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Women's Health Depression Resource Guide
American Medical Student Association. A Primer On Medical Student Well-Being
Depression and the Medical Student (282KB)
American Psychological Association. "Summit on Women and Depression, Proceedings and Recommendations". Published April 2002
Articles
Anonymous. "Why am I crying". British Medical Journal. 2001;323:1010 (27 October).
Ball S, Bax A. "Self-care in medical education: effectiveness of health-habits interventions for first-year medical students". Academic Medicine. 2002;77:911-917.
Carr J, Van Citters R. "A biopsychosocial model of medical student distress". Journal of Behavioral Medicine. 1988;11:311-31.
Clark D, Zeldow P. "Vicissitudes of depressed mood during four years of medical school". Journal of American Medical Association. 1988;260-2561-8.
Clark DC, Daugherty SR, Zeldow PB, Gotterer GS, Hedeker D. "The relationship between academic performance and severity of depressed mood during medical school". Compr Psychiatry. 1988:24(4):409-20.
Clark EJ, Rieker PP. "Gender differences in relationship and stress of medical and law students". Journal of Medical Education. 1986;61(1):32-40.
Colino, S "Carrying the blues". Washington Post. 2002; May 14:HE01
Craig AG, Pitts FN Jr. "Suicide by physicians". Dis Nerv System. 1968;219:763-772.
Dickstein LJ, Stephenson JJ, Hinz LD. "Psychiatric impairment in medical students". Academic Medicine. 1990;65:588-93.
Frank E, Dingle A. "Self-reported depression and suicide attempts among U.S. women physicians". American Journal of Psychiatry. 1999;156(12);1887-1894.
Givens J, Tjia J. "Depressed medical students' use of mental health services and barriers to use". Academic Medicine. 2002;77:918-921.
Heins M, Fahey SN, Laiden LI. "Perceived stress in medical, law, and graduate students". Journal of Medical Education. 1984;59(3):169-79.
Helmers KF, Danoff D, Steinert Y, Leyton M, Young SN. "Stress and depressed mood in medical students, law students, and graduate students at McGill University". Academic Medicine. 1997;72(8):708-14.
Hilberman E, Konanc J, Perez-Reyes M, Hunter R, Scagnelli J, Sanders S. "Support group for women in medical school: a first year program". Journal of Medical Education. 1975;50:867-75.
Isbell W. "I have been bullied because of my illness". British Medical Journal. 2002;324:S207 (29 June).
Lane LW, Lane G, Schiedermayer DL, Spiro JH, Siegler M. "Caring for medical students as patients". Arch of Internal Medicine. 1989;150:2249-53.
Levine RE. "Physician depression: A different kind of impairment". Presented at the American Medical Student Association National Convention. March 2002.
Levine R, Bryant S. "The Depressed physician: a different kind of impairment". Hospital Physician. 2000: Feb
Linn BS, Zeppa R. "Stress in junior medical student: relationship to personality and performance". Journal of Medical Education. 1984;59(1):7-12.
Lloyd C, Gantrell NK. "Psychiatric symptoms in medical students". Comp Psychiatry. 1984;25:552-65.
MacDonald R. "Discrimination in medicine". British Medical Journal. 2002;324:1112 (11 May).
Manning C, Poole C J M. "Improving outcomes in depression". 2002;324:737 (23 March).
McKall K. "An insider's guide to depression", British Medical Journal. 2001;323:1011 (27 October).
Milagros RC, Ockene IS, Ockene JK, Barrett SV, Ma Y, Herbert JP. "A longitudinal study of students' depression at one medical school". Academic Medicine. 1997;72(6):542-6.
Miller L. "Helping troubled doctors". British Medical Journal. 2002;324:148 (11 May).
Mitchell RE, Matthews JR, Grandy TG, Lupo JV. "The question of stress among first-year medical students". 1983;58(5):367-72.
Pickard M, Bates L, Dorian M, et al. "Alcohol and drug use in second-year medical students at the University of Leeds". Medical Education. 2000;34:148-50.
Pincus C ed. Holm W. "My depression has made me a better doctor". Medical Economics 2000;10:151 (22 May).
Pitts FN, Winokur G, Stewart MA. "Psychiatric syndromes, anxiety symptoms and reponses to stress in medical students". American Journal of Psychiatry. 1961;118:333-40.
Plaut MS, Maxwell SA, Seng L, O'Brien JJ, Fairclough GF. "Mental health services for medical students: perceptions of students, student affairs deans, and mental health providers". Academic Medicine. 1993;68:360-5.
Richings JC, Khara GS, McDowell. "Suicide in young doctors". British Journal of Psychiatry. 1986;149:475-8.
Roberts L, Warner T, Carter D, Frank E, Ganzini L, Lyketsos C for the Collaborative Research Group on Medical Student Healthcare. "Caring for medical students as patients: access to services and care-seeking practices of 1.027 students at nine medical schools". Academic Medicine. 2000;75:272-277.
