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This listing of Links provides a resource for locating other agencies and organizations with an interest in the treatment and study of depression.
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Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality
(formerly the Agency for Health Care Policy & Research)
http://www.ahcpr.gov
Depression as a treatable illness.
Information about depression, its causes, treatment options, professionals providing
treatment, national programs and assistance.
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British Medical Journal - Evidence Based Mental Health (on-line)
http://ebmh.bmjjournals.com
Electronic access to the British Medical Journal.
Provides up to date information on treatment, diagnosis, aetiology, prognosis, continuing education, economic evalutation and qualitative research in mental health.
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Depression in Primary Care (RWJ)
http://depressioninprimarycare.org
Quality improvement focused information.
Works toward an evidenced-based, chronic care model utilizing clinical and systems strategies to effect change and break down barriers to effective depression care.
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Improving Chronic Illness Care
http://improvingchroniccare.org
Quality improvement focused information.
Research and quality improvement site geared toward helping the chronically ill. Fosters regional clinical improvement initiatives, collaborations/links with a focus on change with health plans and provider groups.
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Intermountain Health Care
http://www.ihc.com/xp/ihc/physician/clinicalprograms/primarycare/depression.xml
Clinician education information relative to management of depression.
Intermountain Health Care is one of the primary intermediaries participating in the Initiative's research phase and now involved in dissemination of the Three Component Model of depression care.
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MaineHealth
http://www.mainehealth.com/clinical_integration/program.php?program_id=3
Improving management of depression for both clinicians and patients.
MaineHealth is one of the primary intermediaries participating in the Initiative's research phase and now involved in dissemination of the Three Component Model of depression care.
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National Guidelines Clearing House
http://www.guideline.gov
A public resource for evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Sponsored by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (formerly the U.S. Agency for Health Care Policy and Research) in partnership with the American Medical Association and the American Association of Health Plans.
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National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov
Comprehensive resource for breaking news and research regarding depression and other mental health issues. Access to funding opportunities and clinical trials.
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Verdict Depression
http://verdict.uthscsa.edu/decal
Detecting and treating depression in the elderly
Web-based course on treating depression in the elderly. Detection, risk-factors, screening, strategies etc.
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