According to the World Health Organization, depression will be
the second largest killer after heart disease by 2020 - and
contributes to fatal coronary disease.
A new federal study shows that depression among adults is
dropping slightly across the country but here in Nevada, the rate
is going up. New numbers show our state has the highest
reported cases of depression in the nation.
Mental health experts say our 24-hour life style can lead to
depression by altering our sleep schedules. Also as the local job
market leaps and then falls, some can become depressed due to
losing a job or financial strains.
Some doctors feel there is still a stigma associated with
depression which keeps many people from seeking help.
Agencies:
American Psychiatric Foundation - www.psychfoundation.org
Committed to operating programs and funding initiatives that
promote awareness of mental illnesses, the effectiveness of
treatment, and the importance of early intervention.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - www.ndmda.org
A patient-directed organization whose purpose is to educate
patients, families, and the public concerning the nature of
depressive illness.
HealthyMinds.org - www.healthyminds.org
Created by the American Psychiatric Association, the site
provides information on psychiatric disorders such as
depression and provides help locating a psychiatrist in your
local area.
A support, educational, and advocacy organization for people
with mental illness and their families, with over 1,200 local
affiliates. Local affiliates give guidance to finding treatment.
National Institute of Mental Health - www.nimh.nih.gov
The largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to
research focused on the understanding, treatment, and
prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental
health.
Mental Health America (formally the National Mental Health
Association) - www.nmha.org
An association that works with over 340 affiliates to promote
mental health through advocacy, education, research, and
services.
Local Community Services:
(Because the cause of depression has so many sources, by
meeting various needs, depression can be lifted. Therefore,
this list is lengthy but connected helping lift the burden of the
disease of depression.)
A Lift Up
Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN)
Alzheimer's Association, Desert Shadow Chapter
American Red Cross, Southern Nevada Chapter
Blind Connect, Inc.
Boy Scouts of America, Las Vegas Area Council
Center for Independent Living
Clark County Neighborhood Justice Center
Clark County Urban League
Communities in Schools
East Las Vegas Community Development Corp.
East Valley Family Service
Emergency Aid of Boulder City
Family Promise of Las Vegas
Family to Family Connection
F.I.T. for an Independent Tomorrow
Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada
Golden Rainbow
Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas, Inc.
HealthInsight/Nevada Covering Kids and Families
HELP of Southern Nevada
Helping Hands of Vegas Valley, Inc.
Huntridge Teen Clinic
I Have a Dream Foundation – Las Vegas
Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
MGM Voice Foundation
Nathan Adelson Hospice
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Nevada Association of Latin Americans
Nevada Cancer Institute
Nevada Children's Center
Nevada Community Enrichment Program
Nevada Early Intervention Services, Las Vegas
Nevada HAND
Nevada Health Centers
Nevada Neuroscience Foundation
Olive Crest
Polo Verde Child and Family Services
Public Education Foundation
Resident Council Coalition Remedial Reading Resource Center
Southern Nevada Association of Pride, Inc.
Spread the Word Nevada: Kids to Kids
Sunset Club
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Safe Nest/Temporary Assistance for Domestic Crisis
The Rape Crisis Center
The Salvation Army, Clark County Administration
Transition Services, Inc.
United Labor Agency of Nevada, Inc. (ULAN)
United Methodist Social Ministries, Inc.
Volunteer Center of Southern Nevada
Women's Development Center
Women's Resource Medical Centers of Southern Nevada
WorldDoc Charitable Educational Research Foundation
Youth With a Mission
Specialized Support Group Resources Include:
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Al-Anon/Alateen
Alcoholics Anonymous
AlcoholScreening.org
Alzheimer's Association
American Association of Retired Persons Grief and Loss
American Association of Suicidology: Support for family/friends
that have lost a loved one to suicide
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Autism Society of America
Brain Injury Association of America
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Children of Aging Parents (CAPS)
Co-Dependents Anonymous
The Compassionate Friends Grief Support: After the death of a
child
CoSLAA Support groups for family and friends of people who
have a sex addiction
Debtors Anonymous
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Dual Recovery Anonymous: Support for those who have both a
mental health and alcohol/substance abuse problem
Emotions Anonymous
Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health, a parent
support and advocacy network
Freedom from Fear
Gamblers Anonymous
Gift from Within: Article for partners (Support for both men and
women with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Hospice Foundation of America
International Society for the Study of Dissociation
Male Survivor
Narcotics Anonymous
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): A family support
and advocacy organization
National Eating Disorders Association
National Family Caregivers Association
O.A.S.I.S. (Autism and Asperger Syndrome support group
information for both individuals and their family/friends)
Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
Overeaters Anonymous Offer in-person, telephone, and on-line
meetings
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
Postpartum Support International
Recovery Inc.
