Online Resources

Recognizing Depression and Anxiety in Others

These organizations and resources might be able to provide you or your loved one with helpful information about depression and certain anxiety conditions. These organizations do not endorse any specific pharmaceutical products.

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Depression

National Institute of Mental Health

Science Writing, Press, and Dissemination Branch
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Phone: (301) 443-4513
Toll Free: (866) 615-NIMH (6464)
Fax: (301) 443-4279
TTY: (301) 443-8431
Email: nimhinfo@nih.gov
www.nimh.nih.gov

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

120 Wall Street
22nd Floor
New York, NY 10005
Phone: (212) 363-3500
Toll Free: (888) 333-AFSP (2377)
Email: inquiry@afsp.org
www.afsp.org

American Psychiatric Association (APA)

1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1825
Arlington, VA 22209-3901
Phone: (703) 907-7300
Email: apa@psych.org
www.psych.org

American Psychological Association

750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: (202) 336-5500
Toll Free: (800) 374-2721
TTY: (202) 336-6123
www.apahelpcenter.org

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

730 N. Franklin Street, Suite 501
Chicago, IL 60610-7224
Toll Free: (800) 826-3632
Fax: (312) 642-7243
Email: info@dbsalliance.org
www.DBSAlliance.org

International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS)

60 Revere Drive, Suite 500
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 480-9028
Fax: (847) 480-9282
Email: istss@istss.org
www.istss.org

NARSAD, The Mental Health Research Association

60 Cutter Mill Road, Suite 404
Great Neck, NY 11021
Toll Free: (800) 829-8289
Fax: (516) 487-6930
Email: info@narsad.org
www.narsad.org

Anxiety Disorders

National Institute of Mental Health

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

120 Wall Street
22nd Floor
New York, NY 10005
Phone: (212) 363-3500
Toll Free: (888) 333-AFSP (2377)
Email: inquiry@afsp.org
www.afsp.org

American Psychiatric Association (APA)

1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1825
Arlington, VA 22209-3901
Phone: (703) 907-7300
Email: apa@psych.org
www.psych.org

American Psychological Association

750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242
Phone: (202) 336-5500
Toll Free: (800) 374-2721
TTY: (202) 336-6123
www.apa.org

Anxiety Disorders Association of America

8730 Georgia Avenue, Suite 600
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (240) 485-1001
Fax: (240) 485-1035
www.adaa.org

Freedom From Fear

308 Seaview Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10305
Phone: (718) 351-1717
Fax: (718) 980-5022
Email: help@freedomfromfear.org
www.freedomfromfear.org

Madison Institute of Medicine, Inc.

Facts For Health
7617 Mineral Point Road, Suite 300
Madison, WI 53717
Phone: (608) 827-2470
Fax: (608) 827-2479
Email: info@factsforhealth.org
www.factsforhealth.org

National Center for PTSD

Phone: (802) 296-6300
Email: ncptsd@va.gov
www.ncptsd.va.gov

Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (OCF)

676 State Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: (203) 401-2070
Fax: (203) 401-2076
Email: info@ocfoundation.org
www.ocfoundation.org

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Depression is a serious medical condition, which can lead to suicidal thoughts and behavior. Children, adolescents, and young adults taking antidepressants may be at increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behavior within the first few months of treatment. This risk must be balanced with the medical need. Those starting medication or changing doses should be watched closely for suicidal thoughts, worsening of depression, or unusual changes in mood or behavior. In children and teens, Zoloft is only approved for use in those with obsessive-compulsive disorder. A patient Medication Guide about "Antidepressant Medicines, Depression and Other Serious Mental Illnesses, and Suicidal Thoughts or Actions" is available.

Zoloft is not for everyone. People taking MAOIs or pimozide shouldn't take Zoloft. Concomitant use of Zoloft with NSAIDs or aspirin may be associated with an increased risk of bleeding. Side effects may include dry mouth, insomnia, sexual side effects, diarrhea, nausea and sleepiness. In studies, few people were bothered enough by side effects to stop taking Zoloft. Side effects may result from stopping Zoloft particularly when abrupt. You should, however, stop taking Zoloft if you get any of the following symptoms of Serotonin Syndrome, a rare but life-threatening reaction, such as fever, sweating, muscle stiffness, trouble thinking clearly, a change in mental functioning, sleepiness, or change in your breathing, heartbeat and blood pressure.

You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, as there is a potential risk to the fetus with Zoloft. Like many antidepressants, Zoloft can be present in breast milk so tell your doctor if you are nursing.

Zoloft is approved to treat depression, social anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in adults over age 18. It is also approved for OCD in children and adolescents age 6-17 years.

Zoloft is not habit-forming and is not associated with weight gain. So talk to your doctor about how Zoloft might help you. Zoloft comes in 25-mg, 50-mg, and 100-mg tablets. You and your doctor can discuss a dose for you.

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