Depression Resources

Websites

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

One of the most trusted sources for evidence-based information about depression, including symptoms, treatment options, research updates, and resources for adults, teens, and families.

Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)

Although best known for anxiety, ADAA also offers outstanding educational materials on depression, treatment options, lifestyle changes, and finding professional help.

Mental Health America (MHA)

Provides free depression screenings, educational articles, wellness planning tools, and information about finding treatment.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

Offers peer support groups (many available online), educational resources, wellness tools, and information for individuals living with depression or bipolar disorder.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Provides mental health education, treatment locator tools, and crisis resources.

Recommended Books

Understanding Depression

  • Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy – David D. Burns

  • Feeling Great – David D. Burns

  • The Noonday Demon – Andrew Solomon

  • Undoing Depression – Richard O'Connor

  • The Upward Spiral – Alex Korb

Mindfulness & Self-Compassion

  • The Mindful Way Through Depression – Mark Williams, John Teasdale, Zindel Segal, & Jon Kabat-Zinn

  • Self-Compassion – Kristin Neff

  • Radical Acceptance – Tara Brach

Behavioral Activation

  • The Depression Cure – Stephen Ilardi

  • Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your Life – Steven Hayes (ACT-based)

Podcasts

  • The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

  • The Hardcore Self Help Podcast – Dr. Robert Duff

  • Being Well Podcast

  • The Mental Illness Happy Hour

  • The Depression Files

  • Therapy Chat

Apps

  • Calm

  • Headspace

  • Insight Timer

  • Finch (self-care and habit building)

  • MoodKit

  • Daylio (mood tracking)

  • CBT Thought Diary

  • Woebot