Depression
Almost everyone can cite a time in their lives where they've felt down or not quite themselves. When does melancholy or "the blues" turn into depression; it's important to know when to seek help. A student battling the symptoms of depression can seek help for themselves, but friends, teachers, and family can also play an important role in helping a student battle depression. The counseling Department at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is ready to help students. For more information please contact one of the counselors. Counseling Home Page
Web Resources
http://cmhc.utexas.edu/depression.html The University of Texas has a useful site with links and useful information on depression.
Useful Articles
Culture of We- an article that discusses the reasons why western cultures have higher rates of depression.
Why the Self is Empty: Toward a Historically Situated Psychology- More on how Western Culture effects self-esteem.
