Chronic illness requires patients to not only deal with the physical challenges of their disease, but to battle the emotional challenges as well. Depression can be a common experience when the symptoms of intestinal disease flare up. These websites are a great resource for everyone; however, if you are experiencing depression, please be encouraged to speak with your doctor or someone else you can confide in.

Depression (CCFA)
Everybody Gets the Blues: What to Do When It’s YOU.

Depression (National Institute of Mental Health)
A detailed booklet that describes symptoms, causes, and treatments, with information on getting help and coping strategies.

Depression Overview (Mayo Clinic)
Depression is a disorder that affects your thoughts, moods, feelings, behavior and even your physical health.

Depression: What You Need To Know (National Mental Health Association)
Clinical Depression is a common, real and treatable illness.

What is Depression (Mood Disorders Society of Canada)
The ‘normal’ sadness that comes from the inevitable losses and frustrations of daily life differs from clinical depression in its’ severity, duration and degree of disability.