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Facts About Depression:

     
 

Depression & Suicide, 2009
http://www.suicidology.org/c/document_library/get_file?folderId=232&name=DLFE-157.pdf
This article from the American Association of Suicidology provides some facts about suicide and depression. It describes common symptoms, warning signs and the links between depression and suicide.

Depression - Easy to Read, 2007 - English; National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-easy-to-read/depression-easy-to-read.pdf
This brochure from the National Institute of Mental health (NIMH) provides information on the symptoms and treatments for depression.

Depresión - Fácil de Leer, 2007 - Spanish; National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/espanol/depresion-facil-de-leer/sp-depression-easy-to-read.pdf
This brochure from the National Institute of Mental health (NIMH) provides information in Spanish on the symptoms and treatments for depression.

Depression in Children and Adolescents, 2009; National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/depression-in-children-and-adolescents.shtml
This website from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides information on depression including details on signs and symptoms, treatment options, research, and where to go for help.

Hechos Sobre Suicidio y Depresión, 2005
http://www.suicidology.org/c/document_library/get_file?folderId=232&name=DLFE-88.pdf
This article provides information in Spanish about depression and suicide from the American Association of Suicidology.

Depression, Bipolar, Schizophrenia & Suicide, 2010
http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewpage&page_id=050CDCA2-C158-FBAC-16ACCE9DC8B7026C
This article provides facts and figures on depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Bipolar Disorder - English, 2009
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/bipolar-disorder-easy-to-read/index.shtml
This is an easy-to-read booklet on Bipolar Disorder from the National Institute of Mental Health that explains what it is, when it starts and how to get help.

Bipolar Disorder - Spanish, 2009
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/espanol/trastorno-bipolar-facil-de-leer/trastorno-bipolar-facil-de-leer.pdf
An easy-to-read booklet in Spanish on Bipolar Disorder that explains what it is, when it starts and how to get help.

Treatment of Adolescent Depression Study (TADS), 2010
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/trials/practical/tads/index.shtml
The NIMH-funded Treatment for Adolescents with Depression Study (TADS) is a multi-site clinical research study examining the short- and long-term effectiveness of an antidepressant medication and psychotherapy alone and in combination for treating depression in adolescents ages 12 to 17. This page provides information about the study.

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