Though this may not be right for everyone it's a start for those who have no where else to turn.
This was through the Massachusetts General Hospital, psychiatry dept. Though you need a login to access Mass Generals site. I linked the article and I think it's accessible.
“Whether it’s mild, moderate, or severe depression, there’s always room for this type of tool - perhaps as a sole treatment in a mild depression, or as an adjunctive tool in more moderate or severe depression,” Dr. Ranger said in an interview.
Supported self-management draws on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and is based on the premise that patients can actively participate in their own depression treatment by using techniques to change attitude and behavior. The approach is guided by a workbook or an online interactive program that teaches skills for combating the negative thought patterns that contribute to depression.
Self-management is overseen by a coach or supporter who is often a health care provider, but also can be a family member or friend, explained Dan Bilsker, Ph.D., a psychologist at the university who developed the workbook that Dr. Ranger uses for her patients.
Self-management of depression - also known as guided self-management - is becoming a standard component of the mental health care system in the United Kingdom and Australia, according to Dr. Bilsker. “It’s a no-brainer. It’s as low cost as any intervention gets; it’s low risk, user friendly, and evidence based.”
http://inews.idsk.com/viewer/story.php?CLIENT=INFOMAILER&NEWSID=imn010420080300158439the following the booklet is free.
http://www.carmha.ca/publications/resources/asw/SCDPAntidepressantSkills.pdf
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