Know the signs of depression
There are times in life when we feel “depressed” or down. Usually, these feelings pass, but sometimes they don’t. When these feelings linger, they can leave us feeling hopeless. A feeling of emptiness may be a sign of a treatable medical illness called depression.
Talk to your primary care provider about depression if:
- You feel hopeless or down every day for more than two weeks
- You believe these feelings get in the way of work or relationships
- You notice major changes in sleeping, eating, weight, energy level or concentration
Read our brochure on depression
For more information about depression or to get help, call us at 888-257-1985 (TTY: 711), Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. You can also visit our Online Health Guide.
Resources
These organizations can provide you with additional information about depression and its treatment. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, National Alliance on Mentally Illness and the National Mental Health Association can also provide you with information about resources in Massachusetts or in your community. Talk with your clinician about other resources that may be available in your area.
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
730 North Franklin Street, Suite 501
Chicago, IL 60610
Telephone: 800-826-3632
Find an in-person support group in MA
www.dbsalliance.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
Telephone: 800-950-NAMI (800-950-6264)
www.nami.org
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Telephone: 800-421-4211
www.nimh.nih.gov
Mental Health America (MHA)
500 Montgomery Street, Suite 820
Alexandria, VA 22314
Telephone: 800-969-6642
www.mentalhealthamerica.net
Samaritans
41 West Street, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
Telephone: 988
www.samaritanshope.org
Guided Mindfulness Sessions
These options are open to everyone — no membership required, and no cost. Invite friends and family to participate!
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30–9 a.m.
Experiment with short bursts of mindfulness instruction, followed by mini meditations, led by our team of expert instructors. All sessions allow interaction using Zoom’s “chat” feature; the Wednesday sessions additionally invite attendees to turn on their webcams for an even more interactive experience. Go to point32health.org/livingwellathome for details and class links.
On-demand resources, including free guided meditations
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