Below are some of our favorite links and resources on Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety-related topics. Although we have carefully reviewed each link and resource, the Depression Center cannot guarantee that these resources will be able to answer all of your questions. For specific medical inquiries, always consult a physician.

Please select the type of link you are interested in from the list below.

Links (Web sites)

National Institute of Mental Health
News and information about anxiety disorders,  symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for Consumers, Medical and Mental Health Professionals, references and referrals to national mental health organizations & self-help groups, and a comprehensive resource list.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders.

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the largest patient-directed, illness-specific organization in the U.S.. DBSA was formerly the National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association (National DMDA.)

National Foundation for Depressive Illness, Inc.
The National Foundation for Depressive Illness, Inc. (NAFDI) is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation. NAFDI's goals are to educate the public about depressive illness, its consequences and its treatability; provide information to physicians and other professionals; and provide information and referrals.

National Mental Health Association
The National Mental Health Association is the oldest and largest nonprofit organization in the U.S. that addresses all aspects of mental health and mental illness.

Families for Depression Awareness
We help families understand and cope with unipolar and bipolar depression. From our web site, order free brochures, read Family Profiles, access resources, and sign up for free email alerts.

Major Depression - Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients with Major Depressive Disorder. American Psychiatric Association

Bipolar Disorder - Practice Guideline for Treatment of Patients with Bipolar Disorder. American Psychiatric Association

The Panic Center
An educational and interactive Web site dedicated to providing information about Panic Disorder to both consumers and physicians. Features The Depression Test, an interactive test for panic and anxiety disorders; The Panic Diary, a maintenance diary that records the frequency of panic attacks and panic symptoms; The Panic Program; the Internet's first online treatment program for anxiety disorders, and an Expert Moderated Online Support Group.

The Stop Smoking Center
A free online smoking cessation program with quit smoking resources, Success Stories, Public Pledges, Quitting Tips, and the Internet's largest Support Community.

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Books and Resources by Topic:

Depression Self-Help
Bipolar Disorder
Communication
Meditation/Relaxation Training
Anger Management
Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Social Phobia
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Specific Phobia
Body Dysmorphic Disorder


Depression Self-Help

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy. Burns D. Avon Books, New York: NY (1999).

Mind Over Mood: A Cognitive Therapy Treatment Manual for Clients. Greenberger D, Padesky CA. Guilford Press, New York: NY (1995).

The Depression Sourcebook (2nd Edition). Quinn BP. McGraw-Hill Professional, New York: NY (2000).

You Can Beat Depression: A Guide to Prevention & Recovery (3rd Edition). Preston JD. Impact Publishers, Atascadero: CA (2001).

Overcoming Depression. Demitri F, Papolos J. HarperCollins, (1997).

The Depression Workbook: A guide for Living With Depression and Manic Depression. Copeland ME, Riddle, ML, McKay M. New Harbinger Publishers, Oakland: CA (1992).

Thought & Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life (2nd Edition). McKay M, Davis M, Fanning P. New Harbinger Publishers, Oakland: CA (1998).

Beating The Blues - A Self-Help Approach To Overcoming Depression. Tanner S, Ball J. Doubleday, New York: NY (2000).

Choose To Be Happy: Your step-by-step guide, Froggatt W. HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. (1998).

Conquering The Beast Within: How I Fought Depression and Won... and How You Can, Too. Irwin C. Times Books Random House Inc., (1999).

Depression - How It Happens, How It Is Healed. Medina J. New Harbinger Publications, New York: NY (1998).

How To Heal Depression, Bloomfield H, McWilliams P. Mary Books/Prelude Press (1995).

Life on a Roller Coaster: Living Well With Depression And Manic Depression. Kelly M. Simon & Schuster, New York: NY

Out Of The Blues - A New Approach to Helping Women Overcome Depression, Weber, Z.A.

Surfing The Blues: A Guide To Understanding And Coping With Mood Disorders, Panic Attack And Manic-Depressive Illness. Rzecki C. Harper Collins Publishers (1998).

Taming The Black Dog: Guide To Overcoming Depression. Aisbett, B. Harper Collins Publishers (2000).

The Depression Workbook - A Guide For Living With Depression and Mania, Copeland ME, McKay M. New Harbinger Press (1992).

The Beast: A Journey Through Depression. Thompson T. Penguin USA, (1996).

