Researchers are proposing a study to evaluate a depression self-care programme for patients age 40 and over who have at least mild depressive symptoms as well as a chronic physical illness and who are treated primarily by a family physician. All study participants (250 patients selected from different family medicine clinics in Montreal) will receive a package of depression self-care materials which include the Antidepressant Skills Workbook, developed in Canada, available in French and English, and used in several provinces in depression self-management programs; a video on depression; a mood monitoring tool; an information booklet to give to family members; and information on additional resources (books, internet materials, and local community groups). The participants will be assigned to one of two groups randomly (like a coin toss): one group will receive the materials only, the other group will receive the materials as well as regular telephone support for up to 6 months by a trained coach who will answer any questions the participant may have on the materials they are working with.