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Depression: Supporting Someone Who Is Depressed
Where to go from here
Now that you have read this information, you are better prepared to help someone who has depression.
Some medicines for depression have side effects that cause people to stop taking them. For help in managing any side effects of these medicines, see:
If you would like more information on depression, the following resource is available:
Organization
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | |
| 3803 North Fairfax Drive | |
| Suite 100 | |
| Arlington, VA 22203 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264) hotline for help with depression (703) 524-7600 |
| Fax: | (703) 524-9094 |
| Email: | info@nami.org |
| Web Address: | www.nami.org |
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a national self-help and family advocacy organization dedicated solely to improving the lives of people who have severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. NAMI focuses on support, education, advocacy, and research. The mission of the organization is to "eradicate mental illness and improve the quality of life of those affected by these diseases." | |
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