Find Resources For:
Depression
University of Michigan Department of Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic
Counseling and Psychological Services
University of Michigan Psychological Clinic
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System: Outpatient Behavioral Services
The Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan Psychology Clinic
Community Support and Treatment Services
Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
DBSA is a national organization whose mission is to "provide hope, help, and support to improve the lives of people living with depression or bipolar disorder." Their website provides information on mood disorders and places to find support.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The SAMHSA website has information and publications on substance abuse and mental health issues. There are also tools for finding treatment services nearby.
Postpartum Support International
Provides information and resources on postpartum depression for mothers and families.
Postpartum Education for Parents
Provides information on postpartum depression and support groups.
Medlineplus
MedlinePlus is a health information website sponsored by the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health. It provides current and authoritative information on prescription and nonprescription drugs, specific diseases and conditions, and clinical trials.
Depression is Real
The Depression is Real Coaltion is made up of five organizations including the AFP, DBSA, NAMI, NMA, and MHA. These organizations have joined together to create an educational campaign with the goal of helping those living with depression, and the general public understand this illness.
Healthy Minds
Mental health information from the American Psychiatric Association.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI is a mental health advocacy organization. Its goals include offering hope, reform, and health to the American community by providing education, support, and advocacy. The NAMI website has information on a wide range of mental illnesses, medications, and support resources.
The Feeling Good Handbook by David Burns, 1999
Dr. David Burns outlines self-help techniques to overcome depression without the use of medication.
Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body & Mind to Face Stress, Pain & Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinn, 1990
Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, describes how to use mindfulness meditation and yoga to manage symtoms of physical and mental illness.
The Depression Workbook: A Guide for Living with Depression and Manic Depression by Mary Copeland, 2002
This workbook provides interactive exercises and other tools to help the reader combat depression or bipolar disorder.
Overcoming Depression by Demitri Papolos, 1997
This book provides an overview of the diagnosis, treatment, coping skills, research, and recovery involving depression or bipolar disorder.
The Noonday Demon-- An Atlas of Depression by Andrew Solomon, 2001
Author Andrew Solomon combines the story of his own struggles with depression and a thorough examination of the illness in cultural and scientific terms.
Beating Depression: The Journey to Hope by Jackson-Triche Maga, 2009
This books provides up to date information on the causes of depression and the currently available treatments, including medications and psychotherapy.
Depression Sourcebook by Karen Bellenir, 2002
"Basic consumer health information about unipolar depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, and other types of depression in children, adolescents, women, men, the elderly, and other selected populations."
Positive Options for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Self-Help Treatment by Fiona Marshall, 2004
Provides information about Seasonal Affective Disorder and describes treatments and self-help strategies
College of the Overwhelmed by Richard Kadison, 2004
This book is written as a guide for students, parents, and others that work with them. It explores the many different stress factors college students face that cause so many of them to suffer from mental illnesses. It also offers some tips for helping students beat stress, and succeed in the college setting.
Winter Blues: Everything You Need to Know to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder by Norman Rosenthal, 2006
Dr. Rosenthal's guide provides information on the various degrees that SAD can manifest itself, and on remedies including light therapy, diet, and medication.
Living When a Young Friend Commits Suicde by Earl Grollman, 1999
Offers guidance to adolescents who are coping with the suicide of a friend or confronted with someone who is contemplating suicide.
Beyond the Blues: A Guide to Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression by Shoshana Bennett, 2006
Provides information on assessment, treatment, and prevention strategies.
The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solution for Living with Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleiman, 2000
Offers advice and recommendations for partners dealing with the effects of postpartum depression.
This Isn't What I Expected: Rcognizing and Recovering from Derpession and Anxiety After Childbirth by Karen Kleiman, 2000
Addresses the symptoms and treatment options for postpartum depression.
Pregnancy Blues: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Depression during Pregnancy by Shaila Misri, 2005
Focuses on depression during pregnancy. Covers signs and symtoms, causes, medication, and alternative treatments
Conquering Postpartum Depression: A Proven Plan for Recovery by Ronald Rosenberg, 2003
Dr. Rosenburg advises an action plan that combines talk therapy, new-parent counseling, and anti-depressent medications (in most cases).
Down Came the Rain: My Journey Through Postpartum Depression by Brooke Shields, 2005
In this memoir, Brooke Shields shares her experience and recovery with postpartum depression.
Postpartum Depression Demystified: An Essential Guide to Understanding and Overcoming the Most Common Complication After Childbirth by Joyce Venis, 2007
Sufferers of postpartum depression themselves, the authors share their personal stories and cover issues such as symptoms, accurate diagnosis, treatment, and family support.
Fight the Winter Blues, don't be SAD: Your Guide to Conquering Seasonal Affective Disorder by Celeste Peters, 1994
Offers case studies of SAD sufferers and treatment techniques such as light therapy, medication, diet, and exercise.
