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Anxiety Disorders Association
(http://www.adaa.org/)
Anxiety Panic Internet Resource
(http://www.algy.com/anxiety/index.shtml)
Anxiety Disorders Education Program
(http://www.nimh.nih.gov/anxiety)
Madison Institute of Medicine's site with much information on anxiety. The site contains a bulletin board for people to share experiences, email mail list, list of providers, and support groups in the US.
Mental Health Net – Anxiety
(http://anxiety.mentalhelp.net)
The most comprehensive listing of available internet resources on anxiety. The site also contains information on internet newsgroups and bulletin boards for people to access for support and information.
Trust – Anxiety disorder information and help
(http://www.oocities.org/anxietyhelp/)
Designed to bring information, resources and support to people with anxiety disorders. Site includes chat, anxiety email pals, newsletter and message forum.
Mental Health Sanctuary – Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
(http://www.mhsanctuary.com/ptsd/)
Contains "ask the doctor" column, news articles, chat rooms, bulletin board, ICQ lists, personal stories, a clinician's forum, and links to other online resources.
Internet Mental Health – PTSD
(http://www.mentalhealth.com)
This site contains links to booklets, magazine articles and ongoing research in the treatment and diagnosis of PTSD.
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Child and Adolescents Bipolar Foundation
(http://www.bpkids.org)
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
(http://www.dbsalliance.org)
This site fosters self-help for patients and families to eliminate discrimination and stigma, to improve access to care,
and to advocate for research aimed at eliminating mental illness.
Internet Mental Health – Bipolar Disorder
(http://www.mentalhealth.com/)
Contains good diagnosis information, magazine articles, personal stories, and a large selection of online booklets regarding bipolar disorder.
Dr. Ivan’s Depression Center
(http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.bipolar.html)
Provides information on various types of depressive disorders and on the most effective treatments for individuals suffering from major depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders.
Bipolar Disorder – from the Mining Company
(http://bipolar.about.com/mbody.htm)
Contains articles and extensive Web links to articles, resources and information regarding all aspects of bipolar disorder. Site is updated frequently.
Bipolar II – A complete guide to Bipolar II
(http://www.psycheducation.org/bipolar)
Provides information about severe mood swings, and depression with anxiety/insomnia/irritability. Why you can have "bipolar" without "mania". Extensive links.
A Silver Lining
(http://www.a-silver-lining.org)
Bipolar peer-to-peer support site. Contains letters from Peer Counselors to newly diagnosed, personal stories, suicide prevention, links to other resources, chat rooms, mailing lists, message board, poetry, Web rings, etc.
Bipolar Brain
(http://www.bipolarbrain.com)
An inspirational, creative, educational, & supportive page regarding bipolar affective disorder. Juliet, who suffers from bipolar disorder, maintains the site. Creative writing expressing how it feels to live with a mental illness are included.
Bipolar Kids Homepage
(http://www.oocities.org/EnchantedForest/1068/)
This page will give families support and lots of great information. You can join the BP PARENT online support group on this page.
The Bipolar Child
(http://www.bipolarchild.com)
Website of Dimitri and Janice Papolos, authors of a book by the same name. Has collection of research papers on the subject, and good links. Also publish a very good newsletter available on site or by email. Parents can participate in their research by downloading questionaires.
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
(http://www.aacap.org/)
Child and Adolescents Bipolar Foundation
(http://www.bpkids.org/)
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
(http://www.nichcy.org/)
Bipolar Kids Homepage
(http://www.oocities.org/EnchantedForest/1068/)
This page will give families support and lots of great information. You can join the BP PARENT online support group on this page.
The Bipolar Child
(http://www.bipolarchild.com)
Website of Dimitri and Janice Papolos, authors of a book by the same name. Has collection of research papers on the subject, and good links. Also publish a very good newsletter available on site or by email. Parents can participate in their research by downloading questionaires.
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National Foundation for Depressive Illness, Inc.
(http://www.depression.org/)
National Alliance on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD)
Depression & Related Affective Disorders Association
(http://www.drada.org)
The DRADA web site provides useful information about depression and bipolar illness, DRADA programs and services, and research opportunities. NAMI members and others may find this information helpful in their internet search.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
(http://www.dbsalliance.org)
Contains a comprehensive listing of affiliated support groups throughout the country, as well as a good general introduction to the disorder and links to many other sites on the internet.
Dr. Ivan’s Depression Center
(http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.html#contents)
A good site with a lot of information on depression and other mood disorders. Provides information about many of the newsgroups on the internet dealing with depressive disorders.
Internet Mental Health – Depression
(http://mentalhealth.com/)
Contains good diagnosis information, magazine articles, personal stories of consumers with major depression, and a large selection of online booklets on the subject.
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US EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)
(http://www.eeoc.gov)
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Dual Diagnosis Web Site
(http://users.erols.com/ksciacca)
The Dual Diagnosis Web site for co-occurring mental illness and substance disorders includes: articles/chapters, events, program materials, a national treatment program directory, and more.
