The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information. Please also check the additional links provided for physical health for a more comprehensive understanding of your over-all well-being. The following is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the content of the sites.
Associations & Institutes
- American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- American Counseling Association
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Psychological Association
- American Psychological Society
- Center for Mental Health Services
- Mental Health America
- MentalHealth.gov/
- National Institute of Mental Health
- National Mental Health Association
- National Eating Disorders Association
- National Sleep Foundation
- National Women’s Health Resource Center
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Suicide Awareness and Hotlines
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
- Suicide: Read This First
- Self-injury site
Depression
- Bipolar Disorder News – Pendulum.org
- Depression and How Therapy Can Help
- Depression Screening
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- National Center for PTSD
- Give an Hour— for veterans and their families
- National Center for PTSD Real Warriors (U.S. Department of Defense)— for veterans and their families
- The Gift From Within
- Sidran Institute
Addiction and Recovery
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Center for On-Line Addiction
- Web of Addictions
- https://americanaddictioncenters.org/guide-for-parents-i
- 20 Parenting Techniques that Can Help Discourage Addiction
- Emerging Trends in Drug Use
- Is Your Home an Accomplice for Your Rebellious Teen?
- Parent Talk Kit: Tips for Talking and What to Say to Prevent
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Signs of Addiction and Drug Use
- My Child Is Using Drugs or Drinking Alcohol — What Should I Do?
- Home After Rehab: The Guide to Finding the Right Place for Recovery
- 9 Steps to Take When Your Recovering Teen Comes Home from Treatment above links and more help available from Thepreventioncoalition.org
- https://www.drugrehabconnections.com/
- A 12 step Workbook – http://www.docstoc.com/docs/6076728/12-Steps-Workbook
- AA.org – Alcoholics anonymous
- ADD-SOI.com – treatment and assessment for learning disabilities in adults and children.
- Adultchildren.org – ACA – Adult Children of Alcoholics
- Alanon & Alateen – Alanon & Alateen 12-step program for those in relationship with alcoholics
- NA.org – Narcotics anonymous
- SA.org – Sexual addicts anonymous
- Slaafws.org – Sex and love addicts anonymous
Eating Disorders
- American Dietetic Association
- OA.org – Overeaters anonymous
Personality Disorders
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
- Childhelp USA®
- Questions and Answers about Memories of Childhood Abuse
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website
Developmental Disorders
Diagnosis
Medication
- DrugWatch.com provides up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications, including details about associated side effects.
- Drugalert.org is a comprehensive database with information and news alerts about potentially dangerous drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide.
- http://www.psychmedaware.org/links.html
All in One Resource Directories
- http://www.wested.org/kinships/resources.htm
- Renters Rights for People with Disabilities
- Managing Your Child’s Transition to Adulthood
- Guide to Remodeling a Home for Adults with Special Needs
Special Needs Website
- http://wondermoms.org
- Special Needs Checklist: How Disability-Friendly is Your City?
- The 9 Most Hazardous Chemicals for People With Special Needs
- Vocational Training for Adults with Special Needs
- Autism Help and more – http://www.thehelpgroup.org/ab…
- Career Resource Website – http://www.martynemko.com/
- Career Employment – http://www.careerbuilder.com/
- Codependents Anonymous– 12 step group about healthy relationships and boundaries.
- Cri-HELP Alcohol and SA treatment – http://www.cri-help.org/
Military Mental Health
- Military Family Life Help – http://www.military.com/spouse/fs/0,,fs_consultant_091905,00.html
- Military Help Informal – http://www.realwarriors.net/family/change/MFLC.php
- Veteran’s Benefits Help – www.chaplainsbowman.com
Miscellaneous
- Recommended Reading LA Therapists – http://latherapists.com/resources_books.html
- Mental Health information clearing house – http://www.healthyplace.com/
Volunteer Opportunities
- http://www.volunteermatch.org/
- Renters Rights for People with Disabilities
- Managing Your Child’s Transition to Adulthood
- Guide to Remodeling a Home for Adults with Special Needs
- Special Needs Checklist: How Disability-Friendly is Your City?
- The 9 Most Hazardous Chemicals for People With Special Needs
- https://www.alcohol.org/teens/responsible-alcohol-abuse/