symptom patterns. Also discussed are the factors that influence the selection of a particular antidepressant for any particular patient. Links on the side are to specific areas of Chapter 4 and allow you to quickly skip from one portion to another without scrolling. |
| Topic: Antidepressants; Depression (Psychology); Mental health |
| URL: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/chapter4/sec3_2.html#topper |
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| Depression |
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| How is depression diagnosed? This web site from England's NHS explains how depression is clinically diagnosed on the basis of the presence of characteristic symptoms. View criteria lists that are used to diagnose depression and its severity. Major depression is described. Learn how doctors make sure that depression is not missed when diagnosing patients who do not have a low mood. Read the three ways that doctors describe depression. This site also offers information on the causes, treatment and prevention of depression. |
| Topic: Depression (Psychology); Depression, Mental--Diagnosis; Mental health |
| URL: http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.aspx?ArticleID=127 |
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| Depression Center |
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| The Depression Center at this Discovery Health web site is a complete guide that includes information and advice about depression. Basic information describes what depression is and the types of depression. Understand the common symptoms and the causes of depression. Diagnostic evaluation and treatment of depression are discussed. Learn about different medications for depression and about psychotherapy. A test for depression is included in the tool kit. Advice is given for coping with depression and for getting help if necessary. |
| Topic: Depression (Psychology); Depression, Mental--Diagnosis; Mental illness |
| URL: http://health.discovery.com/centers/depression/depression.html |
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| DepressedTeens.com |
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| Do you or someone you care about exhibit any of the signs of depression, and if so, do you know where to turn for help? Depressed Teens, an online resource for teenagers and their families, features fact sheets that list the symptoms of depression, answer frequently asked questions about the disease, and explain the different treatments that are currently available. The resource section lists local and national resources that may be helpful. |
| Topic: Depression (Psychology) |
| URL: http://www.depressedteens.com/indexnf.html |
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| Depression |
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| This excellent web site designed by Kids Health for teens provides reliable, up-to-date information on health topics such as depression. At this easy-to-navigate web page there are answers to questions pertaining to depression such as what it is, what can be done about it, and why people get depressed. You will find links to related articles. |
| Topic: Depression (Psychology) |
| URL: http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/depression.html |
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| Depression: The Big Questions |
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| Many of us use the expression, "I'm so depressed" but suffering from depression is a very different, serious thing. More than 19 million Americans will suffer from depression this year. Learn the difference between feeling sad and having depression. This site answers common questions about depression, describes the sign and symptoms and discusses the causes of this condition. Read what other kids write about their feelings. Advice on how to help a friend or parent is also provided. |
| Topic: Depression (Psychology) |
| URL: http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/emotions/depression/index.html |
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| Mood Disorders |
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| Did you know that 20% of the population is affected by depression at some point in their life? Depression is considered a mood disorder and can be successfully treated. However, many episodes of depression go untreated. This web page outlines symptoms of depressive episodes. Some of these symptoms include lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities, lack of energy, and feelings of guilt. Do you know anyone displaying these symptoms? Visit this web page and read about types of treatment. |
| Topic: Depression (Psychology); Depression, Mental--Diagnosis; Mood (Psychology) |
| URL: http://www.planetpsych.com/zPsychology_101/Disorders/mood_disorders.htm |
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| Serotonin Metabolites in Mollusks Suggest Pathways for Human Therapies |
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| A breakthrough study has made headlines in the scientific research community. A new discovery has revealed chemical pathways of serotonin in the nervous system of mollusks. What this means for those who are not part of the scientific research community is that there is now the possibility of pharmaceutical treatments for depression and other related disorders. This article discusses the discovery in detail, specifically explains how mollusks are involved, and tells why this is such an important breakthrough. |
| Topic: Depression (Psychology); Metabolites; Mollusks |
| URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/09/040910080324.htm |
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| Dreaming up a Good Mood |
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| Did you know that a good night of sleep can improve your mood? However, if you are clinically depressed, you might feel worse after sleeping. Visit this web page and read more about these research findings. The scientists in this study wanted to find out how dreams are related to mood, and more specifically, if dreams can repair the moods of clinically depressed people. This site is published by Psychology Today. How do you feel after a good night of sleep? |
| Topic: Depression (Psychology); Mood (Psychology); Sleep |
| URL: http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-19990901-000018.html |
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| Dance and Movement Therapy |
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| This Web site provides a brief description about Dance and Movement Therapy. The Index includes: What is it? How does it work? Is it effective? Are there any advantages? and, Where do you get it? It has been suggested that this type of therapy can be helpful for people suffering from depression. Here you can read the answers to these questions for more information about this type of therapeutic healing. |
| Topic: Dance therapy; Depression (Psychology); Movement therapy |
| URL: http://bluepages.anu.edu.au/treatments/what_works/lifestyle_alternative/dance_movement |
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| Recession Depression--Dealing With Layoffs and Downsizing |
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| When companies are faces with layoffs or downsizing many of today's fathers are heavily affected. Studies have shown that many of the fathers that have lost their jobs deal with depression and low self-esteem. Specifically how fathers lives are changed by the loss of employment are detailed in the article and a variety of ways to combat feelings of depression and to gain self-esteem are explored. This article is an interesting view of the effects of a recession and the loss of jobs.