The Trick Is To Keep Breathing, Galloway J. Dalkey Archive Press (1995).

Where The Roots Reach For Water : A Personal And Natural History Of Melancholia, Smith J. North Point Press (1999).

Willow Weep For Me: A Black Woman's Journey Through Depression. Danquah MN-A. Norton W W & Company, Inc. (1998).

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Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder - A Guide for Patients and Families. Mondimore FM. John Hopkins University Press. (1999).

A Mood Apart: The Thinker's Guide to Emotion and its Disorder. Whybrow PC. HarperCollins (1997).

Why Am I Up, Why Am I Down? Granet R, Ferber E. Dell Publishing Company (1999).

Adult Bipolar Disorders: Understanding Your Diagnosis and Getting Help. Waltz M. O'Reilly & Associates (2002).

Bipolar Disorder & Depression. Gold SD. Enslow Publishers (2000).

New Hope for People with Bipolar Disorder. Fawcett J, Golden B, Rosenfeld N. Prima Publishing (2000).

Bipolar Puzzle Solution - A Mental Health Client's Perspective. Court BL, Nelson GE. Accelerated Development (1996).

A Brilliant Madness. Duke P, Pinckert ML, Hochman G. Bantam Books (1993).

Journey Not Chosen…Destination Not Known; Living with Bipolar. Worthen M. August House Publishers (2001).

An Unquiet Mind: A memoir of Mood and Madness. Jamison KR. Random House (1995).

Agents in My Brain: How I survived Manic Depression. Hannon B. Library Press (Open Court Publishing Company) (1997).

Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families. Mondimore FM. John Hopkins Press (1999).

Living Without Depression and Manic Depression: A Workbook for Maintaining Mood Stability. Copeland ME. New Harbinger, Oakland: CA (1994).

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Communication

Messages: The Communications Skills Book, (2nd Edition). . McKay M., Davis M & Fanning, P Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications (1995).

Couple skills: Making Your Relationship Work. McKay M., Fanning P, & Paleg K Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications (1994).

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Meditation/Relaxation Training

No More Sleepless Nights: A Proven Program to Conquer Insomnia (2nd Edition), Hauri PJ, Linde S. Wiley, John & Sons, Inc. (1996).

Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness. Kabat-Zinn J. Delta, (1990).

Wherever You Go There You Are: Mindfulness Mediation in Everyday Life. Kabat-Zinn J. Hyperion (1995).

Mindfulness Mediation Practice Tapes Series 1 Tape 1: Guided Body Scan Mediation, Guided Yoga 1. Kabat-Zinn J.

Mindfulness Mediation Practice Tapes Series 1 Tape 2: Guided Sitting Mediation, Guided Yoga 2. Kabat-Zinn J.

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ANGER MANAGEMENT

When anger hurts: Quieting the storm within. McKay M., Rogers P.D., & McKay, J. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications (1989).

Dr. Weisinger's anger workout book. Weisinger H.D. New York: William Morrow and Company (1985).

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PANIC DISORDER and AGORAPHOBIA

An End to Panic: Breakthrough Techniques for Overcoming Panic Disorder (2nd Edition) Znercher-White, E.. New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA. (1997)

Don't Panic: Taking Control of Anxiety Attacks Wilson R.R.. Harper Perennial, New York, N.Y. (1996)

Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic  (3rd edition) (MAP 3) Craske M.G. & Barlow D.H.. Client workbook and client workbook for agoraphobia. The Psychological Corporation, San Antonio, TX (2000)

Overcoming Panic: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioural Techniques Silove D. & Manicavasagar, V.. Robinson Publishing, London (1997)

Triumph Over Fear Ross J.. Bantam Books, New York, N.Y. (1994)

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OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

Brainlock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior Swartz J.M.. Regan Books, New York, N.Y. (1996)

Freeing Your Child From Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Chansky,T..
Crown Publisher, New York (2000)

Getting Control: Overcoming Your Obsessions and Compulsions
Baer L.. Little, Brown, and Company, Boston, MA. (1991)

Mastery of Your Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, client workbook
Foa E.B., & Kozak M.J.. The Psychological Corporation, San Antonio, TX (1997)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Guide Griest, J.H.. Dean Foundation for Health, Research and Education, Obsessive Compulsive Information Center, Madison, WI. (1995). Tel: (608) 836-8033

