EDU: Companion Diseases - Depression

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AOSD is bad enough but frequently, having a chronic, lifechanging illness that

can take months to diagnose might leave you feeling like you are dying. Perhaps

you are now facing financial ruin, loss of a non supportive mate, loss of

independance and self esteem and many other maladies. Any and all of this can

and does lead to depression for many. This topic is SO vast I can only point you

in some good directions for help in coping with chronic illness.

Depression Disability Income

www.allsupinc.com If you are unable to work due to severe depression, you may

qualify for disability income.

Depression - National Institute of Mental Health

Extensive overview of depression as a serious medical illness, with sections

on signs and symptoms, personal stories, treatment options, and a service

locator.

Category: Depressive Disorders

www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/depressionmenu.cfm

NIMH: Depression

Working to improve mental health through biomedical. research on mind, brain,

and behavior. Depression. A detailed booklet that describes symptoms, causes,

and treatments, with information on getting help and coping. ... also to those

who care ...

www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depression.cfm

Mental Health: Depression - BBC Health

Offers online resources about symptoms and treatment of depression.

Category: Depressive Disorders

bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/mental_health/disorders_depression.shtml

Depression Central

Depression Central This site is a clearinghouse for information on all types

of depressive disorders and the most effective treatments for individuals

suffering from various forms and grades of depression. Articles range from...

Category: Depressive Disorders

www.psycom.net/depression.central.html

Depression Screening

Sponsored by the National Mental Health Association. Offers a confidential

depression screening test online. Provides information on symptoms, treatments,

and how to find help.

Category: Depressive Disorders

www.depression-screening.org

Resources for coping with Chronic Illness:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/copingwithchronicillness.html various

articles and links on the topic.

http://www.clevelandclinic.org/arthritis/treat/facts/coping.htm When you get

an illness like bronchitis or the flu, you know you will be feeling better and

functioning normally within a week or so. A chronic illness is different. A

chronic illness may never go away and can disrupt your lifestyle in many ways.

COPING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS

COPING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS. (This is adapted from the book After The

Diagnosis by Dr. JoAnn LeMaistre. Copyright Ó 1985, 1993, and 1999 by JoAnn

LeMaistre.) JoAnn Le Maistre received her Ph.D. ... Beyond Rage, have helped

thousands of chronic illness patients, their families, and health care ...

www.alpineguild.com/COPING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS.html

Chronic Illness Coping

Dr. Vijai Sharma offers advice on coping with chronic illness. ... Chronic

Illness Coping. Articles to Read: You may find the following articles on this

subject of some help ... 496 - Tips For Coping With Chronic Illnesses. 527 -

What To Do When ...

www.mindpub.com/topic16.htm

coping with chronic illness

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP THEIR CHILD COPE WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS. Parenting a

chronically ill child is a challenge. Having a child with a chronic illness is

stressful for any family. ... or her chronic illness. Parents who are concerned

that their child is having significant problems coping should discuss ...

parenting-ed.org/handout3/.../coping with chronic illness.htm

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