Welcome to my Depression Resources page. This page is an ongoing compilation of resources to help you with depression and/or anxiety. I am not a mental health professional; however, I will be adding to this list as I come across resources that are helpful to me and that I believe will be helpful to you too. Feel free to bookmark this page for future reference to revisit at your convenience.
Depression Resources
Depression is something that should be taken very seriously. If you’re looking for support or you’re looking to help somebody else, the resources I’ve outlined below will definitely get you started.
Professional depression resources:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ==> 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- National HelpLine ==> 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- Find a Therapist Near You
- National Institute of Mental Health
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Healthy Place (includes blogs on various mental illnesses written by people with personal experience)
- RAINN.org (resource for survivors of sexual assault and their families)
- Depression and Addiction
Depression and/or Anxiety Workbooks:
I am only recommending workbooks I have actually purchased myself. These workbooks are not meant to replace professional help but rather to supplement your mental health journey. You can choose to do them on your own and you can work at your own pace.
- How to Be Happy (Or at Least Less Sad): A Creative Workbook by Lee Crutchley
- The Cognitive Behavioral Workbook for Depression: A Step-by-Step Program by William J. Knaus (EdD) and Albert Ellis (PhD)
- Thoughts and Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life by Matthew McKay, Ph.D., Martha Davis, Ph.D., and Patrick Fanning
- The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook by Matthew McKay, Ph.D., Jeffrey C. Wood and Jeffrey Brantley
- The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund Bourne, Ph.D.
My Depression Book
- Crawling out of Darkness: 12 Strategies You Can Implement Today to Battle Depression Naturally
Personal blogs:
- The Mighty – We face disability, disease and mental illness together. You can even share your own story here if/when you’re ready.
Blog posts about depression:
- Dealing with Depression + Inspiration and Resources
- Dealing with Struggles and Deciding to Be Happy
- Unique Ways to Get Motivated While Struggling with Depression
- My Lexapro Diary: Escitalopram {Generic} Experience
- How to Prevent Triggers From Sending You Into Depression
