There are many health-related websites to find more information on depression. These are a handful of recommended ones:

• About.com Health

  About.com's trusted network of Guides cover a wide variety of mental health issues and disorders, including: Depression, OCD, Post Traumatic Stress, Bipolar, Social Anxiety, and more.

• American Psychiatric Association (APA)

  Based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With 148,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide. Its mission is to advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting health, education, and human welfare.

• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

  Resources for families coping with bipolar disorder. Provides education, promotes advocacy, and information about current clinical trials.

• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  Regulatory body of the U.S. government providing oversight and licensing of drugs.

• Johns Hopkins Quarterly Health Alerts

  Free public service from Johns Hopkins Medicine provides up-to-date information on a variety of medical conditions and the status of current research.

• MacArthur Foundation Initiative on Depression and Primary Care

  A foundation whose mission is to enhance the ability of primary care physicians to recognize and manage depression. Disseminates research and provides resources.

• Mayo Clinic

  The Mayo Clinic provides information and tools for coping with chronic diseases and conditions. The clinic's Web site offers a symptom checker as well as service by which patients may ask specific questions about their conditions.

• Mental Health America (MHA)

  A nonprofit organization providing information and answers to FAQs regarding mental health issues.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

  The nation's largest grassroots organization dedicated to education about mental illness. Provides advocacy assistance and resources for families and individuals suffering from mental illness.

• National Institutes of Health (NIH)

  One of the world's foremost medical research centers, the NIH is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

  Part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NIMH is the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health.

• National Library of Medicine — MedlinePlus

  A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Provides assistance in researching over 740 health topics with drug descriptions and well-researched encyclopedic entries.

• National Mental Health Information Center

  The National Mental Health Information Center was developed for users of mental health services and their families, the general public, policy makers, providers, and the media. The Information Center also has information on federal grants, conferences, and other events.

• New York Times Health Guide: Depression

  Current news articles and general information on the effects of depression, including discussions on causes, treatment and prevention.

• Postpartum Support International

  An organization providing resources and support for families experiencing postpartum depression.

• Social Security Administration

  Government agency responsible for providing disability benefits for individuals suffering from depression and who meet the qualifications of the SSA.