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Diagnoses of Depression

The following links will help you to find information on specific types of depression, as well as on the co-occurence of depression with other illnesses.

The following Internet Web Sites are listed for your convenience. The list is not all-inclusive, nor should it be considered an endorsement of the accuracy of, or support for, the information/views expressed in each site.

  • Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depressive)
    • Bipolar Disorder - This site provides a desription of Bipolar disorder, including a spectrum of the disorder, outlines how and why treatment is effective, explains wht Bipolar disorder is often unrecognized and the possible consequences of leaving the disorder untreated.
    • Bipolar Info OnLine - This site defines Bipolar disorder, criteria for diagnosing Bipolar, contains FAQs, online resources, and national news regarding Bipolar disorder.
    • FyrenIyce - FyrenIyce contains information on the diagnosis of Bipolar disorder, treatment of the disorder, the patient/doctor relationship, networking friends and family for support, and surviving with Bipolar disorder.
    • Pendulum Resources:Bipolar Disorders Portal - Pendulum contains frequently asked questions and answers, diagnostic criteria, information on treatment options, articles on Bipolar disorder, and places to contact for more information on local support groups.
    • What is Bipolar Disorder? - This site defines Bipolar disorder, as well as lists symptoms and treatments of the disorder, contains information to heighten the awareness of Bipolar disorder, and lists places to contact to locate help.
  • Major Depressive Disorder
    • Major Depressive Disorder - This site provides a desription of major depressive disorder, diagnosis criteria, information on treatment and research.
    • Major Depressive Episode Symptoms - This site defines a major depressive episode by listing its characteristics, as well as distinguishes it from bipolar disorder.
    • Major Depression Symptoms - This site characterizes the symptoms of major depression by listing common symptoms, including the usual the duration of symptoms.
  • Dysthymic Disorder
  • Co-Occurrence of Depression and Stroke - This site contains general facts on depression, as well as supplies information on the interaction of stroke and depression.