Mental Health

Symptomatology and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.

Sub-headings:

Anxiety Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Developmental

Dual Diagnosis

Eating Disorders

Panic Disorder

Personality Disorders

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Schizophrenia

Suicide/Self Injury

Treatment

Resources in this category:

About.com: Mental Health Resources
http://mentalhealth.about.com/

An Internet guide to mental health, with feature articles, Website links, and discussion forums. Topics covered include anxiety & panic, depression, chemical dependency, schizophrenia, stress management, and more.

ADD Resources
http://www.addresources.org/

Aims to "help people with ADHD achieve their full potential" by providing information on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and linking to services and resources. Includes articles on ADHD, a directory of service providers, and a monthly e-newsletter.

Alternative Mental Health Online
http://www.alternativementalhealth.com/

"Includes listings of alternative mental health practitioners from the fields of psychiatry, medicine, chiropractic, and others."

American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse
http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/

"The Self-Help Sourcebook Online is a searchable database that includes information on approximately 800+ national and demonstrational model self-help support groups, ideas for starting groups, local self-help group clearinghouses, and opportunities to link with others to develop needed new national or international groups." This site provides online resources for topics ranging from Addiction to Suicide.

APA HelpCenter
http://apahelpcenter.org/

Advice on seeking therapy from the American Psychological Association. Also available are articles on psychology at work, the mind/body connection, family and relationships, how therapy helps, and psychology in daily life.

Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
http://www.bazelon.org/

This organization provides "Legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental disability." This comprehensive site provides updates on legislative issues, information about fair housing, the Americans with Disabilities Act, mental health care, aging and children's issues, and links to related sites.

Beyond Indigo
http://www.beyondindigo.com/

Beyond Indigo is an online community that provides support to people who are grieving. It has chat rooms, grief tools and support, information about funerals and financial help.

CMHS Knowledge Exchange Network
http://www.mentalhealth.org/

US Governemnt-sponsored Website with information and resources on prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services for mental illness. Includes news, forums, and a services locator.

Gift from Within
http://www.giftfromwithin.org/

Gift From Within: An International Organization for Survivors of Trauma and Victimization provides information and support for people dealing with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Resources include links to articles on topics including addiction, automobile crashes, grief, sexual assault, and resiliency. This site also includes links to support networks for those with PTSD.

Glossary On-Line: Psychiatry
http://www.priory.com/gloss.htm

A glossary of terms used in psychiatry. Some defintions contain links to other resources developed by Psychiatry On-line.

Internet Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth.com/

"Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist, Dr. Phillip Long." This site offers information on mental health disorders, psychoactive medications, diagnosis, and research.

Internet Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth.com/

An online encyclopedia of mental health. Includes a wide variety of information about medications, diagnoses and disorders, as well as other Internet Links. You can browse the site and find a lot of information. When looking at disorders, the information included is: American description, European description, Treatment information, Research on diagnosis, treatment, and cause, Information booklets and Magazine articles

Mental Health Net
http://www.mentalhelp.net/

This searchable site is presented in an easy-to-understand format. It describes "disorders such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, chronic fatigue syndrome and substance abuse" as well as various treatment options. There is a reading room, including on-line discussion and support groups, and sections of resources for mental health professionals and administrators.

National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

Government news and events relating to mental health, plus a Public Information section with "Information on specific mental disorders, diagnosis and treatment, 'Mental Illness in America', Consensus Conference proceedings, NIMH long range plans & research reports, publications order forms, quicktime videos, information on the DEPRESSION Awareness, Recognition, & Treatment (D/ART) and the Panic Disorder Education Programs, and other resources."

National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness
http://www.nrchmi.samhsa.gov/

"The National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness provides technical assistance, identifies and synthesizes knowledge, and disseminates information. The National Resource Center links policy makers, service providers, researchers, consumers and other interested parties to findings from Federal demonstration and Knowledge Development and Application (KDA) projects and research on homelessness and mental illness." The site provides "technical assistance on many different topics related to homelessness and mental illness, including prevention, outreach, treatment, supportive services and housing options"; referral list, bibliography, information about events, and links to related resources.

Psych Central: Dr. John Grohol's Mental Health Page
http://psychcentral.com/

This site presents various links and information on various aspects of mental health. Coverage includes links to psychology related websites; on-line listservs and newsgroups for mental health, psychology and support topics; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on mental health topics; a Suicide Helpline and some automated online quizes to help self-diagnosis of certain common mental health problems.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Statistics
http://www.drugabusestatistics.samhsa.gov/

Resource where a user can search for substance abuse and mental health statistics by topic, trends, or services that are available. National and state-level data is available.

The Suicide Paradigm
http://members.tripod.com/~LifeGard/index.html

This site was done by the father of a suicide victim: he shares his thoughts about suicide, victims and survivors. There are well developed sections on the ethics of suicide and resources for bereaved men as well as many links to related sites for anyone interested personally or professionally in the subject of suicide.

There's Hope
http://www.nostigma.org/

"We are dedicated to battling the stigma, shame, and myths that prevent so many from getting the help they need." This site includes information on mental illness, personal stories, and ways to become involved in fighting the stigma of mental illness.