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APA Help Center
 
The American Psychological Association (APA) offers information on "How To Find Help with Life's Problems," including when to seek help and where to find it, workplace psychology, stress, depression, family problems, and the connection between mind and body. Searchable.
http://www.APAHelpCenter.org
Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Jobs & Work, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, Science, Social Science, The Human Body
Last updated Dec 8, 2005
HealthyMinds.org
This site from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) contains a FAQ on psychiatry and expert opinions on various mental health issues; fact sheets (topics include terrorist alert anxiety, postpartum depression, effects of media violence, coping with natural disasters); brochures on anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, phobias, and other topics; resources for locating a psychiatrist; and more.
http://HealthyMinds.org
Topics: Crime, Death & Dying, Health, Mental Conditions, The Human Body
Last updated Mar 18, 2006
The Human Nature Review
This online publication features articles, links, and book reviews from a variety of disciplines and viewpoints with the goal of bringing "into communication the variety of approaches to the understanding of human nature which have a regrettable tendency to be less in touch with one another than they might." There is also an Online Dictionary of Mental Health that is actually a searchable subject directory of Web resources.
http://www.human-nature.com
Topics: Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Mental Conditions, Science, Social Science, The Human Body
Last updated May 23, 2005
Internet Mental Health
"Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist." The site organizes hundreds of entries on mental disorders, antidepressants and other medications, and other topics, and includes a glossary. Information on disorders includes descriptions, treatments, research, magazine articles, and links to related sites.
http://www.mentalhealth.com
Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, The Human Body
Last updated May 23, 2005
Mental Health America (MHA)
MHA (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is a nonprofit "dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives." Its site provides facts sheets on mental health topics by audience (such as older adults), issue (such as eating disorders and depression), and disorders and treatment (such as bipolar disorder and phobias). Also includes material about policy issues and advocacy efforts, paying for medications, and links to news. Some material also in Spanish.
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net
Topics: Mental Conditions
Last updated Oct 17, 2007
Mental Health and Psychology Resources Online
Annotated and rated directory of thousands of psychology and mental health resources on the Internet. Part of the Psych Central pages maintained by Dr. John Grohol, a psychologist and computer consultant.
http://psychcentral.com/resources/
Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Mental Conditions, Science, Social Science, The Human Body
Last updated Oct 23, 2007
Mental Health Foundation: Information
"Our information on mental health covers: how to get help, general information about mental health, specific problems, issues and treatment options, news articles, organisations and events. We also run bulletin boards and forums for discussion about mental health issues and publish personal stories." The site is owned by the Mental Health Foundation, a charity organization in the United Kingdom.
http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/information/
Topics: Disabilities, Education, Health, Mental Conditions, The Human Body
Last updated Dec 11, 2007
Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
This 1999 Surgeon General's report "found that, even though a great deal was already known about how to treat mental illness, much remained to be learned. ... The groundbreaking report also found that, although a range of effective treatments existed ... nearly half of all Americans with severe mental illnesses failed to seek treatment." Includes supplements on children and on race, ethnicity, and culture. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/cmhs/surgeongeneral/
Topics: Mental Conditions
Last updated May 27, 2008
Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW)
MIAW "is an annual national public education campaign [in late September through early October] designed to help open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness." Its site features quick facts, articles, and links to related sites about mental health in Canada; and material about the observation of the week, such as profiles of Canadians with mental illnesses. In English and French. From the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH).
http://www.miaw-ssmm.ca/
Topics: Mental Conditions
Last updated Oct 4, 2007
MentalHelp.Net
Comprehensive guide to mental health online. Covers information on disorders; such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, chronic fatigue syndrome, substance abuse, and other addictions; professional resources in psychology; psychiatry and social work; journals; and self-help magazines. Content is "designed and maintained by Clinical Psychologists."
http://www.mentalhelp.net/
Topics: Drugs, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, The Human Body
Last updated Nov 24, 2007
National Alliance on Mental Illness
This organization has created a helpful and timely resource for professionals, patients, and interested bystanders as well. The fact sheets provide concise summaries of disorders while the sections for education and research include the latest word on disorders, medication, and research. "Advocacy" provides information on legal rights.
http://www.nami.org/
Topics: Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, The Human Body
Last updated Nov 30, 2005
NIMH: National Institute of Mental Health
This site is about mental health: depression, anxiety and panic disorders, Alzheimer's disease, learning disabilities, autism, schizophrenia, and other illnesses. It contains information for researchers, practitioners, and the general public. Information includes news, events, grants, contracts, committees, research, clinical trials, funding opportunities, and links to other NIMH programs. Searchable. Some information in "For the Public" is available in Spanish. From the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
Topics: Drugs, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Mental Conditions, Senior Health, The Human Body
Last updated May 23, 2005
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