Depression

Information, Exams, and Tests

• Learn about depression
• Medical exams and tests

Key Medical Care Decisions

• Should I take medications to treat depression?

Take an Active Role in Managing the Condition

• How to manage postpartum depression?
• Recognizing and dealing with depression for children and adolescents
  
• Using light therapy to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

Interactive Tools

• Interactive Tool: Are You Depressed?
• Interactive Tool: How Well Do You Bounce Back?
• Interactive Tool: What Is Your Stress Level?

Next Steps

1. The Initial Treatment Plan (PDF) needs to completed by your provider and sent to WPS before you receive services.
2. The Follow-Up Treatment Plan (PDF) should be completed by your provider and sent to WPS in the event there are subsequent services being requested.
3. Contact WPS at 1-800-333-5003 to speak with a nurse.
4. Other places to get help.

Links

• National Institute of Mental Health
• National Mental Health Association
• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
• American Psychiatric Association
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association
• Behavioral Health Disease and Case Management Services