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Starting Point: Self-Help Topics + Mental Health Awareness: Depression

Suggested titles within a range of topics under the umbrellas of both Self-Help and Mental Health
There are additional topical resources available at the library, for request through Interlibrary Loan, and online as eBooks. The resources listed here are simply provided as a jumping-off point, made available without the added step of having to approach in person or ask for help to get started. Please visit or contact the Reference Desk for further confidential assistance.
Please note, library staff CANNOT give medical advice or guidance but they CAN help connect you with trusted sources of information and medical professionals.

DEPRESSION

"Depression is more than just feeling sad or going through a rough patch. It’s a serious mental health condition that requires understanding and medical care. Left untreated, depression can be devastating for the people who have it and for their families. Fortunately, with early detection, diagnosis and a treatment plan consisting of medication, psychotherapy and lifestyle choices, many people do get better."

NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness (2015, March). Depression. Mental Illness Fact Sheets.
Retrieved July 14, 2024, from nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/Images/FactSheets/Depression-FS.pdf

The following books are available from the Saratoga Springs Public Library. The print books, if currently checked in, will be shelved on the 2nd floor of the library unless stated otherwise. Any available eBooks can be checked out from home and referenced on your own device.

More related titles may be available from other libraries in the same system. You may place your own confidential hold on such items from the online catalog and pick them up from your preferred library when they become available. If you are unsure how to place a hold from your online account, library staff can assist with the process by chat, phone, e-mail, or in person.

Treatment and Healing

Histories

Resources for Loved Ones

Potential Causes and Risk Factors

Additional Resources