If you are feeling suicidal, it is highly likely that you are experiencing some form of depression. This is actually good news -- because depression is treatable. There are specific things physicians and psychotherapists can do for you, that will help relieve your emotional pain. Heres our short list of websites that will help you find the road to recovery.
Depression: learn more ~ Resources to help you cope
Are you depressed? - take this quick test to find out
- People on the Internet who are here to help you:
- The Samaritans - non-judgmental crisis support by e-mail
- Suicide: Read This First - if you're thinking about it
- or call 1-800-SUICIDE to talk to a counselor right now
- How to Choose a Competent Counselor - a consumers guide
- Find a therapist - counselors who will help you in real life
- Talk to a counselor now - via phone or chat
- ABCs of Internet Therapy - counselors who will help you online
- Suicide: Read This First - if you're thinking about it
- The basic facts about depression:
- Depression: A Treatable Illness
- Depression - a basic education
- Living with Depression
- Medications for depression
- Psychotherapy for depression
- NoStigma.org - it's not your fault.
- Depression - a basic education
- More in-depth information about depression:
- Psych Central - extensive guide to online mental health resources
- Depression Central - Dr. Ivan Goldberg knows everything about medical treatment of depression
- Depression: pathways to help
- Worst things to say to someone who is depressed
- Better things to say to someone who is depressed - (if you mean them)
- 9 Holiday Depression Busters
- More holiday depression help
- You can't fight depression alone
- What to do for six weeks while you wait for your antidepressant to kick in
- 63 ways to help yourself get through depression on a day-to-day basis
- Eliminate outdated attitudes on mental health - by Tipper Gore
- Ten ways to help a depressed person
- Wings of Madness - a depression guide based on personal experience
- Better things to say to someone who is depressed - (if you mean them)
- Support groups online - help each other
- Psych Central Depression Support Group
- Alt.support.depression live: #asd
- Depression: #Walkers
- Suicide: #suicide or #suicidal
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Site Index:
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- Return to Suicide: Read This First
- How serious is our condition?
- Why is it so hard for us to recover from being suicidal?
- Recovery from grief and loss for suicidal persons
- The stigma of suicide that keeps us from getting help
- Online depression resources for suicidal persons
- Handling a call from a suicidal person
- Nine ways to help a suicidal person; and Suicide Warning Signs
This resource is hosted by mental health information at Psych Central. - Depression Central - Dr. Ivan Goldberg knows everything about medical treatment of depression
