One in five women will experience a major depressive episode in her lifetime. In fact, women are two to three times more likely than men to suffer from depression. If you think you may be depressed, don't let it take over your life. Use this four-step Deal with Depression Action Plan to find out more about depression symptoms, discover what treatments may help you and get support from other women who are coping with it.

 

Get to the heart of your unhappiness
Take the depression screening quiz
This free assessment from the National Mental Health Association will help you determine if you may be suffering from depression.
Learn all about depression
Comprehensive information, including the different types of depression and their possible causes.
Ask the right questions
Only your doctor can accurately diagnose depression. Print out this list of questions to take with you when you go for a thorough examination.

 

Learn how to feel better
Explore mental health resources
Reach out for recovery.
Know your treatment choices
A third of all women with depression never seek treatment -- though there are many effective therapies. Discover all the options, from antidepressant drugs to light therapy.
Explore natural remedies
Get information on the herbs and supplements that may help relieve your symptoms.
Try our Depression Relief Diet
Discover how foods affect your mood and get a flexible meal plan to fight depression.