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: New Help For The Family Gravitz H.L.. Healing Visions Press, Santa Barbara, CA (1998)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents: A Guide Johnston, H.F.. Dean Foundation for Health, Research and Education, Obsessive Compulsive Information Center, Madison, WI. (1995). Tel: (608) 836-8033

Over and Over Again: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Behaviour Neziroglu F.A., & Yaryura-Tobias J.A.. D.C. Health and Company, Lexington M.A. (1991)

Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Client Manual) Steketee G.S.. New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA (1999)

Stop Obsessing: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions Foa E.B., & Wilson R.. Bantam Books, New York, N.Y. (1991)

The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Hyman B.M., & Pedrick C.. New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA (1999)

When Once is Not Enough: Help for Obsessive Compulsives
Steketee G. & White K.. New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA.(1990)

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SOCIAL PHOBIA

Dying of Embarrassment Markway B.G., Carmen C.N., Pollard C.A., & Flynn T.
New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA. (1995)

Overcoming Shyness and Social Phobia: A Step-by-Step Guide
Rapee RM.. Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson (1998)

Performance Anxiety: Overcoming Your Fear in the Workplace, Social Situations, Interpersonal Communications, and the Performing Arts Robin M.W. & Balter R.. Adams Media Corporation, Holbrook, MA. (1995)

Social Phobia: From Shyness to Stage Fright Marshall J.. Basic Books, New York, N.Y. (1994)

Taking the Anxiety Out of Tests: A Step-by-Step Guide Johnson, S.. New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA. (1997)

The Hidden Face of Shyness: Understanding and Overcoming Social Anxiety
Schneier F. & Welkowitz L.. Avon Books, New York, N.Y.(1996)

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GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER

Managing Your Mind Butler G. & Hope T.. Oxford University Press, New York, N.Y. (1995)

Taking the Anxiety out of Tests: A Step-by-Step Guide Johnson S. New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA (1997)

The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, 2nd Edition Bourne E.J.. New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA (1995)

The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, 4th Edition Davis M., Eshelman E.R., & McKay M.. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications (1995)

Worry Control Workbook Copland E. New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA. (1998)

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POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook. Schiraldi GR. Contemporary Books (2000).

I Can't Get Over It: A Handbook for Trauma Survivors (2nd Edition). Matsakis A. New Harbinger Publications, Oakland: CA (1996).

Walking the Tiger: Healing Trauma: The Innate Capacity to Transform Overwhelming Experiences. Levine PA, Frederick A. North Atlantic Books (1997).

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Complete Treatment Guide. Matsakis A, Tilley L. New Harbinger Publications, Oakland: CA (1994).

Life After Trauma: A Workbook for Healing. Rosenbloom D, Williams MB, Watkins BE. Guildford Publications (1999).

Healing the Trauma of Abuse: A Woman's Workbook. Copeland ME, Harris M. New Harbinger Publications, Oakland: CA (2000).

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: The Victim's Guide to Healing and Recovery. Flannery RB Jr. Crossroad/Herder & Herder (1992).

A Woman's Guide to Overcoming Sexual Fear & Pain. Goodwin AJ, Agronin ME. New Harbinger Publications, Oakland: CA (1997).

A Man's Search for Meaning: An Introduction to Logotherapy. Frankl VE. Beacon Press (2000).

Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life. Forward S. Bantam Books (1990).

How to Survive Trauma: A Program for War Veterans & Survivors of Rape, Assault, Abuse or Environmental Disasters. Colodzin B. Barrytown Ltd. (1997).

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SPECIFIC PHOBIAS

Flying Without Fear Brown D. New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA. (1996)

Mastery of Your Phobia (Client Workbook) Antony M.M., Craske M.G., & Barlow D.H.. The Psychological Corporation, San Antonio, TX (1995)

Overcoming Specific Phobia: A Hierarchy and Exposure-Based Protocol for the Treatment of All Specific Phobias (Client Manual) Bourne E.J.. New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, CA. (1998)

The Fearless Flyer: How to Fly in Comfort and Without Trepidation
Hartman C. & Huffaker J.S.. Eighth Mountain Press, Portland, OR. (1995)

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BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER

The Broken Mirror: Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder Phillips K.A.. Oxford University Press, New York, N.Y. (1996)

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