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Depressive Disorders: Dysthymic Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Depressive Disorder NOS
NIMH: The Numbers Count-Mental Disorders in America.
Major Depressive Disorder is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages 15-44.
Major depressive disorder affects approximately 14.8 million American adults, or about 6.7 percent of the U.S. population age
18 and older in a given year.
While major depressive disorder can develop at any age, the median age at onset is 32.
Major depressive disorder is more prevalent in women than in men.
Education:
Special Mention:
Organizations/Groups:
CBS Cares: Depression is intended to provide additional information on certain causes that are the subjects of our on-air publlic
service announcements. We have tried to provide the basics for each cause as well as important information that may not be
widely known.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the most
prevalent mental illnesses, depression and bipolar disorder. The organization fosters an environment of understanding about
the impact and management of these life- threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and
information written in language the general public can understand. (DBSA Spanish)
Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association (DRADA) is a community organization; we serve individuals affected by a
depressive illness, family members, health care professionals and the general public. We are committed to our mission to
alleviate the suffering arising from depression and manic depression by assisting self-help groups, providing education and
information, and lending support to research programs.
Depression Is Real Coalition is a group of physician, patient and constituency groups that has come together to create an
educational campaign about depression. These groups are concerned about confusing messages in popular culture suggesting
that depression is "just the blues" or worse, a "made-up disease." The goal of the Coalition is to help people living with
depression, their families, friends and the general public to understand these essential facts about depression.
Dr. Ivan's Depression Central is a central clearinghouse for information on all types of depressive disorders and on the most
effective treatments for individuals suffering from Major Depression, Manic-Depression (Bipolar Disorder), Cyclothymia,
Dysthymia and other mood disorders.
Families for Depression Awareness is a national nonprofit organization helping families recognize and cope with depressive
disorders to get people well and prevent suicides.
International Foundation of Research and Education on Depression (iFred):INSPIRE (Network) primary purpose is to Bring
Depression Hope. iFred brings energy and information together from a variety of existing sources to educate, inform and
change the way we look at depression today.
International Mental Health Research Organization (IMHRO) is committed to funding research and raising awareness to help
people with brain disease, and, ultimately, find cures for schizophrenia, depression and bipolar disorder.
Mood & Anxiety Disorders Institute (MADI) at Mass General Hospital mission is to educate patients, families, caregivers and the
community about mental health conditions in order to increase understanding, instill hope, facilitate recovery, and improve
lives. The Center offers information, resources and support through its web sites, reading materials, support groups, and
seminars for the public – all free of charge. Recent public education programs have featured a broad range of mental health
topics including: depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, alternative and complementary medicine, mental health in
teens, and mood and memory in older adults. Mental Health Resource Guide 2007.
McMan’s Depression and Bipolar Web started in late 2000 on the simple principle that knowledge is necessity-namely the more
insight we have into our illness and behavior and available options, the more skilled we will be at managing our treatment and
recovery.
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD) was originally as American Schizophrenia Foundation
by the NAMI, MHA and DBSA. In addition to funding research about schizophrenia and depression, NARSAD funds research such
as childhood psychiatric disorders, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. Information on disorders, support or related
questions: Call 800-829-8289 or e-mail.
Walkers in Darkness (Chat/Forum) is a peer to peer website that features mailing lists, discussion forums and chat rooms, an
extensive database of mental health and social service resources, member web pages and photo galleries, news and
information on mood disorders and medication.
NIMH: The Numbers Count-Mental Disorders in America.
Major Depressive Disorder is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages 15-44.
Major depressive disorder affects approximately 14.8 million American adults, or about 6.7 percent of the U.S. population age
18 and older in a given year.
While major depressive disorder can develop at any age, the median age at onset is 32.
Major depressive disorder is more prevalent in women than in men.
Education:
- School Behavior: Accommodating Students with Mood Lability-Depression and Bipolar Disorder.
- hold
Special Mention:
- DBSA: Facing Us (online) and Working Towards Wellness (booklet).
- WFSAD: Information for Families: Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Schizoaffective Disorder
- Family Aware: Depression and Bipolar Wellness Guide-Parents of children and teens with depression or bipolar disorder.
Depression and Bipolar Wellness Guide for teens with depression or bipolar disorder. - MADI: Mental Health Resource Guide.
