Depression: Supporting someone who is depressed
Where to go from here
Now that you have read this information, you are better prepared to help someone with depression.
Some medicines for depression have side effects that cause people to stop taking them. For help in managing any side effects of these medicines, see:
If you would like more information on depression, the following resource is available:
Organization
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Colonial Place Three 2107 Wilson Boulevard Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22201-3042 Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264). This is also a hotline for help with depression.
(703) 524-7600Fax: (703) 524-9094 TDD: (703) 516-7227 E-mail: info@nami.org Web Address: www.nami.org The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a national self-help and family advocacy organization dedicated solely to improving the lives of people with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. NAMI focuses on support, education, advocacy, and research. The mission of the organization is to "eradicate mental illness and improve the quality of life of those affected by these diseases."
| Author: | Jeannette Curtis Paul Lehnert | Last Updated: November 30, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Catherine D. Serio, PhD - Behavioral Health Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry | |
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