Bipolar Disorder Focus - Bipolar Disorder and Depression

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Overcoming Depression

Depression is a it is a mood disorder that is an integral part of bipolar disorder and that requires treatment. Feelings of depression and hopelessness are also common with caregivers of the mentally ill. If you or someone you know with schizophrenia is feeling particularly depressed its important to see the doctor about the condition. Also, we recommend you talk to others about your feelings in the Bipolar Focus discussion areas.

Overviews on Depression

Personal Experiences with Depression

Ways to help yourself when you are feeling suicidal.
If you're thinking about suicide "Start by considering this statement: "Suicide is not chosen; it happens when pain exceeds resources for coping with pain." - resources about suicide and its prevention.
Ways to Maintain Recovery from Depression
What Family and Friends Can Do to Help Someone Who is Depressed
Strong Relationship Between Schizophrenia and Depression
Common Treatments for Depression

Treatments Overview
Medications

Additional Depression Resources

Depression

Recommended Books for People who are Depressed
- Overcoming Depression, 3rd edition by Demitri Papolos, Publisher: Quill; 3rd edition (February 1997), ISBN: 0060927828
- The Essential Guide to Psychiatric Drugs : Includes The Most Recent Information On: Antidepressants, Tranquilizers and Antianxiety Drugs, Antipsychotics, Drugs annd Pregnancy, Drugs and the Elderly, Drugs and AIDS, Side-effects and Withdrawal Symptoms, and Much, Much More by Jack M., M.D. Gorman, Publisher: St. Martin's Press; (December 1998), ISBN: 0312954581
- Consumer's Guide to Psychiatric Drugs, by John D. Preston, John H. O'Neal, Mary C. Talaga, Publisher: New Harbinger Pubns; (2000) ASIN: 157224111X

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