S-Anon International Family Groups Support groups for family
and friends of people who have a sex addiction
Schizophrenics Anonymous (Check the list of support groups
found on the website and then contact your local Mental Health
America affiliate or your local NAMI to find whether the group is
still active and if so, when and where the group meets)
Self Mutilators Anonymous
Sex Addicts Anonymous
Sidran Institute (Extensive information and resources on ptsd,
dissociative disorder, trauma, and self injury; e-mail or call 1-888-
825-8249 to request support group information)
Survivors of Incest Anonymous
The Arc (Support and information for people with mental
retardation and related developmental disabilities and their
families)
Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.
TARA Association for Personality Disorder: National Borderline
Personality Disorder Resource and Referral Center
Trichotillomania Learning Center, Inc.
Voices in Action, Inc. (Support for victims of incest, childhood
sexual abuse or sexual trauma and their family, friends and
professionals)
Well Spouse Foundation
Witness Justice (Information, resources, and on-line support for
victims of violence or trauma, their family and friends, and
professionals)
Other helpful resources include:
"After An Attempt" A practical guide developed for individuals
who have attempted suicide, their family/friends, and for mental
health professionals.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has chapters
around the country and offers a variety of information and
support resources for those who have lost a loved one to
suicide.
ARCH National Respite Network
ATTACh at 866-453-8224 (Association for Treatment and Training
in the Attachment of Children)
Behavioral Tech, LLC (Information and resources for people with
borderline personality disorder and their friends and family)
Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center
Families for Depression Awareness (Information about
depression and bipolar disorder including how to help someone
who is depressed seek treatment and manage treatment,
information for friends and family members about taking care of
themselves, downloadable Wellness Guides, as well as free
brochures including "Helping Someone Who Is Depressed")
Gateway to PTSD
Geriatric Mental Health Foundation offers information on
caregiving, mental health topics relating to older adults, and a
Depression Recovery Toolkit.
GLBT National Help Center at 1-888-843-4564 (adults) and 1-800-
246-7743 (adolescents) Provides telephone and e-mail peer
counseling as well as information and resources
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
National Center for PTSD offers "Returning from the War Zone: A
Guide for Families of Military Personnel"
National Center for Trauma Informed Care (NCTIC)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) and 1-
800-787-3224 (TTY)
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder
914-835-9011
NARSAD The Mental Health Research Association (Information
about schizophrenia and depression for individuals and their
families)
National Women's Health Resource Center (Broad range of
downloadable publications on depression in women of all ages
including a detailed downloadable booklet on how to help
someone who is depressed)
One Freedom offers information to help returning veterans and
their families
S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Information and resources for help with
self injury)
Schizophrenia.com
Self Inflicted Violence (Website includes link to sample
newsletter The Cutting Edge)
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Survivors Art Foundation (For trauma survivors)
U.S. Vets (a non-profit organization that helps homeless
veterans access mental health and substance abuse services
along with housing and other community supports to achieve
successful reintegration into the community. Current locations
include California, Texas, Arizona, Washington DC, Nevada, and
Hawaii)
Yellow Ribbon offers information and resources about suicide
prevention for teens, parents, and others. Has chapters in many
states and some other countries as well as support resources
for those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
National Toll-Free 24 Hour Hotlines:
Child-Help USA at 1-800-422-4453 Assists both child and adult
survivors of abuse, including sexual abuse. The hotline, staffed
by mental health professionals, also provides treatment
referrals.
Covenant House Nineline at 1-800-999-9999 Crisis counselors
are available to talk with kids and with caregivers about all types
of problems; also offer an on-line forum.
Girls and Boys Town USA at 1-800-448-3000 Crisis, resource, and
referral line that assists both teens and parents
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-
8255) connects you with a 24 hour crisis center
Above information provided by the Mental Health America
Resource Center. You can reach them at 1-800-969-6642.
For More Information:
If you or someone you know is in crisis now, seek help
immediately. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24 hour crisis
center or dial 911 for immediate assistance
Bibliography - Books & Articles
[1] National Institute of Mental Health: “The Numbers Count:
Mental Illness in America,” Science on Our Minds Fact Sheet
Series. Accessed August 1999.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/numbers.cfm
[2] National Institute of Mental Health, Unpublished
Epidemiological Catchment Area Analyses, (1999).