Roberts LW, Hardee JT, Franchini G, Stidley CA, Siegler M. "Medical students as patients: a pilot study of their healthcare needs, practices, and outcomes". Academic Medicine. 1996;71:1225-32.
Salt P. Nadelson C, Notman M. "Depression and anxiety among medical students". Paper presented at APA Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, 1984.
Shapiro S, Shapiro D, Schwartz G. "Stress Management in Medical Education: A Review of the Literature". Academic Medicine 2000;75:748-759.
Soskis DA. "Teaching meditation to medical students". Journal of Religion and Health. 1978;17:136-43.
Steppacher RC, Mausner JS. "Suicide in male and female physicians". JAMA. 197;228:323-328.
Stewart SM, Batson C, Marshall I, Wong CM, Lee PW, Lam TH. "Stress and vulnerability in medical students". Journal of Medical Education. 1995;29(2):119-27.
Waite D. "Depression & Suicide (how the other half lives)". British Medical Journal. 2001 (29 October).
Vitaliano P, Maiuro R, Russo J, Mitchell E. "Medical Student Distress: a longitudinal study". Journal Nervous and Mental Disorders. 1989;177:70-76.
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Websites
MD Consult
National Foundation for Depressive Illness
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
National Institute on Mental Health
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
American Psychological Association
American Psychiatric Association
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Internet Mental Health
Click on internet link for extensive list of websites for various mental health disorders, the number of * indicate the value of the site
Books
"Help Me, I'm Sad"
David G. Fassler, M.D., and Lynne S. Dumas. Recognizing, Treating and Preventing Childhood and Adolescent Depression. This books offers help for parent on recognizing risk factors and symptoms, preventing suicide, finding the right treatment, and prevention. Penguin, 1997. Paperback, 210 pages. ISBN: 0-14-026763-8
Antidepressant Sourcebook, The
Dr. Andrew Morrison's book includes topics such as what to talk about with your doctor, how to start and stop taking medications, and what to expect in the course of treatment. 286 pages, paperback, 1999. ISBN 0-385-49665-6
Anxiety Disease, The
David V. Sheehan, M.D. Explains biological basis of anxiety, reviews treatments with medications and therapy.
Breaking the Patterns of Depression
Micael D. Yapko, Ph.D. Explores ways to recognize triggers for depression, explains how to develop skills to fight depression. Includes case studies, "pause and reflect" points and "learn by doing" exercises. 360 pages, paperback, 1997. ISBN 0385-48370-8
Broken Brain, The
Nancy C. Andreason, M.D., Ph.D. Readable guide to scientific understanding of schizophrenia, depression, and other mental illnesses. Also seeks to eliminate stigma associated with these illnesses. Perennial Library, 1984. Paperback, 278 pages. ISBN: 0-06-091272-3
Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness
William Styron. Intensely personal account of the deep depression which brought Styron to the brink of self-destruction. Insightful and uplifting. 84 pages, paperback, 1990. ISBN 0-679-73639-5
Depression: Voices of an Illness
Booklet and cassette narated by Rod Steiger. From the award-winning Natioanl Public Radio "Voices of an Illness Series. Personal stories from people living with depression as well as commentary from mental health experts. 1996.
Depressive Illness: An Information Guide
Christina Bartha, M.S.W., L.S.W., Carol Parker, M.S.W., L.S.W., Cathy Thomson, M.S.W., L.S.W., Kate Kitchen, M.S.W. Introduction to the illness for new patients and their families. From the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. 47 pages, booklet, 1999. ISBn 0-88868-339-1
Don't Panic
R. Reid Wilson, Ph.D. Taking Control of Anxiety Attacks. A straightforward self-help program for overcoming panic and coping with anxious fears. HarperPerennial, 1996. Paperback, 383 pages. ISBN: 0-06-095160-5
How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying to Kill Me
Susan Rose Blauner. One Person's Guide to Suicide Prevention. Forward by Bernie S. Siegel, M.D. Resources, stories of hope, exercises and "tricks" to help people "outthink suicide." 323 pages. Hardcover, 2002.
Helping Someone with Mental Illness
Rosalynn Carter with Susan K. Golant. Step-by-step information on what to do after the diagnosis: seeking the best treatment; evaluating health-care providers; managing workplace, financial, and legal matters. Also addresses the emotional and psychological issues in caregiving for people with mental illness and offers suggestions for how to help fight stigma. Three Rivers Press, 1998. Paperback, 350 pages. ISBN: 0-8129-2898-9
Living When a Young Friend Commits Suicide Or Even Starts Thinking about It.
