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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: How Does Depression Develop?

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains short descriptions of the causes of depression. There is a link to more information for each cause.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Bipolar Disorder

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough overview of bipolar disorder. Includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and much more.
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Other

Psychotherapy Versus Medication for Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
An research study (1995) from doctors specializing in depression treatment that discusses the differences between psychotheraphy and medication.
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness

National Alliance on Mental Illness: Depression

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a concise page from NAMI describing depression, its causes and symptoms, statistics, treatment, and more.
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is a group of people who have first-hand experience with depressive disorders and have joined together to provide this helpful site as a resource for all aspects of the disorder....
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CNN

Cnn: Depression Has Genetic & Chemical Link

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article from CNN from October 1999 on the genetic links shown during depression research. They are also looking at the chemical make up of the brain.
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Dr. Ivan's Depression Central

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a home page to an excellent resource for finding out about depression.