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
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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
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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
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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 outcomes…By 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
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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
• Rosa’s 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 Aren’t 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
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