- AACAP: ParentsMedGuide: The Use of Medication in Treating Childhood and Adolescent Depression-Information for
Patients and Families - SW: Help Starts Here-Depression.
Organizations/Groups:
CBS Cares: Depression is intended to provide additional information on certain causes that are the subjects of our on-air publlic
service announcements. We have tried to provide the basics for each cause as well as important information that may not be
widely known.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the most
prevalent mental illnesses, depression and bipolar disorder. The organization fosters an environment of understanding about
the impact and management of these life- threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and
information written in language the general public can understand. (DBSA Spanish)
Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association (DRADA) is a community organization; we serve individuals affected by a
depressive illness, family members, health care professionals and the general public. We are committed to our mission to
alleviate the suffering arising from depression and manic depression by assisting self-help groups, providing education and
information, and lending support to research programs.
Depression Is Real Coalition is a group of physician, patient and constituency groups that has come together to create an
educational campaign about depression. These groups are concerned about confusing messages in popular culture suggesting
that depression is "just the blues" or worse, a "made-up disease." The goal of the Coalition is to help people living with
depression, their families, friends and the general public to understand these essential facts about depression.
Dr. Ivan's Depression Central is a central clearinghouse for information on all types of depressive disorders and on the most
effective treatments for individuals suffering from Major Depression, Manic-Depression (Bipolar Disorder), Cyclothymia,
Dysthymia and other mood disorders.
Families for Depression Awareness is a national nonprofit organization helping families recognize and cope with depressive
disorders to get people well and prevent suicides.
International Foundation of Research and Education on Depression (iFred):INSPIRE (Network) primary purpose is to Bring
Depression Hope. iFred brings energy and information together from a variety of existing sources to educate, inform and
change the way we look at depression today.
International Mental Health Research Organization (IMHRO) is committed to funding research and raising awareness to help
people with brain disease, and, ultimately, find cures for schizophrenia, depression and bipolar disorder.
Mood & Anxiety Disorders Institute (MADI) at Mass General Hospital mission is to educate patients, families, caregivers and the
community about mental health conditions in order to increase understanding, instill hope, facilitate recovery, and improve
lives. The Center offers information, resources and support through its web sites, reading materials, support groups, and
seminars for the public – all free of charge. Recent public education programs have featured a broad range of mental health
topics including: depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, alternative and complementary medicine, mental health in
teens, and mood and memory in older adults. Mental Health Resource Guide 2007.
McMan’s Depression and Bipolar Web started in late 2000 on the simple principle that knowledge is necessity-namely the more
insight we have into our illness and behavior and available options, the more skilled we will be at managing our treatment and
recovery.
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD) was originally as American Schizophrenia Foundation
by the NAMI, MHA and DBSA. In addition to funding research about schizophrenia and depression, NARSAD funds research such
as childhood psychiatric disorders, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. Information on disorders, support or related
questions: Call 800-829-8289 or e-mail.
Walkers in Darkness (Chat/Forum) is a peer to peer website that features mailing lists, discussion forums and chat rooms, an
extensive database of mental health and social service resources, member web pages and photo galleries, news and
information on mood disorders and medication.
Bipolar disorders: Bipolar disorder NOS, Bipolar I disorder, Bipolar II disorder, Cyclothymic disorder
NIMH: The Numbers Count-Mental Disorders in America.
Bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million American adults, or about 2.6 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older
in a given year.
The median age of onset for bipolar disorders is 25 years.
Education:
Special Mention:
Organizations/Groups:
Bipolar Network News is both an online clearinghouse of information about mood disorders, and a quarterly print and email
publication.
CBS Cares: Bipolar is intended to provide additional information on certain causes that are the subjects of our on-air publlic
service announcements. We have tried to provide the basics for each cause as well as important information that may not be
widely known.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the most
prevalent mental illnesses, depression and bipolar disorder. The organization fosters an environment of understanding about
the impact and management of these life- threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and
information written in language the general public can understand. (DBSA Spanish)
Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association (DRADA) is a community organization; we serve individuals affected by a
depressive illness, family members, health care professionals and the general public. We are committed to our mission to
alleviate the suffering arising from depression and manic depression by assisting self-help groups, providing education and
information, and lending support to research programs.