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| Topic: Depression (Psychology); Downsizing of organizations; Fathers; Recessions |
| URL: http://dadstoday.com/resources/articles/recdep.htm |
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| Denial Is Just Another Defense Mechanism |
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| "Defenses operate to protect us from uncomfortable or unacceptable self-awareness." Denial is when we acknowledge events consciously, but somehow do not feel or recognize the consequences logically. This article reviews some of the common defense mechanisms. Dr. O'Connor is the author of several books: "Undoing Depression: What Therapy Doesn't Teach You and Medication Can't Give You; and Active Treatment of Depression." You can learn more by selecting the Link to his Web site.
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| Topic: Defense mechanisms (Psychology); Depression (Psychology); Psychology |
| URL: http://www.mental-health-matters.com/articles/article.php?artID=119 |
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| Attitude |
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| This is the official website for Attitude, the youth education division of Parents Inc., located in New Zealand. The educators and authors of the Attitude site perform presentations at schools all over their country, where they creatively teach life skills to assist teenagers in making life-enhancing choices. If you don't live in New Zealand, you can still learn from the website by getting to know yourself, sorting out your problems, handling your emotions, and maintaining healthy relationships. Take a personality test, learn to recognize your positive qualities, and read more about how to handle stress and depression. |
| Topic: Attitude (Psychology); Depression (Psychology); Teenagers--Sexual behavior |
| URL: http://www.attitude.org.nz/ |
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| PBS Kids: It's My Life |
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| It's My Life provides a place for tweens aged 9 - 12 to learn about various topics that matter to them in their everyday lives. Need help with time management or a teacher that's hard to get along with? Then click on the School tab. There are also offline activities such as discussion questions, books to read, and journal pages to write on topics such as dealing with anger, death, depression, dreams, and volunteering. Organizations with web sites and/or telephone hotlines are listed that you can contact anonymously for help. Some of the content is available for Spanish-speaking users. |
| Topic: Anger; Children--Health and hygiene; Death--Psychological aspects; Depression (Psychology); Emotions |
| URL: http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/ |
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| Causes of Teen Stress and Tips for Preventing Adolescent Depression |
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| Read this article from the Teen Depression web site to find out how teenage stress can contribute to teenage depression. Find out some of the major causes of teen stress, such as large amounts of homework, social pressures, and moving to a new school. There are some great tips for preventing adolescent depression, including seeking professional help and building strong relationships with family members and friends. The article provides a list of startling statistics about teenage depression and other issues. |
| Topic: Depression (Psychology); Stress (Psychology); Stress in youth; Stress management for teenagers; Teenagers |
| URL: http://www.teen-depression.info/html/prevention.php3 |
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| Anxiety in Children, Teen Stress and Teenage Depression |
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| Go to this web site from LifePositive.com to learn about anxiety in children, teen stress, and teenage depression. The article explains that stress and anxiety are just as prevalent in children and teenagers as these conditions are in adults, and it lists the major causes of childhood and teen stress. Learn the warning signs of childhood and teenage stress, and read helpful advice about actions that children and adults can take to prevent and manage childhood and teenage stress. |
| Topic: Anxiety; Depression (Psychology); Stress in children; Stress in youth; Stress management for children; Stress management for teenagers |
| URL: http://www.lifepositive.com/Mind/psychology/stress/anxiety-in-children.asp |
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| Welcome - Teen-Matters.com |
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| "I have a friend who. . . " Sometimes it's hard to ask for help for yourself or a friend who has a problem with depression, stress, or body image. These and other topics that matter most to teens are addressed here. How do you deal with stress? How do you put an end to violent relationships, drug and alcohol abuse, or bullying? Mental health is important to understand, and this site allows visitors to email questions and research by clicking on numerous resources. Help is here. |
| Topic: Alcoholism--Prevention; Depression (Psychology); Drug abuse; Stress management for teenagers; Teenagers; Teenagers--Health and hygiene; Violence; Young adults; Youth |
| URL: http://www.teen-matters.com |