The leaflet discusses the different types of depression, the symptoms, causes, and treatment. It is one of a family of specialised medical newsletters produced by Medical Week, LLC a US based independent company, founded by a group of leading medical and information professionals. The newsletter is aimed at a lay audience as well as health professionals and contains news updates and archives, answers to patient questions, current research, medical views and information about clinical trials. The site requires a fee based subscription, although there are some sections for non- subscribers. Also within the site are searchable databases for UK hospitals, specialists, self help and patient organisations, and nursing homes.
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Produced on the Web by Acumen Solutions Ltd, with sponsorship and some content provision from the Princess Grace Hospital in London, Depression Alliance, the British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association, the British Diabetic Association, Herpes Web, and Glaxo Wellcome. This illustrated self-help leaflet provides information on manic depression, including the symptoms, causes, treatment, medication, with sources of further help and advice listed. Provided on the Web by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Aimed at health professionals working with people suffering from depression, this resource provides access to a range of free materials, most of which can be ordered online, at no charge. For patients there is a patient information leaflet covering the signs, symptoms and treatment of depression and anxiety, and a self-help workbook.