Topic · Depression
Depression. What it is, what helps, and what's new.
A home for everything on depression — how it works, which treatments have the best evidence, and the new ones worth knowing about. The first dedicated posts are being written now.
doctorreid.com/depression
If you or someone you love is struggling right now
Call or text 988 (US, 24/7) · text HOME to 741741 · in danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Outside the US: findahelpline.com.
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The first posts are on their way.
This page will gather every post on Depression as it's published. Meanwhile, here's what's already on the site.
Tools & screeners.
Related reading.
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Resources worth saving.
24/7 · US988 Lifeline
Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. Veterans press 1; Spanish press 2.
24/7 · by textCrisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741.
LGBTQ+ young peopleThe Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386 · text START to 678-678 · thetrevorproject.org
UtahSafeUT
Free app: licensed crisis counselors by chat or call, any hour.
Outside the USFind a Helpline
findahelpline.com — free lines in 130+ countries.