Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance : Depression Statistics National Institute of Mental Health : Any Anxiety Disorder Among Adults
The Trevor Project provides support to all in crisis, with a focus on the LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13 and 24. The Trevor Lifeline is available 24/7, and support by text and chat are available online, as well. Support by Text or Chat Crisis Chat : This is an offshoot of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Chat specialists assess suicide risk and help the visitor cope, come up with a safety plan, and figure out the next step. The chat specialists are trained in crisis and suicide intervention. Crisis Text Line : Text 741-741 CTL offers free text support 24/7 for anyone in the United States. The crisis counselors take the texters from a “hot moment to a cool calm.” The crisis counselors undergo extensive training, and they are all supervised by staff with Masters’ or PhD’s in psychology or social work. Facts and Statistics Anxiety and Depression Association of America : Facts & Statistics Centers For Disease Control and Prevention : Anxiety Overview Centers For Disease Control and Prevention : Depression Overview
National Institute of Mental Health : Major Depression Among Adults Depression Screening Center for Epidemiologic Studies : Depression Scale– Revised This depression scale has been used since the 1970’s and is still very widely used. The scale measures depression symptoms including sadness, loss of appetite, and suicidal ideation. It helps to assess whether or not someone is having a depressive episode. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance : Screening for Depression
Mental Health America : Depression Screening
Psychology Today : Depression Test Psychology Today is a website and magazine that examines all things psychology with contributors who are specialized writers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and researchers. It also houses a big directory of mental health professionals and treatment facilities.
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