- Contents
- Introduction
- Q. What is depression?
- Q. How does depression affect college students?
- Q. Are there different types of depression?
- Q. What are the signs and symptoms of depression?
- Q. What causes depression?
- Q. How can I find out if I have depression?
- Q. How is depression treated?
- Q. What are antidepressants?
- Q. If a doctor prescribes an antidepressant, how long will I have to take it?
- Q. What is psychotherapy?
- Q. If I think I may have depression, where can I get help?
- Q. How can I help myself if I am depressed?
- Q. How can I help a friend who is depressed?
- Q. What if I or someone I know is in crisis?
- Q. How can research help college students who have depression?
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Q. What if I or someone I know is in crisis?
A. If you are thinking about harming yourself or having thoughts of suicide, or if you know someone who is, seek help right away
- Call your doctor or mental health care provider
- Call 911 or go to a hospital emergency room to get immediate help, or ask a friend or family member to help you do these things
- Call your campus suicide or crisis hotline
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889) to talk to a trained counselor
- Call your college counseling center or student health services
- If you are in crisis, make sure you are not left alone
- If someone else is in crisis, make sure he or she is not left alone.
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