Welcome to
Dr. Ivan's DEPRESSION
CENTRAL
Without emotion, man would be nothing
but a biological computer. Love, joy,
sorrow, fear, apprehension, anger,
satisfaction, and discontent provide
the meaning of human existence.
Arnold M. Ludwig---1980
This site is Internet's central clearinghouse for information
on all types of depressive disorders and on the most effective
treatments for individuals suffering from Major Depression,
Manic-Depression (Bipolar Disorder), Cyclothymia, Dysthymia and
other mood disorders.
This site is maintained by Dr. Ivan Goldberg, with no financial support from any public,
nonprofit, or pharmaceutical source.
DISCLAIMER
The diagnosis and treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders requires trained medical professionals. The information provided below is to be used for educational purposes only. It should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking professional care for the diagnosis and treatment of any medical/psychiatric disorder. The potential risks associated with improper diagnosis or treatment can only be minimized by consultations with mental health professionals. Physicians should check standard medical texts, for dosages, indications and contraindications, prior to prescribing any drug.
C O N T E N T S
Begin here to Read About Mood Disorders.
Bipolar (Manic-Depressive) Disorder.
Bipolar Disorder: Treatments beyond lithium.
Books and Videos About Depressive Disorders.
Borderline Personality Disorder.
Borna virus-induced Depression.
Combined Drug Treatment and Psychotherapy.
Depression in Children and Adolescents.
Depression in Special Populations.
Diagnosis and Classification of Depression.
Depression and recovery from depression: Important books.
Drug Companies & Doctors: A Story of Corruption.
Drug Treatment for People with Mood Disorders.
Eating Disorders and Depression.
Electroconvulsive Therapy. (ECT)
Epidemiology of Mood Disorders.
Famous People with Mood Disorders.
First person reports about experiencing depression.
For the Friends and Families of People with Mood Disorders.
Free Medications for those with Reduced Income.
Genetics of Depressive Illnesses.
Hints for speeding your recovery from depression.
How expert is your psychiatrist / psychopharmacologist?
The best psychiatric hospitals in the USA.
Mild Chronic Depression(Dysthymia).
New York City Mood Disorders Support Group. (MDSG/NY)
Psychiatrists Specializing in the Treatment of People with Mood
Disorders.
Psychotherapy for People with Depression.
Psychiatric medications: Generic and trade names.
Research Studies accepting volunteers.
Research Studies in New York City Acepting Volunteers.
Research Studies at the NIMH (Bethesda, Maryland) Accepting Volunteers.
Research study at UCLA accepting volunteers.
Screening for Depressive Illness.
Search Discussion Groups for Depression.
Sleep deprivation as a treatment for depression.
Seasonal Affective Disorder. (SAD)
Social Security Disability for people with mood disorders.
Substance Abuse and Mood Disorders.
Suicide and Suicide Prevention.
Support groups in the USA, Canada, and the rest of the world.
Textbook on Depression and its Treatment.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).
Treatment-resistant Mood Disorders.
Usenet newsgroups devoted to Depression.
Vagus nerve stimulation as a treatment for depression.
Writings by People with Mood Disorders.
WWW Sites Devoted to Depression.
WWW Sites Devoted to Disorders Other Than Depression.
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