Self Help Strategies for Dealing with Depression, Manic Depression and other Psychiatric Disorders

Mary Ellen Copeland, MS, MA

Introduction

• Mental Health Recovery Website Homepage
• About Mary Ellen Copeland

Articles

• Articles on Depression and Manic Depression: Table of Contents
• You May Be Depressed. What Do You Do Now?
• Could It Have Been Different?
• Suicide: Not a Good Idea
• Coming Out of the Mire
• 5 Beginning Steps for Dealing with Trauma
• Getting Well
• A Recovery Story
• What Recovery Means To Us
• Guide to Developing a WRAP- Wellness Recovery Action Plan
• Developing a Wellness Toolbox
• Recovering Your Mental Health: A Self Help Guide
• Taking Back Control of Your Life
• Remembering Kate-A Story of Hope
• Blueprints for Building Self-Esteem
• Starting an Exercise Program: The Right Time Is Now
• Are You Lonely?
• Being the Expert on Yourself
• Seasonal Affective Disorder and Enjoying the Winter Holiday Season
• Dealing with Depression in Later Life
• Join a Support Group!
• Advocacy - A Wellness Tool
• Relieving Feelings of Stress Caused by World Events

Recovery

• Depression Quiz
• Crisis Plan
• Post-Crisis Plan

Other Resources

• Chat Transcript on "Living Without Depression and Manic Depression: A Guide To Maintaining Mood Stability"
• My Publications: Books, Videos and Audio Tapes