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A Reminder that we are a PG13 Site
Coping with COVID-19
Important! Good News!!!! But DF still absolutely Needs Support Staff & Donations to Stay Onboard!

DEPRESSION-ROAD TO RECOVERY

BREAKING STORIES

A place to discuss current events related to depression. Look here for depression-related news articles. Join our discussions of how breaking news impacts our depressive illnesses, and add your support as we help each other deal with depression and the daily news.

ONE STEP AT A TIME

What has been working for you? This is the place to come to share the positive actions you are taking towards recovery. For example, it could be exercise, meditation, self help books, great websites or any other activities that bring hope and healing to you and will be beneficial to other members.

MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITY

Disability Benefits in the US and UK

Mental Illness Ranks First In Terms of Causing Disability in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe

"When compared with all other diseases (such as cancer and heart disease), mental illness ranks first in terms of causing disability in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe, according to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO, 2001). This groundbreaking study found that mental illness (including depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia) accounts for 25% of all disability across major industrialized countries". (President's New Freedom Commission on Mental Health)

Inside you will find resources on MH Disabilty and how to apply-Let's talk about it.

INTERNET MENTAL HEALTH SITE LINKS

Forums

  1. The DF Water Cooler

    Eclectic off topic chatter. Come hang out around the cooler with friends. Share your thoughts, relax and get to know each other. What's new in your world?

    *Please respect the fact that we are PG13 rated forums and subscribe to the HONcode on the net.

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  2. One Step At A Time

    What has been working for you? This is the place to come to share the positive actions you are taking towards recovery.

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  3. Mental health disability benefits (US/UK/CA) insurance, parity, etc.

    Discussion and resources for claiming benefits, disability and advice about insurance, discrimination and related issues.

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  4. Our Information Portal   (90,239 visits to this link)

    Redirects you to DF's information portal

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