NAMI | Major Depression

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Sharing information and support is the heart of NAMI's mission. This is the place to access the information that matters most to you, such as targeted news, personal stories and features and other resources. You are also invited to join a conversation in our Discussion Groups, where you may ask questions and find support with others who know where you're coming from. This community below will grow and change over time, based on your feedback and use. If you would like to make recommendation, or suggest a new community, please contact us.

Maureen McCormick: Dropping the Act
11/23/2009
esperanza features an in-depth interview with Maureen McCormick. As Marcia Brady she was the perfect popular teen. But in real life she spent decades hiding secrets and sadness.

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Discussion Groups

Living with Major Depression
Find support, share knowledge, ask questions and meet people who've been there.

Women and Depression
Meet and share support with other women who have been there.

Recent Discussions

Up again can't sleep

When your marriage suffers as a result of your suffering

warning: about suicide so don't read if it will bother you

Treatment & Recovery Info

Fending Off Depression with Exercise
It's one of the best things you can do for your mind and body. Here's how to break a sweat when it's the last thing you want to do.

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Education and Support Programs

Knowledge Base

Family Guide on Adolescent Depression
NAMI's family guide on What Families Need to Know about Adolescent Depression.

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Tool Kits

Policymakers Toolkit
This resource guide is an additional tool for use by NAMI advocates who are working with state policymakers and legislators to preserve access to life-saving mental health medications.

Facts on Access to Medications
This resource guide on mood disorders is an additional tool for use by NAMI advocates who are working with state policymakers and legislators to preserve access to life-saving mental health medications.

Facts on Access to Medications: An Introduction
An introduction to the policymaker's resource on facts on access to medications for people with mood disorders.

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Sharing Knowledge

Ask the Psychiatric Pharmacist #4
I have been taking my antidepressant medication for about 5 months now. I feel great. All of my symptoms seem to be gone. Is it OK for me to stop taking my medication?

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Book Reviews

The Antidepressant Sourcebook: A User's Guide for Patients and Families

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