Illinois MISA Institute
(http://illinoismisainstitute.org/)
The Institute develops and conducts basic, intermediate and advanced mental illness and substance abuse (MISA) training for Illinois public mental health and alcohol/substance abuse systems staff.
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Help for SSI recipients to understand and use the work incentive entitled the Plan for Achieving Self-Support
(http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/ped/pass/)
SSI Benefits: Eligibility and Benefits
(http://www.ssa.gov/notices/supplemental-security-income/)
General Medicaid Information for Consumers and Researchers
(http://cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/default.asp)
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Discharge Planning-Urban Justice Center
(http://www.urbanjustice.org/)
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Stigma
(http://www.cinemaniastigma.com/pages/1/index.htm)
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Pharmaceutical companies with programs to help people who can’t afford to buy drugs they need
(http://www.needymeds.com/MainPage.html)
Psy-Med Understanding Your Mental Health Insurance
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NAMI – National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
(http://www.nami.org)
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
(http://bazelon.org/)
Directory of Mental Health Professionals
(http://www.athealth.com/Consumer/directory/directory.html)
National Library of Medicine
(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi)
Neuropsychology Central
(http://www.neuropsychologycentral.com/)
Social Security e-news/news updates on specific topics such as Disability Law and Regulations, SSI and Medicare
(http://www.ssa.gov/enews/)
The Treatment Advocacy Center
(http://www.psychlaws.org/)
The Center for Reintegration
(http://www.reintegration.com)
Information about recovery from schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder, getting back to work and reclaiming one's life, how family can help, etc. Sponsored by drug company Eli Lilly; highlights Lilly's Reintegration Scholarship.
Medscape - Psychiatry
(http://www.medscape.com/psychiatryhome)
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NIMH – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
(http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/ocd.cfm)
The NIMH's official guide to OCD, including information and a test for the disorder.
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
(http://www.ocfoundation.org/)
Information on resources, research and recovery from OCD; includes listing of support groups.
Internet Mental Health – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
(http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-an05.html)
Site with information on diagnosis, treatment and research of obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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National Educational Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder
(http://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.com)
For family and consumers with borderline personality disorder.
Mental Health Sanctuary – Borderline Personality Disorder Sanctuary
(http://www.mhsanctuary.com/borderline/)
Ask Paul Markivitz, MD,PhD, Ask the Therapist, newsletter, articles, clinician's forum, chats & bulletin board both for BPDs & families, personal stories, ICQ lists, suicide intervention, resources, links, books and more.
BPD Central
(http://www.bpdcentral.com/)
Loving a borderline can be tough. You need support and information. But it's difficult for others to unnderstand the anger, self-blame, and grief you may feel. This site provides support and offers hope that people with BPD can get better.
The Behavioral Technology Transfer Group
(http://www.behavioraltech.com)
Site provides good information about dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which is specifically designed at treating people suffering from borderline personality disorder.
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National Alliance on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD)
(http://www.narsad.org)
Medscape’s Schizophrenia Wellness Center
(http://www.medscape.com/mp/rc/schizophrenia)
A one-stop resource for the latest news, journal articles, summaries from major medical conferences, programs for CME credit, links to valuable patient resources and much more.
Mental Health InfoSource – Schizophrenia
(http://www.mhsource.com/schizophrenia/)
Contains an excellent "ask the expert" column where consumers and others ask questions about the treatment of the disorder and experts in the field answer them on-line. The site also contains information dealing with treatment options available.
Internet Mental Health – Schizophrenia
(http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-ps01.html)
Many on-line pamphlets and links to other sites; by Phillip W. Long, M.D.
Schizphrenia.com
(http://www.schizophrenia.com)
The site specializes in on-line discussion groups for consumers and family members. There is also information on how to subscribe to the "Living With Schizophrenia" newsletter.
The Experience of Schizophrenia
(http://www.chovil.com)
Web site containing the personal story of one person recovering from schizophrenia. The site also contains information dealing with treatment options available and research into the disorder.
Schizophrenia Society of Canada
(http://www.schizophrenia.ca)
Has a wonderful guide for families. Their resources and information are in some ways more complete than any in the U.S.
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
(http://www.afsp.org)
Provides facts and figures about suicide, depression, the neurobiology of suicide, suicide and youths, research, and information and support for survivors.
American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
(http://www.suicidology.org/)
Contains crisis intervention information including phone numbers and links. Provides information about suicide, depression, suicide and teens, a guide for survivors, support groups and links to other resources.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – Suicide
(http://www.dbsalliance.org/info/suicide.html)
Contains information about suicide prevention and depressive disorders. Provides list of warning signs to look for and check lists for prevention strategies and life planning.
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program for Teens
(http://yellowribbon.org/)
Provides information about youths and suicide, depression, and links to crisis intervention centers. Contains support information for parents and teens. Includes links to online teenage advice centers.
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