Depression

Other Places To Get Help

Book

The Feeling Good Handbook
Author/Editor:	D.D. Burns
Publisher:	Plume
Publication Date:	1999
This is a consumer's guide to reshaping negative thoughts and responses to help avoid stress and depression.

Organizations

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
730 North Franklin Street
Suite 501
Chicago, IL  60610-7224
Phone:	1-800-826-3632. (This is also a hotline for help with depression and bipolar disorder.) (312) 642-0049
Fax:	(312) 642-7243
Web Address:	http://www.dbsalliance.org
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance publishes brochures, books, and videotapes about the treatment of mood disorders, all available free of charge or for a nominal fee. It also has an information and referral line, and its Web site contains helpful information.
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) 524-7600
Fax:	(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."
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD  20892-9663
Phone:	1-866-615-6464 toll-free (301) 443-4513
Fax:	(301) 443-4279
TDD:	1-866-415-8051 toll-free
E-mail:	nimhinfo@nih.gov
Web Address:	www.nimh.nih.gov
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides information to help people better understand mental health, mental disorders, and behavioral problems. NIMH does not provide referrals to mental health professionals or treatment for mental health problems.
National Mental Health Association (NMHA)
2000 North Beauregard Street, 6th Floor
Alexandria, VA  22311
Phone:	1-800-969-NMHA (1-800-969-6642). This is a hotline for help with depression. (703) 684-7722
Fax:	(703) 684-5968
TDD:	1-800-433-5959
Web Address:	http://depression-screening.org
The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) has a Web site that includes a confidential depression screening exam available to anyone who would like to take the test. The short test may help you decide whether your symptoms are related to depression.

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Author:	Jeannette Curtis Ralph Poore	Last Updated: March 21, 2007
Medical Review:	Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry
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