There are many factors that contribute to depression, including genes, family history, and brain chemistry. Researchers continue to explore its precise causes, and they are finding mounting evidence that certain changes in the brain may enter into the complex mix of what causes depression. What is conclusively known is that depression is not a moral or emotional failing. It is a treatable illness.
Blogs, Articles & Videos (Recent - Older)
See more:
Accessing faith through treating depression
|
Mental Ophthalmology
|
Telephone therapy benefits depression
|
Am I depressed or just deep?
|
How to find affordable psychotherapy
|
Not your grandfather's depression
|
Additional Resources
-
National Alliance on Mental Illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization, dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. NAMI has over 1,100 affiliates in communities across the country who engage in advocacy, research, support, and education. -
Mental Health America
Mental Health America is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. With our more than 320 affiliates nationwide, we represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation – everyday and in times of crisis. -
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
Founded in1985, DBSA provides hope, help, and support through peer-based, recovery-oriented, empowering services, programs, and resources when people need them, where they need them, and how they need to receive them.
Seven things you should know about Depression
Depression is a real illness, like heart disease or diabetes
Women are twice as likely as men to experience major depression
Clinical depression is the leading cause of disability for those aged 15 to 44 in the United States
People with depression are at up to a 12% higher risk of suicide
Seventeen million adult Americans suffer from depression in any given year
Depression increases the risk of heart attacks and is a frequent and serious complicating factor in stroke, diabetes, and cancer
Major depressive disorder is associated with 27.2 lost workdays for each affected worker per year
This Emotional Life is a co-production of the NOVA/WGBH Science Unit and Vulcan Productions, Inc. A Film by Kunhardt McGee Productions. ©/™ 2009 WGBH Educational Foundation and Vulcan Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
This Web site was produced for PBS Online by elephants & ants.
Funding for This Emotional Life is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and Public Television Viewers. Additional funding provided by the University of Phoenix and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
