DIABETES AND

DEPRESSION
Why Treating Depression and
Maintaining Positive Mental Health
Matters When You Have Diabetes
Diabetes and Depression
An educational booklet on the importance of
managing your mental health to live better
with Diabetes

An International Awareness Packet from the
World Federation for Mental Health
Table of Contents
Introductions and Acknowledgements
The Dialogue on Diabetes and Depression
Complete Care for Diabetes and
Depression An Overview
Diabetes and Depression An Overview of
International Efforts
The Epidemiology of Diabetes and
Depression
The Role of Self-Care in Managing your
Depression and Diabetes
Table of Contents
The Role of Family Members in Helping to
Manage Your Diabetes and Depression
Summary: What We Know About Diabetes and
Depression
References
International Resources for Diabetes and
Depression Information
The Dialogue on Diabetes and
Depression
Participating Organizations
Action for Mental Health
American Diabetes Association
American Association of Clinical
Endocrinologists
European Association for the
Study of Diabetes/Psychosocial
Aspects of Diabetes
GAMIAN-Europe
International Council of Nurses
International Society for Affective
Disorders
International Society of Behavioral
Medicine
World Federation for Mental
Health
World Organization of Family
Doctors
World Psychiatric Association
Collaborating Institutions
Lilly Research Laboratories
Lundbeck Institute
NovoNordisk
Pfizer
Takeda
Trimbos Instituut

INTRODUCTION &
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
A growing body of scientific evidence has
shown that untreated depression in
combination with diabetes causes significant
adverse outcomesBy getting early treatment
for depression, people with diabetes can often
avoid other serious complications
WFMH acknowledges the support of LILLY USA,
LLC and the Dialogue on Diabetes and
Depression in developing this awareness packet
COMPLETE CARE FOR DIABETES &
DEPRESSION AN OVERVIEW
Diabetes and Depression are commonly
linked, regardless or culture or country
Treating your Diabetes and Depression
Diabetes and Depression: Differences in
Countries and Cultures

DIABETES & DEPRESSION: AN OVERVIEW
OF INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS
The Scope of the Problem: A Global Disease
The Complex Relationship Between Diabetes and
Depression
Adverse Outcomes Linked to Untreated
Depression in Diabetes
Summary
Some International Programs on Diabetes and
Depression
THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF DIABETES &
DEPRESSION
Diabetes & Depression Who is Likely to
get this Dual Diagnosis?
Why does it Matter Who Gets Diabetes
and Depression?

THE DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT OF
DIABETES AND DEPRESSION
A Diagnosis of Depression
Signs of Depression
How can I get a Diagnosis?
The Importance of Treating your Depression
Treatment of Depression in Diabetes
Medications for Depression
Psychotherapy for Depression
Internet or Telephone-based Psychotherapy Programs
Traditional or Alternative Healing Methods
Herbal Remedies
Brain Stimulation Therapies
The Future: Targeted Research
THE ROLE OF SELF-CARE IN MANAGING
YOUR DIABETES & DEPRESSION
Actively Managing your Diabetes &
Depression: Make a Plan
Rosas Story
THE ROLE OF FAMILY MEMBERS IN HELPING
TO MANAGE YOUR DIABETES &
DEPRESSION
Information and Knowledge
Support and Caring
Family and Friends: Leading your
Treatment Team
When Family and Friends Arent Helping

SUMMARY: WHAT WE
KNOW ABOUT DIABETES
AND DEPRESSION
APPENDICES

REFERENCES

INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES FOR
DIABETES AND DEPRESSION
INFORMATION
DEPRESSION: WHAT YOU KNOW CAN HELP
YOU
An International Awareness Packet from the
World Federation for Mental Health
World Federation for Mental Health (2010)

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