While there are some very reliable, high-quality and informative sites on the Internet that provide basic information about major depressive disorder, there is, on the other hand, a relative lack of consumer-oriented information on the Internet about major depressive disorder that is written by psychiatrists who routinely evaluate and treat this condition.

This website was created with several goals in mind:

1. To help individuals who are interested in learning about major depressive disorder learn about this very common, debilitating condition from a psychiatrist's point of view
2. To help individuals have a better understanding of their own depression
3. To help individuals understand how a psychiatrist evaluates, thinks about, and treats major depressive disorder
4. To help individuals learn about our current understanding of the neurobiology of major depressive disorder
5. To help individuals learn about treatment options for major depressive disorder, including the risks and benefits of commonly prescribed anti-depressant medications
6. To help individuals who are in need of psychiatric help for their depression envision how a psychiatrist might be of help to them

-Girish Subramanyan, M.D.
San Francisco, CA

Disclaimer
The information on this site is intended to serve as an educational resource pertaining to the evaluation and treatment of depression. It is not intended to replace the role of a personal physician in making an accurate diagnosis and providing treatment. Hence, this site does not directly provide medical advice or services to anyone. If you believe you have depression - or another medical condition - please consult your personal physician for medical evaluation, advice and treatment.