Resources
For some people, therapy is enough of a resource to help them through their issues. However, you may want more than therapy, including information on your situation, as well as information and referrals for problems related to depression and anxiety, as well as physical health issues that can lead to challenges in regard to mental health. There are also a vast number of resources regarding issues related to psychology, counseling and psychotherapy, and mental wellness. I chose a few that you will hopefully find helpful.
Depression
Please note that sometimes people can be experiencing depression and anxiety yet aren't aware of it. That's because there can be atypical symptoms, such as anger or overeating. Also, depression can range from "blue" to severe, which can make it hard to understand the type and severity of depression you may be experiencing. For more information on depression, two good resources for learning about the types of depression and other mental health issues are "Depression Central by Dr. Ivan." Click on depression for Dr. Ivan and for a list of symptoms of depression," click on depression symptoms.There are place to go for support for depression and bi-polar illness. To locate a depression or bi-polar support group in your area, go to Bipolar Focus and click on bi-polar illness or for depression support, check out Health Central. Dysthymia is a mild, longer-term form of depression. You can read about dysthimia at the National Mental Health Association. Click on dysthima.
Anxiety
As with depression, some people experience an anxiety disorder such as generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or panic attacks (or a mild form of panic attacks which doesn't meet the criteria for a diagnosis but is highly disturbing nonetheless) and not realize it. For information on anxiety-related disorders and panic attacks, you can visit the National Mental Health Association's webpage on panic disorder. A couple of other sites that you can take a look at include the National Institute of Mental Health or the WebMD site on various anxiety disorders.Grief support groups
If you have lost a loved one, life can be especially hard. If you're having trouble coping, you can visit The Help Guide. Another option to consider is Grief Share: Grief Recovery Support Groups.Support and counseling for cancer
The emotions and fear following a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Visit the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Counseling Resources to learn more about the benefits of quality counseling for those suffering from malignant mesothelioma, and cancer in general.
Here is a list of other cancer survivor support groups