[3] National Institute of Mental Health: “Depression: Treat it.
Defeat it.” Accessed June 1999.
Netscape: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/depression/genpop/gen_fact.
htm.
[4] National Institute of Mental Health, D/ART Campaign:
“Depression: What Every Woman Should Know,” (1995). Pub No.
95-3871.
[5] Kandel DB, Davies M: “Epidemiology of Depressive Mood in
Adolescents: An Empirical Study,” Archives of General Psychiatry
1982; 39:1205-1212.
[6] National Institute of Mental Health. “Women Hold Up Half
the Sky,” Updated June 1999.
Netscape: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/womensoms.cfm.
[7] Seidman D: “Postpartum Psychiatric Illness: The Role of the
Pediatrician,” Pediatrics in Review, 19 (1998):128-131.
[8] Willcox M, Stattler, DN: “The Relationship Between
Disorders and Depression,” The Journal of Social Psychology
1996; 136:269.
[9] National Institute of Mental Health: “Co-Occurrence of
Depression with Medical, Psychiatric and Substance Abuse
Disorders,”
Accessed July 1999. Netscape: http://www.nimh.nih.
gov/depression/co_occur/abuse.htm
[10] Horton JA: “A Profile of Women’s Health in the United
States,” The Women’s Health Data Book, 2nd ed., Jacobs
Institute of Women’s Health, 1995.
[11] National Institute of Mental Health. “Helpful Facts About
Depressive Illnesses,” (1994). Pub. No. 94-3875. Accessed June
1999.
Netscape: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/depression/genpop/dep_fact.
htm.
[12] McGrath E, Keita GP, Strickland BR, Russo NF: “Women and
Depression: Risk Factors and Treatment Issues. Washington, DC,
American Psychological Association, 1990.
[13] Rupp A, Gause E, Regier D: “Research Policy Implications of
Cost-of-Illness Studies for Mental Disorders,” British Journal of
Psychiatry Suppl 1998; 36:19-25.
[14] National Mental Health Association, “American Attitudes
about Clinical Depression and its Treatment,” (March 27, 1996).
the second largest killer after heart disease by 2020 - and
contributes to fatal coronary disease.
A new federal study shows that depression among adults is
dropping slightly across the country but here in Nevada, the rate
is going up. New numbers show our state has the highest
reported cases of depression in the nation.
Mental health experts say our 24-hour life style can lead to
depression by altering our sleep schedules. Also as the local job
market leaps and then falls, some can become depressed due to
losing a job or financial strains.
Some doctors feel there is still a stigma associated with
depression which keeps many people from seeking help.
Agencies:
American Psychiatric Foundation - www.psychfoundation.org
Committed to operating programs and funding initiatives that
promote awareness of mental illnesses, the effectiveness of
treatment, and the importance of early intervention.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - www.ndmda.org
A patient-directed organization whose purpose is to educate
patients, families, and the public concerning the nature of
depressive illness.
HealthyMinds.org - www.healthyminds.org
Created by the American Psychiatric Association, the site
provides information on psychiatric disorders such as
depression and provides help locating a psychiatrist in your
local area.
A support, educational, and advocacy organization for people
with mental illness and their families, with over 1,200 local
affiliates. Local affiliates give guidance to finding treatment.
National Institute of Mental Health - www.nimh.nih.gov
The largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to
research focused on the understanding, treatment, and
prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental
health.
Mental Health America (formally the National Mental Health
Association) - www.nmha.org
An association that works with over 340 affiliates to promote
mental health through advocacy, education, research, and
services.
Local Community Services:
(Because the cause of depression has so many sources, by
meeting various needs, depression can be lifted. Therefore,
this list is lengthy but connected helping lift the burden of the
disease of depression.)
A Lift Up
Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN)
Alzheimer's Association, Desert Shadow Chapter
American Red Cross, Southern Nevada Chapter
Blind Connect, Inc.
Boy Scouts of America, Las Vegas Area Council
Center for Independent Living
Clark County Neighborhood Justice Center
Clark County Urban League
Communities in Schools
East Las Vegas Community Development Corp.
East Valley Family Service
Emergency Aid of Boulder City
Family Promise of Las Vegas
Family to Family Connection
F.I.T. for an Independent Tomorrow
Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada
Golden Rainbow
Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas, Inc.
