Links - Depression (Major Depressive Disorder)

How can I help a Friend who is Depressed? A Guide for Students
     Prepared by CMHA (SK Division) Inc.

Depression Fact Sheet - Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)

Also: Depression among Seniors. 'Psychology Works' from the CPA is designed to give you information that you can trust.

Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba

Its purpose is to provide information, education and support to those affected by unipolar affective disorder (depression) and bipolar disorder (manic depression),to their families and friends, and to health care professionals and the general public.

Wing of Madness:

A depression guide. Sensible and accurate information, with many clearly organized sections and links, designed for laypersons. Includes support, personal experiences, advice, and so on.

Internet Mental Health:

A large Canadian site covering all categories of mental illness. Has excellent information on mood disorders, as well as many links to other pages and articles. It also includes self-tests.

Dr. Ivan's Depression Central:

Offers about a million links, papers, and other materials under about 70 headings. Many are by Ivan K. Goldberg, MD, an expert on psychopharmacology. Most materials are aimed at professionals, but some are used as introductory items. The site is kept updated.

Psychology Information Online: Depression:

A very large site organized by psychologists full of accurate information about diagnosis, cognitive therapy, SAD, medication, and many other topics. 

Depression in Children and Adolescents:

A series of pamphlets by Nova Scotia doctor James Chandler, describing the diagnosis and treatment of common child and adolescent psychiatric disorders including ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Conduct disorder, Oppositional Defiant disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Social Phobia, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Tourette's and Tic Disorders and Learning Disabilities.

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