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Welcome to "DepressionIndiaOnline"! We are dedicated to providing accurate, current, and relevant information about clinical depression to the general public of India. The availability of good, factual information is important in helping millions of Indians affected by depression to understand that they are not alone, that help is available, and that they can feel better!

DepressionIndiaOnline is a unique effort that gives you the complete Indian perspective on depression. It will give you the most revolutionary, up-to-date, and useful information on depression with unique Indian perspective.

DepressionIndiaOnline.com is much more than a project. We have put our entire heart and soul into it. It is a passion. And it is a commitment. A commitment to help and educate people especially Indians about depression and all other mental illnesses.

"I am now the most miserable man living. If what I feel were equally distributed to the whole human family there would be not one cheerful face on earth. Whether I shall ever be better, I cannot tell. I awfully forebode I shall not. To remain as I am is impossible. I must die or be better it appears to me."

- ABRAHAM LINCOLN who suffered from depression most of his adult life

“My personal path to wellness from depression was paved with proper medication, good therapy, and the peer support and education I received through depressionindiaonline”

- A DepressionIndiaOnline Indian Member

DepressionIndiaOnline is the largest depression site in India, providing comprehensive information on depression and other psychological disorders and psychiatric medications. We have active forum, messageboards and more resources.

Click on the links to learn more about depression and related issues.

BASIC INFORMATION YOU MUST KNOW...

If you suffer from depression, there are 3 things you need to know:

You are NOT to blame!
You are NOT hopeless!
You are NOT defective/stupid/a loser/useless (or any other negative you apply to yourself)

You can get help. You don't have to suffer alone. And things will change.

FAST FACTS YOU MUST KNOW...

More people die from suicide than from homicide.
For young people 15-24 years old, suicide is the third leading cause of death.
80% of people that seek treatment for depression are treated successfully.
The World Health Organisation predicts that by 2020 depression will be the second leading cause of health impairment worldwide.
Depression is a silent epidemic.
Depression is currently the leading cause of non-fatal disability in world.
Depression will be second only to heart disease as the leading medical cause of death and disability within 20 years.
On average, one in five people will experience depression at some point in their life.

One of the biggest obstacles to beating depression is the huge amount of inaccurate information in both our Indian culture and, amazingly, the medical profession. Therefore, a lot of what you read in the DepressionIndiaOnline may challenge your existing ideas about depression.

This site offers information designed to help you get the facts and learn how to manage depression, clinically known as major depressive disorder. We firmly believe that the more you understand about depression and issues like medications, the more likely you are to get the full benefit of treatment.

Finally, if you feel depressed but haven't been diagnosed with depression, read the information here anyway. It may help you to decide to see a doctor or mental health therapist for evaluation and / or treatment.

The topic areas continue to be developed on a regular basis and new material is continuously being added. Every section is regularly updated, so check back often to keep up to date. Better still subscribe to the Update Alert to be informed of every new update as soon as they appear.

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DISCLAIMER: The diagnosis and treatment of depression and other psychiatric disorders requires trained medical professionals. The information provided here is to be used for educational purposes only. It should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking professional care for the diagnosis and treatment of any medical / psychiatric disorder.