Web Links to Non Government Organisations (NGOs)
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beyondblue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au
The beyondblue national depression initiative was established by Jeff Kennett with funds from the Commonwealth and State governments of Australia. Beyondblue aims to decrease the prevalence of depression and reduce its impact.
Black Dog Institute
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au
Provides information about bipolar disorder and depression. Also includes information about the Institute's Mood Disorders Unit, their clinical services and research.
Mental Health Research Institute
http://www.mhri.edu.au
Provides information about psychiatric disorders including depression. Also provides the Psychotropic Drug Advisory Service for advice on treatment choice, response, adverse effects of medications and interactions with other medications; as well as specific information on the use of medications by special populations such as children and adolescents, the elderly and women who are pregnant or breast feeding.
Carers Association of Australia
http://www.carersaustralia.com.au
Peak body with state and territory networks representing carers.
Centre for Rural & Remote Mental Health (CRRMH)
http://www.crrmh.com.au
The Centre aims to provide education and training programmes, undertake research and evaluate innovative service delivery models in mental health throughout rural and remote New South Wales.
DepressioNet
http://www.depressionservices.org.au
This organisation provides a free online Counselling, Peer Support and Working Well service is to assist people with the management of their depression, stress and anxiety enabling them to improve their mental health and overall day to day functioning.
Kids Help Line
http://www.kidshelp.com.au
Describes the Kids Help Line telephone information answering service. Provides help online.
Mental Health Council of Australia
http://www.mhca.com.au
Website of the peak non-government body representing the interests of the mental health sector.
Reach Out!
http://www.reachout.asn.au A well known website offering help and information for young people.
Mental Health First Aid
http://www.mhfa.com.au
First aid courses focussing on mental health issues.
SANE Australia
http://www.sane.org
Provides information/education and support for consumers and carers affected by mental illness
Climate Schools
http://www.climateschools.tv
Health education courses for school students, run by the Clincial Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney.
Working Well
http://www.workingwell.org.au
Provides peer support services for employees and employers affected by mild to moderate depression.
United States
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
http://www.DBSAlliance.org
DBSA provides education, advocacy, support groups. Site includes a list of groups throughout the United States.
National Foundation for Depressive Illness
http://www.depression.org
NFDI provides information about depression, referral and support groups.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
http://www.nami.org
NAMI provides support, information and referral. Includes database of affiliates/support groups across the United States.
National Mental Health Association
http://www.nmha.org
NMHA provides information/education and support. Lists details of affiliated throughout United States.
United Kingdom
Depression Alliance
http://www.depressionalliance.org
Depression Alliance is the leading UK charity for people with depression.
Students Against Depression
http://www.studentdepression.org
This website is designed for students and provides information and resources for depression, including important phone numbers (UK only) and crisis information. It also addresses student issues such as leaving home, relationships, and managing study, provides suggestions for self-care and managing depression, and includes stories written by students on their experiences with depression.
Samaritans
http://www.samaritans.org.uk
Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
NHS Direct, National Health Service
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Lists more non government support organisations concerned with depression.