On these websites you can take online screening tests for depression, learn the signs and symptoms of depression for men and women, and educate yourself about specific types of depression, such as dysthymia. The Web also offers a wealth of information on depression for foreign language speakers.
| Site | Who It's For | Why We Like It |
|---|---|---|
| Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance | Anyone who is concerned that "the blues" may be depression | This quiz screens test takers for signs of depression by evaluating sleeping habits, appetite, ability to concentrate, and energy level. |
| The Royal College of Psychiatrists | The gender less likely to seek help for depression | Men will relate to this site. It discusses symptoms of depression that are especially common in men—like increased risk-taking and drug and alcohol abuse—and how male depression can affect marriage and sex. |
| National Institute of Mental Health | Women whose mood is affecting their ability to function | The printable brochure on this site explores why women are at greater risk for depression and identifies some common symptoms of depression, such as excessive crying. It also points out some ways to find help that you may not have considered, such as employee assistance programs. |
| Harvard Health Publications | People with persistent feelings of sadness | This site offers information on identifying and treating dysthymia, a "low-grade" depression. It also discusses the relationship of dysthymia to other conditions, such as drug and alcohol addiction. |
| Mental Health America | Spanish-speaking people showing signs of depression | This comprehensive mental health site offers information in Spanish. It emphasizes the difference between feeling sad and having clinical depression and explains how untreated depression can affect your work. |
| University of Michigan Depression Center | Foreign-language speakers | This site offers a downloadable brochure about depression with a symptom checklist, conversation starters for you and your doctor, and resources for more information—all in 12 different languages. |
