ABC News Medical Editor Dr. Tim Johnson welcomes you to the OnCall+ Mind & Mood - Depression Center with easy-to-use advice on this vast resource.
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Section 1: Overview
Get the basics on depression from the experts. (18 Questions/Answers) -
Section 2: Risk Factors
Are you at risk for developing clinical depression. (27 Questions/Answers) -
Section 3: Diagnosis
Know the symptoms and when to seek help. (34 Questions/Answers) -
Section 4: Treatment
Talk therapy, medications and more. (37 Questions/Answers) -
Section 5: Living with Depression
Coping with depression for patients and families. (43 Questions/Answers) -
Additional Mind & Mood Resources
Organizations providing assistance and information on mind and mood conditions.
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Watch: Am I Depressed?
Answers to your questions on identifying and treating depression -
Watch: Patients Open Up
Patients share their experiences battling mental illness -
Watch: Talking Different Types of Treatment
From therapy to medication, we explore your options -
Watch: Where Can I Turn?
What to do if you believe you are depressed -
Watch: Stigmas Surrounding Mental Illness
Fighting the stigmas that often block our road to recovery -
Watch: The Future of Treatment
A look ahead at the treatment for depression
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Depression News
Articles and videos about depression from ABC News. -
Swiss Psychiatrist Fights Fear With LSD
A Swiss Psychiatrist is offering LSD to patients to combat their fears. -
Watch: Depression During Pregnancy
Advice for moms suffering from depression during and after pregnancy. -
Govt. Offers URL for Those Down and Out
New government web site aims to help those depressed, suicidal due to recession. -
Watch: Magnetize Your Mind
The FDA has approved a brain stimulator for those suffering from depression. -
Are Economic Depression Suicides a Myth?
Experts say money trouble is a risk, but suicides are far more complicated. -
Truth Squad: The Exercise/Depression Link
Does running help you chase away the blues? New research offers insight. -
Most College Kids Have Thought of Suicide
A new study suggests the problem of suicide in university students is growing. -
When Depression Is Gone for Good
Half of depression sufferers never have a recurrence, research suggests. -
Watch: The Freshman Blues
Reports indicate depression affects a quarter of all college students.
Welcome to the ABC News OnCall+ Mind and Mood: Depression Center! Find answers to the most pressing questions on depression answered by the nation's top medical experts from the country's most prestigious medical centers.
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- What Are The Most Common Signs And Symptoms of Depression?
- What Do I Do If I Think a Friend or Family Member Is Depressed?
- Does a Family History of Depression Increase the Risk for My Developing Depression?
- Are Antidepressants Safe for Children/Adolescents?
- Are There Any Natural Remedies That Will Help Treat My Depression Such as Vitamins, Omega-3 Fatty Acids?
- Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City, New York
- Columbia University, New York City, New York
- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
- Grady Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia
- Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
- McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts
- Montefiore Medical Center, New York City, New York
- St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals, New York City, New York
- University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona
- UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas
The contents of this site are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this site.
If you are in crisis, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number is 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
If you are in crisis, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number is 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