HealthInsight/Nevada Covering Kids and Families
HELP of Southern Nevada
Helping Hands of Vegas Valley, Inc.
Huntridge Teen Clinic
I Have a Dream Foundation – Las Vegas
Las Vegas Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
MGM Voice Foundation
Nathan Adelson Hospice
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Nevada Association of Latin Americans
Nevada Cancer Institute
Nevada Children's Center
Nevada Community Enrichment Program
Nevada Early Intervention Services, Las Vegas
Nevada HAND
Nevada Health Centers
Nevada Neuroscience Foundation
Olive Crest
Polo Verde Child and Family Services
Public Education Foundation
Resident Council Coalition Remedial Reading Resource Center
Southern Nevada Association of Pride, Inc.
Spread the Word Nevada: Kids to Kids
Sunset Club
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Safe Nest/Temporary Assistance for Domestic Crisis
The Rape Crisis Center
The Salvation Army, Clark County Administration
Transition Services, Inc.
United Labor Agency of Nevada, Inc. (ULAN)
United Methodist Social Ministries, Inc.
Volunteer Center of Southern Nevada
Women's Development Center
Women's Resource Medical Centers of Southern Nevada
WorldDoc Charitable Educational Research Foundation
Youth With a Mission
Specialized Support Group Resources Include:
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Al-Anon/Alateen
Alcoholics Anonymous
AlcoholScreening.org
Alzheimer's Association
American Association of Retired Persons Grief and Loss
American Association of Suicidology: Support for family/friends
that have lost a loved one to suicide
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Autism Society of America
Brain Injury Association of America
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Children of Aging Parents (CAPS)
Co-Dependents Anonymous
The Compassionate Friends Grief Support: After the death of a
child
CoSLAA Support groups for family and friends of people who
have a sex addiction
Debtors Anonymous
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Dual Recovery Anonymous: Support for those who have both a
mental health and alcohol/substance abuse problem
Emotions Anonymous
Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health, a parent
support and advocacy network
Freedom from Fear
Gamblers Anonymous
Gift from Within: Article for partners (Support for both men and
women with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Hospice Foundation of America
International Society for the Study of Dissociation
Male Survivor
Narcotics Anonymous
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): A family support
and advocacy organization
National Eating Disorders Association
National Family Caregivers Association
O.A.S.I.S. (Autism and Asperger Syndrome support group
information for both individuals and their family/friends)
Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
Overeaters Anonymous Offer in-person, telephone, and on-line
meetings
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
Postpartum Support International
Recovery Inc.
S-Anon International Family Groups Support groups for family
and friends of people who have a sex addiction
Schizophrenics Anonymous (Check the list of support groups
found on the website and then contact your local Mental Health
America affiliate or your local NAMI to find whether the group is
still active and if so, when and where the group meets)
Self Mutilators Anonymous
Sex Addicts Anonymous
Sidran Institute (Extensive information and resources on ptsd,
dissociative disorder, trauma, and self injury; e-mail or call 1-888-
825-8249 to request support group information)
Survivors of Incest Anonymous
The Arc (Support and information for people with mental
retardation and related developmental disabilities and their
families)
Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.
TARA Association for Personality Disorder: National Borderline
Personality Disorder Resource and Referral Center
Trichotillomania Learning Center, Inc.
Voices in Action, Inc. (Support for victims of incest, childhood
sexual abuse or sexual trauma and their family, friends and
professionals)
Well Spouse Foundation
Witness Justice (Information, resources, and on-line support for
victims of violence or trauma, their family and friends, and
professionals)
Other helpful resources include:
"After An Attempt" A practical guide developed for individuals
who have attempted suicide, their family/friends, and for mental
health professionals.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has chapters
around the country and offers a variety of information and
support resources for those who have lost a loved one to
suicide.
ARCH National Respite Network
ATTACh at 866-453-8224 (Association for Treatment and Training
in the Attachment of Children)
Behavioral Tech, LLC (Information and resources for people with
borderline personality disorder and their friends and family)
Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center
Families for Depression Awareness (Information about
depression and bipolar disorder including how to help someone
who is depressed seek treatment and manage treatment,
information for friends and family members about taking care of
themselves, downloadable Wellness Guides, as well as free
brochures including "Helping Someone Who Is Depressed")
Gateway to PTSD
Geriatric Mental Health Foundation offers information on
caregiving, mental health topics relating to older adults, and a
Depression Recovery Toolkit.