Dr. Ivan's Depression Central is a central clearinghouse for information on all types of depressive disorders and on the most
effective treatments for individuals suffering from Major Depression, Manic-Depression (Bipolar Disorder), Cyclothymia,
Dysthymia and other mood disorders.
International Bipolar Foundation (IBF) (Forum) mission to eliminate Bipolar Disorder through the advancement of research; to
provide and enhance care and support services for all affected; and to erase associated stigma through public education.
International Mental Health Research Organization (IMHRO) is committed to funding research and raising awareness to help
people with brain disease, and, ultimately, find cures for schizophrenia, depression and bipolar disorder.
International Society of Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) is a global network of individuals dedicated to finding ways to improve the lives
of those with bipolar disorder through collaboration, research, and education.
Mood & Anxiety Disorders Institute (MADI) at Mass General Hospital mission is to educate patients, families, caregivers and the
community about mental health conditions in order to increase understanding, instill hope, facilitate recovery, and improve
lives. The Center offers information, resources and support through its web sites, reading materials, support groups, and
seminars for the public – all free of charge. Recent public education programs have featured a broad range of mental health
topics including: depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, alternative and complementary medicine, mental health in
teens, and mood and memory in older adults. Mental Health Resource Guide 2007.
McMan’s Depression and Bipolar Web started in late 2000 on the simple principle that knowledge is necessity-namely the more
insight we have into our illness and behavior and available options, the more skilled we will be at managing our treatment and
recovery.
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD) was originally as American Schizophrenia Foundation
by the NAMI, MHA and DBSA. In addition to funding research about schizophrenia and depression, NARSAD funds research such
as childhood psychiatric disorders, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. Information on disorders, support or related
questions: Call 800-829-8289 or e-mail.
Pendulum (Forum) is for consumers, family members and mental health workers to make informed decisions about the care and
treatment of bipolar disorder.
Walkers in Darkness (Chat/Forum) is a peer to peer website that features mailing lists, discussion forums and chat rooms, an
extensive database of mental health and social service resources, member web pages and photo galleries, news and
information on mood disorders and medication.
Organizations/Group for Early-Onset & Child Bipolar:
BipolarChild is based on publication of the book, The Bipolar Child, the first book ever written on the subject that brought the
suffering of these children and their families to the attention of the medical profession, as well as to the media.
BPchildren mission is to help young people and adults understand more about childhood bipolar disorder. Please join us in
erasing the stigma and easing the burden one child at a time.
Brainstorm (Forum) provides parent to parent to help dealing with the daily stress of caring for a child with Bipolar disorder. We
have educational articles, research links, help in understanding the medications and types of treatment children with Bipolar
require and tips for the special educational and parenting needs of a Bipolar child. You are not alone in your struggles to care
for your child and family.
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) (Chat/Listserv/Forum/Blog) improves the lives of families raising children and
teens living with bipolar disorder and related conditions. Have a question about pediatric bipolar disorder? Send an e-mail and
the Family Response Team will send a reply within 48 hours. Page for Teen Girls,
Georgia Children's Bipolar Foundation (Listserv) mission is to support each other as caretakers of children with Early Onset
Bipolar Disorder; to provide a non-judgemental forum to express thoughts and share information; to promote the health and
well being of each child with the disorder; and to advance awareness of issues faced by all of those touched by Bipolar
disorder throughout our communities, state, and nation.
Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation (JBRF) (Education Forum) is the first charitable organization solely dedicated to the
support of research for the study of early-onset bipolar disorder.
Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation is dedicated to fostering awareness, understanding and research for early-onset Bipolar
Disorder.
Tourette Syndrome Plus: Information on Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders site represents more than just “book
knowledge” or clinical experience. It also incorporates experiences as a family member and pro bono advocate for the
Tourette's Syndrome community. Additional covered disorders: Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Mood and OCD. Related website:
Challenging Kids.
NIMH: The Numbers Count-Mental Disorders in America.
Bipolar disorder affects approximately 5.7 million American adults, or about 2.6 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older
in a given year.
The median age of onset for bipolar disorders is 25 years.
