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Depression: Organizations that Help
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline If you are feeling suicidal, get help immediately: Call or text “988” the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance The Depression and...
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Consulting with a social worker is a good way to begin seeking treatment for depression.
Suicide Prevention: What you need to know
A friend one day confides that she's considering "ending it all." That her life has become so terribly unbearable, there is no reason to go on. After the initial shock, your first reaction may be to shrug off the suicide threat and assure the friend that her life...
Depression: What you need to know
If you feel sad, anxious or empty, or experience feelings of hopelessness, guilt, or worthlessness that don’t go away for weeks at a stretch, you may be experiencing depression.
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