Depression is not the same for everyone, so there is no one solution. We have found that depression can be caused by anything from hormones to neurotransmitters to nutrition to illness. That is why it is so important to take an individualized, balanced approach to wellness and fighting your depression.   Some of these resources may work for you, some may not.   The important thing is that you do what works and tailor a plan that is right for you.

Immediate Help
Are You Depressed?
Nutrition
Exercise
  Counseling
Addictions
Affordable Medical Care
Support System
  Medicines
Animal Companions
Hormones
Heroes
 
DISCLAIMER
The materials listed in this section are designed to assist you in finding out more about depression. However, they should not be used as a substitute for medical advice, counseling or other health-related services. We are not able to monitor this web site for crisis messages or make referrals.

Affordable Medical Care

Getting affordable and quality medical care is difficult these days.  Doctors are hurried to meet insurance quotas and rates are skyrocketing.  We have provided resources we could find to help you navigate through the challenges of healthcare.

The Health Assistance Partnership
HAP addresses the needs of the nation's consumer health assistance programs that help people with health insurance problems. The Partnership provides assistance and resources in the areas of:

How can I get help with the cost of my medications?
To find out more visit: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net

End Fatigue is a website that has an inexpensive online program to help you find underlying problems causing Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia that are often time associated with depression. You have to get a number of tests done that your family doctor can request, but this site often finds underlying issues that your primary physician might not request.  To find out more, click here.