Could You Make Living with Depression Easier?

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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: "Dealing Effectively with Depression and Bipolar Disorder."

National Alliance on Mental Illness: "Depression: Treatment," "Medication Frequently Asked Questions."

Mayo Clinic: "Depression (major depressive disorder)," "Can a junk food diet increase your risk of depression?" "The food and mood connection," "Depression and anxiety: Exercise eases symptoms," "Can chronic stress cause depression?"

BMJ: "Serotonin and depression."

Indian Journal of Psychiatry: "Understanding nutrition, depression and mental illnesses."

The Brain From Top to Bottom: "Serotonin and Other Molecules Involved in Depression."

Harvard Health Publications: "Exercise and Depression."

American Diabetes Association: "Blood Glucose Control and Exercise."

Arthritis Foundation: "Best Exercises for Rheumatoid Arthritis."

Lupus LA: "Exercise and Lupus."

National Multiple Sclerosis Society: "Exercise."

American College of Rheumatology: "Exercise and Arthritis."

Circulation: "Physical Activity and Exercise Recommendations for Stroke Survivors."

American Heart Association: "American Heart Association Recommendations for Physical Activity in Adults."

Epilepsy Society: "Exercise and Epilepsy."

National Parkinson Foundation: "Exercise," "Neuroprotective Benefits of Exercise."

National Sleep Foundation: "How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?"

Environmental Health Perspectives: "Benefits of Sunlight: A Bright Spot for Human Health."

Dermato-Endocrinology: "Vitamin D deficiency and sun avoidance among university students at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates."

Ecopsychology: "Examining Group Walks in Nature and Multiple Aspects of Well- Being: A Large-Scale Study."

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: "Immerse Yourself in a Forest for Better Health."

Cleveland Clinic: "Alternative Therapies for Depression."

Anxiety and Depression Association of America: "Complementary & Alternative Treatments," "Medication."

University of Minnesota, Taking Charge of Your Health & Wellbeing: "Why Personal Relationships Are Important."

American Psychological Association: "Stress management: How to strengthen your social support network."

Mental Health America: "Social Support: Getting and Staying Connected."

NIH News in Health: "Can Pets Help Keen You Healthy?"

Library of Congress, Everyday Mysteries: "Why and how do cats purr?"

Humane Society of the United States: "The Adoption Process: Questions to Ask Yourself."

FamilyDoctor.org: "Depression: How to Safely Take Antidepressants."

"A Student's Guide to Considering Medication for Depression or Anxiety," University of Missouri - Kansas City Counseling & Testing Center.

JAMA Psychiatry: "Efficacy of Bright Light Treatment, Fluoxetine, and the Combination in Patients With Nonseasonal Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial."

Medscape: "Screening Tests for Depression: Beck Depression Inventory."

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