Research into the causes and treatments for depression continues to evolve. For example; pharmaceutical research focuses on new drugs that have fewer side effects or those with new chemical formulas. There is also promising research on the genetic components of depression and more effective ways of diagnosing depression.

There have also been advances in the self-management of depression. Numerous helpful guides and workbooks exist. They focus on what you can do to manage your own symptoms and prevent relapse. Taking charge of your own health is key to recovery. A search of the web under “self-management of depression” will offer you many choices in free, highly practical and downloadable tools. Not all will work for everyone – but with the numbers available, there will be one that makes sense for you.