Depression - A Community Resource

FROM: Stuart Mains

What NEED does this meet?
It seems that depression in general is on the increase; I for one have a dear friend who suffers from this affliction. I have tried my best at helping him, as it seems there really is no one else. A web based resource is needed to amalgamate the knowledge of depression as most of it is scattered over the web.

What is the APPROACH?
The approach is not a unusual one, a simple web based resource just a domain name, some web space and a database. The approach would be distinctive, as the resource would be targeted at depression and the forgotten element of people close to people with depression. It would be a amalgamation of all the current knowledge on depression and the resources the local area has available.

What are the BENEFITS to people?
The resource would have factions which range from current knowledge on depression, current treatments (advantages & disadvantages), books, relaxation techniques, resources in the local area, and so forth. It could also serve another purpose, as although people with depression are suffering it seems that the people close to them are ignored when they are suffering as well. Another purpose could be to educate the public on what is depression as again it seems that most people think depression is simply sadness and that is not accurate at all. The people close to people with depression could use the resouce so that strength could be drawn from the wealth of knowledge and that simple fact that other people are going through exactly the same thing.

What is the COMPETITION?
Most depression resources are freebased and nearly always focus on an actual persons depression and never mention the people close to people with depression. My idea must win out, as it is the only way that this affliction can be dealt with properly. The public must understand, the people who are close to people with depression must be helped in order to better help people with depression. Above all the people with depression must be helped.

What BUDGET & LOGISTICS are required?
Low cost but requires a lot of manpower in regards to compiling all knowledge on depression. Though once it is compiled it has to be updated. A simple website, domain & database are all that is needed. Tag on some web design and CGI scripts and it is ready to go.