Links
In alphabetical order by organization
name.
Academy
of Cognitive Therapy. Has referrals to certified cognitive
therapists by region.
Adolescent
Mood Disorders, Aspen Educational Group. Concerned about
your son or daughter? Learn how depression and other mood
disorders express themselves among adolescents and where
to find treatment.
ADS Center. U.S.
Government’s resource center to address discrimination
and stigma.
The
Alliance for Aging Research is a non-profit dedicated
to supporting and accelerating the pace of medical discoveries
to vastly improve the universal human experience of aging
and health.
American Academy of Child
and Adolescent Psychiatry
Assisting parents and families in understanding developmental,
behavioral, emotional and mental disorders affecting children
and adolescents.
American Association
of Geriatric Psychiatry
Dedicated to promoting the mental health and well-being
of older people and improving the care of those with late-life
mental disorders.
The
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has support
groups and educational events for families who have lost
loved ones to suicide.
The American
Medical Association, 'Doctor Finder' provides psychiatrist
referrals by city.
The
American Psychological Association lists state associations,
some of which provide local referrals to psychologists.
Or call 1-800-964-2000 (U.S).
The American
Psychiatric Association provides 'Let's Talk' brochures
under its public information section.
BPDWorld Aiming to increase awareness, this site has been set up
for sufferers of borderline personality disorder as well as
for anyone with mental health problems.
CareGivers.com
provides information on how to care for elderly family members
with various conditions.
The Center for
Postpartum Health. Specializes in women's mental health
concerns and life cycles changes around pregnancy and birth
and the onset of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Child &
Adolescent Bipolar Foundation. Extensive resources and
online support for parents of children diagnosed with, or
at risk for, early onset bipolar disorder.
Children's Emotional Healthlink
Helping pediatricians and parents work together to improve
the emotional health of their children and families.
Depression Calculator
Developed by the National Partnership for Workplace Mental Health, this online calculator enables employers to estimate the costs and productivity
savings they could reap if employees suffering from depression receive effective treatment.
DepressionFallout.com
is one of the oldest internet resource for the spouses,
lovers, parents, children, and friends of those who suffer
from depression and bipolar disorder and it continues to
be a leading source of information and support.
Depression
Experience Journal, run by Children’s Hospital
of Boston, contains narratives from children with depression
who have been treated at Children’s, and their parents
and clinicians.
Erase the Stigma/WPSU
FM. Combats prejudice and misinformation about mental
illness by offering personal stories, basic information
on various mental health issues, and links to appropriate
resources.
Family Caregivers Online
An easy to use online education and information resource
for anyone helping older adults, sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging.
Family
Diversity Projects offers a 'Nothing to Hide' traveling
photo-text exhibit on mental illness.
Federation
of Families for Children's Mental Health. A parent-run
organization focused on the needs of children and youth
with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders.
The
Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN) has a services locator
for mental health clinics and a toll-free telephone number
(800-789-2647)
McMan's
Depression and Bipolar Web. Articles, plus news, books,
forums, discussions, and McMan's Depression and Bipolar
Weekly newsletter.
Mental
Health Net provides books, mental health news, and community
chats on various mental health topics.
The National
Alliance of the Mentally Ill distributes brochures on
many mental illnesses, has a free 12-week family to family
education program.
The National Association
of Commissions for Women is a non-profit membership
organization made up of over 250 Commission for Women across
the United States and its territories, established by government.
Our mission is to identify issues affecting the status of
women, monitor legislation affecting women and their families,
and to serve as the national voice for state, county and
local commissions for women.
National Association
of School Psychologists. Promotes educationally and
psychologically healthy environments for all children and
youth.
The National Council on
the Aging is a national network of organizations and
individuals dedicated to improving the health and independence
of older persons; increasing their continuing contributions
to communities, society and future generations; and building
caring communities.
The National
Depressive and Manic Depressive Association has a directory
of support groups, brochures, and other educational resources.
The National
Institute of Mental Health (NIH) is the government authority
on mental health, distributing brochures and statistics
on depression and bipolar disorder.
NIH
and Univ. of Pennsylvania. Undergoing a nationwide study
on the genetics of recurrent early-onset depression. Looking
for families to be interviewed who receive $75 for participation.
The National
Mental Health Association conducts advocacy, education,
research and service.
National
Women's Health Resource Center. This site includes content,
frequently asked questions and consumer tips on fitness,
nutrition and disease prevention, as well as healthcare
issues ranging from teen health to pregnancy to post-menopausal
concerns.
Postpartum Education for
Parents is an all-volunteer organization in Santa Barbara,
CA, which provides support to new parents, including New
Parent groups and a Postpartum Distress Support Group.
The
Online PPD Support Group. Offers information, support
and assistance to those dealing with postpartum mood disorders,
their families, friends, physicians and counselors.
Parents Connect.
An ongoing gathering and information exchange for parents
and caregivers of individuals with special needs.
Parents for Residential
Reform (PFRR) provides training to parents about living
options, wrap around services, restraint, medication, the
IEP, MCAS, transition, their children's rights, and much
more.
The Postpartum
Resource Center of Texas (PRCT) provides information
and support to Texas women who are coping with postpartum
depression (PPD), adjusting to new motherhood, or battling
the baby blues.
Postpartum
Support International. A social support network, information
center and research guide for postpartum mood disorders
and depression .
Posttraumatic Stress
Disorder Alliance
A group of professional and advocacy organizations, providing
educational resources to individuals diagnosed with PTSD
and their loved ones; those at risk for developing PTSD;
and medical, healthcare and other frontline professionals.
Reintegration.com.
Sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company, this web site provides
tools and resources for people suffering with a chronic
mental illness.
Screening for
Mental Health provides site locators to be screened
for depression with various clinics and schools in October
every year.
Teenplacementservice.com.
We help parents of troubled youth find placement out of
the home for their children.
TeenScreen Program
The Columbia University TeenScreen Program is an adolescent
mental health and suicide-screening initiative active in 40 states.
The TMJ Association is
a national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing
understanding and treatment of diseases and disorders of
the temporamandibular (jaw) joint and jaw muscles commonly
referred to as TMJ.
Ulifeline.org.
The Jed Foundation's web-based mental health resource providing
college students with information, screening, answers to
questions and direct access to their respective college's
mental health center.
Washington
University in St. Louis. is conducting a genetic family
study of major depression that will hopefully lead to new
treatments. Looking for families to complete a diagnostic
interview by phone. Monetary compensation will be provided.
Call (314) 286-1345 or visit web site.
World Federation for Mental
Health. The only worldwide, multidisciplinary, grassroots
advocacy and public education organization concerned with
all aspects of mental health.
