What is My Resources?

My Resources, at depressioNet, is a starting place for you to learn about the variety of resources available and to help you decide what may work best for you.  Theses resources may be drawn upon and used as a support or help in your life.  Resources are a tool to assist you or the people you care about in managing depression and improving mental health and wellbeing.

Why Use Resources?

Resources are a tool which can assist us to move forward in our life.  The greater resources we have, the more likely we are able to prevent, manage, and overcome depression.  Resources can assist in a variety of way.  For example there are resources which can:

• Provide us with professional support
• Educate us when we are unsure
• Help us to help others
• Teach us coping skills
• Offer understanding and support when we feel isolated
• Boost our self-esteem when we are feeling low
• Make us smile when we are deflated
• Distract us from our negative thoughts
• Inspire hope and purpose within  us when the future seems gloomy
• and more...

In general, resources can help 'shine a light' on depression.

Who uses resources?
Each of us uses resources every day in our lives, often without being aware of doing so. Without a source of information, support or help, the struggle against depression can be difficult for anyone regardless of background or circumstances. Therefore, resoruces can be essential for anyone impacted by depression.