Education:
- CABF: Education Corner Page, Educating the Child with Bipolar
- JBRF: Educational Issues of Students with Bipolar, (Educational Forum)-Discussion group on educational issues
- The Bipolar Child: IEP Model for Bipolar Children
- BPchildren: Teachers/Resources to Help Children Succeed in School, The Student with Bipolar Disorder: Educator’s Guide.
Helping Children with Early-Onset Bipolar To Learn-A guide for Teachers and Administrators. - Tourette Syndrome Plus: School Issues and Behavior, Guide to Special Education Acronyms and Terms
- NASP: Bipolar-Educational Implications for Secondary (HS) Students.
- School Behavior: Accommodating Students with Mood Lability-Depression and Bipolar Disorder.
- Hold
Special Mention:
- DBSA: Facing Us Clubhouse-Online wellness plan, journal and creativity center. Working Towards Wellness (booklet).
- CABF: Teen Girls. The Storm in My Brain-Book for Youth
- BPchildren: Kids, Teens. Brain Abnormalities Associated With Bipolar Disorder. What areas of the brain may show
abnormalities in childhood bipolar disorder? - GCBF: Online Book for Kids-Did You Ever Feel? (3-20-2011 Not currently active.)
- WFSAD: Information for Families: Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder and Schizoaffective Disorder
- Family Aware: Depression and Bipolar Wellness Guide-Parents of children and teens with depression or bipolar disorder.
Depression and Bipolar Wellness Guide for teens with depression or bipolar disorder. - AACAP: Parents Medication Guide for Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents.
- MADI: Mental Health Resource Guide.
- Time Life: Inside The Bipolar Brain, Worksheet: Is Your Child Bipolar?, Young and Bipolar.
- The Bipolar Child: Obsessional Fears and Aggressive Behaviors in Children and Adolescents With Bipolar Disorder, Why Is
It So Difficult to Diagnose Bipolar Disorder in Children?, Checklist: Is Your Child Bipolar?, Disorders of Written Expression
and Children With Bipolar Disorder. - Grand Rapids Press: Bipolar disorder on rise among children
- New York Times: Bipolar Illness Soars as a Diagnosis for the Young. The Bipolar Puzzle.
- IndysChild: Going to Extreme
- IndyStar: Treating bipolarity tougher in childhood.
- CNN: Growing Up Bipolar.
- PsycPort: Treating children for bipolar disorder.
- George Lynn: Differentiating AD/HD from Bipolar Disorder In Children.
- Charles Popper: Diagnosing Bipolar vs ADHD
- MySA: Children of Rage and Sorrow-More children are battling mental illness
- Reader's Digest: What’s Happening to My Son?
- Hold
Organizations/Groups:
Bipolar Network News is both an online clearinghouse of information about mood disorders, and a quarterly print and email
publication.
CBS Cares: Bipolar is intended to provide additional information on certain causes that are the subjects of our on-air publlic
service announcements. We have tried to provide the basics for each cause as well as important information that may not be
widely known.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the most
prevalent mental illnesses, depression and bipolar disorder. The organization fosters an environment of understanding about
the impact and management of these life- threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and
information written in language the general public can understand. (DBSA Spanish)
Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association (DRADA) is a community organization; we serve individuals affected by a
depressive illness, family members, health care professionals and the general public. We are committed to our mission to
alleviate the suffering arising from depression and manic depression by assisting self-help groups, providing education and
information, and lending support to research programs.
Dr. Ivan's Depression Central is a central clearinghouse for information on all types of depressive disorders and on the most
effective treatments for individuals suffering from Major Depression, Manic-Depression (Bipolar Disorder), Cyclothymia,
Dysthymia and other mood disorders.
International Bipolar Foundation (IBF) (Forum) mission to eliminate Bipolar Disorder through the advancement of research; to
provide and enhance care and support services for all affected; and to erase associated stigma through public education.
International Mental Health Research Organization (IMHRO) is committed to funding research and raising awareness to help
people with brain disease, and, ultimately, find cures for schizophrenia, depression and bipolar disorder.
International Society of Bipolar Disorders (ISBD) is a global network of individuals dedicated to finding ways to improve the lives
of those with bipolar disorder through collaboration, research, and education.
