Online Resources
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Mental Health America
Link: MentalHealthAmerica.net »
Description: Site for the oldest and largest nonprofit organization supporting all aspect of mental health. Excellent information for contacting the pharmaceutical companies who have vast amounts of information and other resources available.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Link: NAMI.org »
Description: From its inception in 1979, NAMI has been dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
National Institute of Mental Health
Link: NIMH.nih.gov »
Description: Huge source of academic and consumer related mental health information.
Mayo Clinic
Link: MayoClinic.org »
Description: Broad range of general medical and psychiatric topics
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Link: DBSAlliance.org »
Description: The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses. DBSA was founded in 1985.
American Psychiatric Association
Link: Psychiatry.org »
Description: An organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental illness, including substance use disorders.
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Link: AACAP.org »
Description: This site has a useful “Facts for Families”.
Scientific American
Link: ScientificAmerican.com »
Description: Scientific American's articles about psychiatric topics.
Psych Central
Link: PsychCentral.com »
Description: Dr. John Grohol’s home of down-to-earth, reliable and objective mental health symptoms and treatment information.
McMan’s Depression and Bipolar Web
Link: McManWeb.com »
Description: A compendium of information well organized on mood disorders and treatment.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Link: CHADD.org »
Description: CHADD is a broad source of information on ADD/ADHD.
Depression Central
Link: Psycom.net »
Description: This is Dr. Ivan K. Goldberg’s site, a compendium of information and references on all aspects of depression.