GLBT National Help Center at 1-888-843-4564 (adults) and 1-800-
246-7743 (adolescents) Provides telephone and e-mail peer
counseling as well as information and resources
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
National Center for PTSD offers "Returning from the War Zone: A
Guide for Families of Military Personnel"
National Center for Trauma Informed Care (NCTIC)
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) and 1-
800-787-3224 (TTY)
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder
914-835-9011
NARSAD The Mental Health Research Association (Information
about schizophrenia and depression for individuals and their
families)
National Women's Health Resource Center (Broad range of
downloadable publications on depression in women of all ages
including a detailed downloadable booklet on how to help
someone who is depressed)
One Freedom offers information to help returning veterans and
their families
S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Information and resources for help with
self injury)
Schizophrenia.com
Self Inflicted Violence (Website includes link to sample
newsletter The Cutting Edge)
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Survivors Art Foundation (For trauma survivors)
U.S. Vets (a non-profit organization that helps homeless
veterans access mental health and substance abuse services
along with housing and other community supports to achieve
successful reintegration into the community. Current locations
include California, Texas, Arizona, Washington DC, Nevada, and
Hawaii)
Yellow Ribbon offers information and resources about suicide
prevention for teens, parents, and others. Has chapters in many
states and some other countries as well as support resources
for those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
National Toll-Free 24 Hour Hotlines:
Child-Help USA at 1-800-422-4453 Assists both child and adult
survivors of abuse, including sexual abuse. The hotline, staffed
by mental health professionals, also provides treatment
referrals.
Covenant House Nineline at 1-800-999-9999 Crisis counselors
are available to talk with kids and with caregivers about all types
of problems; also offer an on-line forum.
Girls and Boys Town USA at 1-800-448-3000 Crisis, resource, and
referral line that assists both teens and parents
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-
8255) connects you with a 24 hour crisis center
Above information provided by the Mental Health America
Resource Center. You can reach them at 1-800-969-6642.
For More Information:
If you or someone you know is in crisis now, seek help
immediately. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24 hour crisis
center or dial 911 for immediate assistance
Bibliography - Books & Articles
[1] National Institute of Mental Health: “The Numbers Count:
Mental Illness in America,” Science on Our Minds Fact Sheet
Series. Accessed August 1999.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/numbers.cfm
[2] National Institute of Mental Health, Unpublished
Epidemiological Catchment Area Analyses, (1999).
[3] National Institute of Mental Health: “Depression: Treat it.
Defeat it.” Accessed June 1999.
Netscape: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/depression/genpop/gen_fact.
htm.
[4] National Institute of Mental Health, D/ART Campaign:
“Depression: What Every Woman Should Know,” (1995). Pub No.
95-3871.
[5] Kandel DB, Davies M: “Epidemiology of Depressive Mood in
Adolescents: An Empirical Study,” Archives of General Psychiatry
1982; 39:1205-1212.
[6] National Institute of Mental Health. “Women Hold Up Half
the Sky,” Updated June 1999.
Netscape: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/womensoms.cfm.
[7] Seidman D: “Postpartum Psychiatric Illness: The Role of the
Pediatrician,” Pediatrics in Review, 19 (1998):128-131.
[8] Willcox M, Stattler, DN: “The Relationship Between
Disorders and Depression,” The Journal of Social Psychology
1996; 136:269.
[9] National Institute of Mental Health: “Co-Occurrence of
Depression with Medical, Psychiatric and Substance Abuse
Disorders,”
Accessed July 1999. Netscape: http://www.nimh.nih.
gov/depression/co_occur/abuse.htm
[10] Horton JA: “A Profile of Women’s Health in the United
States,” The Women’s Health Data Book, 2nd ed., Jacobs
Institute of Women’s Health, 1995.
[11] National Institute of Mental Health. “Helpful Facts About
Depressive Illnesses,” (1994). Pub. No. 94-3875. Accessed June
1999.
Netscape: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/depression/genpop/dep_fact.
htm.
[12] McGrath E, Keita GP, Strickland BR, Russo NF: “Women and
Depression: Risk Factors and Treatment Issues. Washington, DC,
American Psychological Association, 1990.
[13] Rupp A, Gause E, Regier D: “Research Policy Implications of
Cost-of-Illness Studies for Mental Disorders,” British Journal of
Psychiatry Suppl 1998; 36:19-25.
[14] National Mental Health Association, “American Attitudes
about Clinical Depression and its Treatment,” (March 27, 1996).
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