Mood & Anxiety Disorders Institute (MADI) at Mass General Hospital mission is to educate patients, families, caregivers and the
community about mental health conditions in order to increase understanding, instill hope, facilitate recovery, and improve
lives. The Center offers information, resources and support through its web sites, reading materials, support groups, and
seminars for the public – all free of charge. Recent public education programs have featured a broad range of mental health
topics including: depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, alternative and complementary medicine, mental health in
teens, and mood and memory in older adults. Mental Health Resource Guide 2007.
McMan’s Depression and Bipolar Web started in late 2000 on the simple principle that knowledge is necessity-namely the more
insight we have into our illness and behavior and available options, the more skilled we will be at managing our treatment and
recovery.
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD) was originally as American Schizophrenia Foundation
by the NAMI, MHA and DBSA. In addition to funding research about schizophrenia and depression, NARSAD funds research such
as childhood psychiatric disorders, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. Information on disorders, support or related
questions: Call 800-829-8289 or e-mail.
Pendulum (Forum) is for consumers, family members and mental health workers to make informed decisions about the care and
treatment of bipolar disorder.
Walkers in Darkness (Chat/Forum) is a peer to peer website that features mailing lists, discussion forums and chat rooms, an
extensive database of mental health and social service resources, member web pages and photo galleries, news and
information on mood disorders and medication.
Organizations/Group for Early-Onset & Child Bipolar:
BipolarChild is based on publication of the book, The Bipolar Child, the first book ever written on the subject that brought the
suffering of these children and their families to the attention of the medical profession, as well as to the media.
BPchildren mission is to help young people and adults understand more about childhood bipolar disorder. Please join us in
erasing the stigma and easing the burden one child at a time.
Brainstorm (Forum) provides parent to parent to help dealing with the daily stress of caring for a child with Bipolar disorder. We
have educational articles, research links, help in understanding the medications and types of treatment children with Bipolar
require and tips for the special educational and parenting needs of a Bipolar child. You are not alone in your struggles to care
for your child and family.
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) (Chat/Listserv/Forum/Blog) improves the lives of families raising children and
teens living with bipolar disorder and related conditions. Have a question about pediatric bipolar disorder? Send an e-mail and
the Family Response Team will send a reply within 48 hours. Page for Teen Girls,
Georgia Children's Bipolar Foundation (Listserv) mission is to support each other as caretakers of children with Early Onset
Bipolar Disorder; to provide a non-judgemental forum to express thoughts and share information; to promote the health and
well being of each child with the disorder; and to advance awareness of issues faced by all of those touched by Bipolar
disorder throughout our communities, state, and nation.
Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation (JBRF) (Education Forum) is the first charitable organization solely dedicated to the
support of research for the study of early-onset bipolar disorder.
Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation is dedicated to fostering awareness, understanding and research for early-onset Bipolar
Disorder.
Tourette Syndrome Plus: Information on Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders site represents more than just “book
knowledge” or clinical experience. It also incorporates experiences as a family member and pro bono advocate for the
Tourette's Syndrome community. Additional covered disorders: Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Mood and OCD. Related website:
Challenging Kids.
Mood Disorders NOS, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Mixed Anxiety Depression.
NIMH: The Numbers Count-Mental Disorders in America.
Approximately 20.9 million American adults, or about 9.5 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year, have
a mood disorder.
The median age of onset for mood disorders is 30 years.
Depressive disorders often co-occur with anxiety disorders and substance abuse.
Education:
Special Mention:
Organizations/Groups:
Walkers in Darkness (Chat/Forum) is a peer to peer website that features mailing lists, discussion forums and chat rooms, an
extensive database of mental health and social service resources, member web pages and photo galleries, news and
information on mood disorders and medication.
***Most applicable information will be listed under Anxiety and/or above in the Depression area***
NIMH: The Numbers Count-Mental Disorders in America.
Approximately 20.9 million American adults, or about 9.5 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year, have
a mood disorder.
The median age of onset for mood disorders is 30 years.
Depressive disorders often co-occur with anxiety disorders and substance abuse.
Education:
- Still Looking
Special Mention:
- MADI: Mental Health Resource Guide.
- Still looking
Organizations/Groups:
Walkers in Darkness (Chat/Forum) is a peer to peer website that features mailing lists, discussion forums and chat rooms, an
extensive database of mental health and social service resources, member web pages and photo galleries, news and
information on mood disorders and medication.
***Most applicable information will be listed under Anxiety and/or above in the Depression area***
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