Earl A. Grollman and Max Malikow. Written to help people cope with the suicide of a young friend or loved one, this books discusses why people commit suicide, how to deal with the various emotions caused by the suicide of someone you know, how to help someone suicidal, religious issues, and popular misconceptions about suicide. Beacon Press, 1999. Paperback, 109 pages. ISBN: 0-8070-2503-8
Living Without Depression and Manic Depression
Mary Ellen Copeland, M.S. Sequel to The Depression Workbook. Step-by-step guidance for overcoming depressive disorders in a workbook format. 263 pages, paperback, 1995. ISBN 1-879237-74-1
Manic-Depressive Illness
Frederick K. Goodwin, M.D. and Kay Redfield Jamison, Ph.D. Very thorough book by two highly regarded senior clinicians and researchers in the field of bipolar disorder (manic-depression.) Oxford University Press, 1990. Hardcover, 938 pages. ISBN: 0-19-503934-3
Mood Apart, A
Peter C. Whybrow, M.D. The Thinker's Guide to Emotion and Its Disorders. A wide-ranging discussion for the layperson about moods, how they are regulated, and the purpose they serve. Particularly helpful for people with mood disorders and their loved ones. It is also of interest to anyone curious about mood and emotion. Harper Perennial, 1998. Paperback, 363. ISBN: 0-06-097740-x
Mood Genes
Samuel H. Barondes, M.D. Hunting for Origins of Mania and Depression. Can abnomralities is specific genes play a part in the development of mental disorders? If so, can identifying these genes lead to new developments in prevention and treatment? Focusing on bipolar disorder, Dr. Barondes describes the hunt for "mood genes." Oxford University Press, 1998. Paperback, 237 pages. ISBN: 0-19-513106-1
Moodswing
Ronald R. Fieve, M.D. 2nd Revised Edition. Originally published in 1975, this groundbreaking book has provided hope for many people whose lives have been affected by mood disorders. New edition includes information on Bipolar IIB. Bantam, 1997. Paperback, 321 pages. ISBN: 0-553-27983-1
Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide
Kay Redfield Jamison. A Psychological and scientific exploration of suicide with many personal stories. The book explores the reasons underlying suicide and helps us to understand the suicidal mind, to better recognize a person at risk and to comprehend the loss of a loved one. Alfred A. Knopf, 1999. Hardcover, 432 pages. ISBN: 0-375-40145-8.
Noonday Demon, The: An Atlas of Depression
Andrew Solomon. Bestselling examination of depression in personal, cultural, and scientific terms. Solomon draws on his own struggles with the illness as well as interviews with peers, doctors, scientists, policymakers and others to provide an in-depth exploration of depression. 571 pages, hardcover, 2001. ISBN 0-684-85466-x
Out of the Darkened Room
William R. Beardlee, M.D. When A Parent is Depressed: Protecting Children and Strengthening the Family. Offers advice about what parents and caretakers can do to lessen the impact of depression on children's lives. 294 pages. Hardcover, 2002.
Overcoming Depression
Demitri Papolos, M.D. and Janice Papolos. The Definitive Resource for Patients and Families Who Live with Depression and Manic-Depression. Third Edition, completely revised and updated. Up-to-date medical information and solid advice to help empower patients and families to take active roles in diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders. HarperPerennial, 1997. Paperback, 411 pages. ISBN: 0-06-092782-8
Panic Disorder: The Medical Point of View
William Kernodle, M.D. Fourth Edition. An information guide addressing symptoms of, facts about, research and treatment for panic attacks and panic disorder. Paperback, 1997, 209 pages. ISBN: 0-9631533-3-1
Recovering from Depression: A Workbook for Teens
Mary Ellen Copeland and Stuart Copans. Revised Edition. This workbook helps teens to recognize why they're depressed, learn what they can do to feel better, and how to build a plan to stay well. Ideal for teens as well as their parents, friends, and healthcare providers. Paul H. Brookes Publishing, 2002. Paperback, 186 pages.
Undercurrents
Martha Manning, Ph.D., The tale of a woman's descent into depression. Offers a vision of action instead of victimhood, hope instead of despair. 201 pages, paperback, 1994. ISBN 0-060251184-X
Understanding Depression
J. Raymond DePaulo Jr., M.D. and Leslie Ann Horvitz. Foreward by Kay Redfield Jamison. What We Know and What You Can Do about It. Using stories from his patient files, Dr. DePaulo describes depression. The book also provides information on the latest scientific research and gives comprehensive knowledge about treatment for depression including traditional and new medications, therapy, support groups, excercise, and alternative therapies. Wiley, 2002. Hardcover, 296 pages. ISBN: 0-471-39552-8.
When Someone You Love is Depressed: How to Help Your Loved One Without Losing Yourself
Laura Epstein Rosen, Ph.D. and Xavier Francisco Amador, Ph.D. Through compelling real-life stories and step-by-step advice, the authors offer methods of protecting relationships from depression's destructive impact. 262 pages, paperback, 1997. ISBN 0-684-83407-3
Willow Weep for Me: A Black Woman's Journey Through Depression
Meri Nana-Ama Danquah. Author chronicles her experience with depression and contends it is difficult for black women to admit to having depression in a society that expects them to take on the role of caretaker. 272 pages, hardcover, 1998. ISBN 0-393-04567-6
Depression Scales
Beck Depression Inventory
Beck AT, Ward CH, Mendelson M, Mock J, Erbaugh J. "An inventory for measuring depression". Archives of General Psychiatry. 1961;4:562-571.
Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression
Zung Self-rating Depression Scale
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