Depression is not a dirty word. It's a treatable illness that afflicts millions in our society. One of the first and most important steps to defeat depression is changing people's ATTITUDES about it. Get involved in iFred 's campaign to make this happen.
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The materials listed in this section are designed to assist you in finding out more about depression. However, they should not be used as a substitute for medical advice, counseling or other health-related services. We are not able to monitor this web site for crisis messages or make referrals.

Top 10 Ways to Make a Difference

  1. Sponsor a billboard, advertisement, or radio spot in your local community. Contact us at nostigma@ifred.org .
  2. Ask the newspaper to run a free press release from our web site.
  3. Pass our web site along to ten of your friends.
  4. Recognize the symptoms of the disease -- persistent lack of interest in life that interferes with daily functioning, significant changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, thinking and decision making skills, and increased feelings of irritability, guilt, and despair and be honest with yourself and others when it comes to depression..
  5. Teach your children and grandchildren about depression and encourage them to talk with you about it.
  6. Send us resources that have helped you deal with depression - resources that we can share with others.
  7. Support someone you know who suffers from depression by listening, engaging them in activity, and praising their efforts and victories in overcoming their illness.
  8. Learn about and advocate for better health insurance coverage, treatment facilities, and research on depression.
  9. Provide financial support to iFred and other organizations working to improve the lives of depressed children, men, and women and all those affected by it.
  10. Apply to serve on iFred's Board of Directors by e-mailing us at info@ifred.org today.