Resources for Depression & Sadness
For relevant screening tools, see: Screening Tools for Depression and Screening Tools for Suicidality
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An interactive workbook intended for individuals with depressed mood, providing strategies for identifying and coping with depression. This self-care manual included downloadable short audio recordings on a variety of topics related to understanding and managing depression, such as practicing relaxation techniques, reactivating your life, cultivating realistic thinking, learning problem solving skills, and reducing the risk of relapse, including step-by-step instructions for using these skills.
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A website providing information and other free resources and support about anxiety and depression.
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A booklet containing "information, ideas, and strategies" to help relieve and prevent "troubling feelings and symptoms."
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Interactive PDF workbook covering strategies for dealing with and overcoming depression, particularly aimed at teens and young adults.
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A website providing people living with depression or bipolar disorder with various resources including "education, tools, peer support, and a wealth of inspiring stories to help you pursue your own path to wellness."
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A website providing research and information on a variety of topics related to depression, including many mental health programs and resources.
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A website providing information on various issues facing young people, including feelings of anger, anxiety, depression, hopelessness, loneliness, stress, and weirdness, and experiences of abuse, addiction, body image issues, eating disorders, break-ups, losses, drama, discrimination, financial issues, LGBTQ issues, self-injury, suicidal behavior, trauma, and veteran issues.
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A website providing educational articles and videos about bipolar disorder, as well as suicide crisis hotlines and local resources.
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An organization providing information and advocacy for those struggling with mental illness including resources about understanding diagnoses, understanding health insurance matters, finding mental health professionals, dealing with crisis situations, handling good self-care in general, and additional support.
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A short, printable PDF worksheet providing an activity for identifying and stopping cognitive distortions that "damage self-esteem, mood, and relationships with others."
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"An anonymous and confidential online resource and screening tool that provides students with information about mental health conditions."
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A mental health app designed to help people cope with depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health issues. Includes a forum to connect with other users. (Available on iOS and Android.)
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Very Well Mind
Offers information, news, and research articles and practical advice on a variety of mental health topics, including depression. The organization publishes articles that are reviewed by medical doctors; for example, “8 Stigma Busters Shifting the Way We Think About Depression,” and “What to Say to someone Who is Depressed.”
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A mobile app using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to provide "tiny conversations" and various resources to people struggling with depression or anxiety. (Available on iOS and Android.)