Support Partners is a program for people with depression and the people who care for them. The program offers a step-by-step guide to help people with depression and their loved ones work together to get better.

Each person experiences depression differently and needs support in different ways. Support Partners helps people understand the illness and the importance of building support networks and seeking help from a health care professional.

The program offers a series of guidebooks, which provide detailed information on a variety of topics, including:

• Recognizing the signs and symptoms of depression.
• Finding and working with a health care professional.
• Starting a conversation about depression and getting support.
• Tracking progress and noting important information.
• Understanding how depression affects women and how their support networks may change throughout their lives.
• Incorporating a dog into a support network for companionship and a positive effect on overall health.

For more information and materials in both English and Spanish, visit www.SupportPartnersProgram.com.