In October, MerckManuals.com, an Online Medical Reference, Focuses on Depression

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MerckManuals.com, an online medical reference, will kick off October by highlighting expert information on depression and how to recognize the disorder.

The themed content, which will be featured on merckmanuals.com/home, will include:

•a comprehensive essay on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of depression

•an illustrative pencil video that provides an overview of the disorder

•a challenging series of quiz questions on the topic of depression

•a detailed infographic about “Life with Depression”

The compilation of related items on the landing page is timed to acknowledge National Mental Illness Awareness Week (Sunday, October 6 through Saturday, October 12). All of the materials showcased during the awareness campaign, which starts on Tuesday, October 1, will be permanently stored on the website. The essay on depression can be accessed directly at any time at merckmanuals.com/depression.