Welcome to
Dr. Ivan's DEPRESSION CENTRAL

This site is Internet's central clearing house 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.

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
Books and Videos About Depressive Disorders
Borderline Personality Disorder
Combined Drug Treatment and Psychotherapy
Cyclothymia
Depression in Children and Adolescents
Depression in the Elderly
Depression in Special Populations
Diagnosis and Classification of Depression
Drug Treatment for People with Mood Disorders
Dysthymia
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Epidemiology of Mood Disorders
Etiology of Mood Disorders
Famous People with Mood Disorders
For the Friends and Families of People with Mood Disorders
Genetics of Depressive Illnesses
Major (Unipolar) Depression
Post-partum Depressions
Premenstrual Dysphoria
Psychotherapy for People with Depression
Schizoaffective Disorder
Screening for Depressive Illness
Search MEDLINE at no cost.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Substance Abuse and Mood Disorders
Suicide and Suicide Prevention
Textbook on Depression and its Treatment
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
Treatment-resistant Mood Disorders
Usenet newsgroups devoted to Depression
Women and Depression
Writings by People with Mood Disorders
Writings of Dr. Ivan
WWW Sites Devoted to Depression
WWW Sites Devoted to Disorders Other Than Depression

DEPRESSION CENTRAL remains under active construction. Please suggest any Web sites, devoted to depression, to which links should be added.

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