Depression

If you suffer from depression, the CMO Care Team can help.

About one in 10 Americans suffers some form of depression, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Women experience depression twice as often as men. Depression is not the same as a passing "blue mood." Depression affects the way you eat and sleep, the way you feel about yourself, and the way you think about things. People with a depressive illness cannot merely "snap out of it" and get better. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. Appropriate treatment, however, can help most people who suffer from depression.

Working with your doctor, our CMO Nurse Care Manager can:

• Help assess your physical health
• Provide you with information about depression
• Help you find a mental healthcare provider
• Explain medication and treatment options
• Follow-up after you come home from the hospital
• Tell you about support groups

Here are some links to more information on depression:
Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Depression and Related Affected Disorders Association
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
National Foundation for Depressive Illness, Inc.
National Institute of Mental Health
National Mental Health Association
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues.