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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Address:
120 Wall St, 22nd floor
New York, NY 10005
Phone:
1-888-333-AFSP (1-888-333-2377)
Internet Address:
http://www.afsp.org/
Description of Services Provided:
This site is devoted to helping prevent suicide. It includes pages on the relationship between depressive disorders and suicide, steps for prevention, help for survivors, and related resources.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Address:
730 N. Franklin St, Suite 501
Chicago, IL 60610-7224
Phone:
1-800-826-3632
Internet Address:
http://www.dbsalliance.org/
Description of Services Provided:
This site provides information on mood disorders, such as a list of support groups with chapters, personal stories, programs, publications, resources, and advocacy.
The International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression
Address:
2017-D Renard Court
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone:
443-782-0739
Internet Address:
http://www.ifred.org/
Description of Services Provided:
This site addresses depressive illnesses, including ways to get help and an on-line newsletter.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Address:
Public Information and Communications Branch
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Phone:
1-866-615-6464 (toll-free)
Internet Address:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
Description of Services Provided:
NIMH is part of the National Institutes of Health. It provides information about depression, including symptoms and treatment, and ways to locate mental health services in your area.
Last reviewed March 2009 by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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