Disorder-Related
Sites
Mental
Health Sanctuary http://www.mhsanctuary.com/index.html
Mental Health Sanctuary has information, education, books, and
resources on a number of mental illnesses including Borderline
Personality Personlaity Disorder. Also features an Ask the
Therapist section, articles on various mental health topics written
by consumers and others, and links to online communities.
McMan's
Depression and Bipolar Web http://www.mcmanweb.com/
McMan's Depression and Bipolar Web represents the web's most comprehensive
site devoted to depression and bipolar disorder (also known as
manic depression), with more than 250 articles, more than 150
links, and news - from diagnosis and treatment to personalstories
and essays. An equally outstanding resource, which one can subscribe
to from the website, is the free McMan's Depression and Bipolar
Weekly email newsletter.
NMHA's
Depression Screening Website http://depression-screening.org
The website aims to educate people about depression, offer a simple
and confidential way to get screened for the illness, and guide
people toward appropriate professional help when necessary. In
addition to offering a screening test, the website provides a
broad range of information, including: the symptoms and treatments
of depression; its effect on specific populations, such as women
and older adults; where to find help; mental health advocacy;
video clips of personal stories about recovery; and links to other
helpful websites and groups.
Family
Village http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx
Information, resources, and communication opportunities on the
Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for
their families, and for those that provide them services and support
can be found here. Find out about specific diagnoses, communication
connections, adaptive products and technology, recreational activities,
education, worship, health issues, disability-related media and
literature, and more.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) http://www.dbsalliance.org
Formerly known as the National Depressive and Manic-Depressive
Association (NDMDA), this site offers information and links on
depression and bipolar disorder.
Dr.
Ivan's Depression Central http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.html
A clearinghouse for information on all types of depressive disorders
and on the most effective treatments for individuals suffering
from Major Depression, Manic-Depression (Bipolar disorder), Cyclothymia,
Dysthymia and other mood disorders.
National
Foundation for Depressive Illness http://www.depression.org
A useful site focusing on the biological aspect of depression.
Depression
and Related Affective Disorders Association http://www.drada.org/
DRADA has as its mission to alleviate the suffering arising from
depression and manic depression by assisting self-help groups,
providing education and information, and lending support to research
programs. DRADA works in cooperation with the Department of Psychiatry
at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Mood
Disorders Support Group of New York City (MDSG) http://www.mdsg.org/
MDSG is a non-profit, self-help organization serving both individuals
with depression and bipolar disorder (manic-depression), as well
as their families and friends. MDSG "helps people to accept
and manage their illness and improve the quality of their life."
MDSG is an independent affiliate of the Depressive and Bipolar
Support Alliance (DBSA) (formerly the National Depressive and
Manic Depressive Association (NDMDA)).
Schizophrenia
On-line News Articles http://www2.addr.com/~y/mn/index.html
A searchable database of news articles covering many aspects of
schizophrenia.
National
Alliance for the Research of Schizophrenia and Depression
http://www.narsad.org/
Primarily research-oriented, but they do provide information on
NARSAD artworks (art by consumers).
The
International Society for the Study of Dissociation http://www.isst-d.org/
The International Society for the Study of Dissociation is an
international, non-profit, professional association organized
to develop and promote comprehensive, clinically effective and
empirically based resources and responses to dissociation and
to address its relevance to other theoretical constructs. Their
site also has a Find a Therapist feature.
NEEDID:
Network to Explore and Express Dissociative Identity Disorder
(DID) http://www.needid.bizland.com/
A consumer-run survivors’ support network for individuals
with Dissociative Identity Disorder and other trauma related dissociative
disorders. Also has pages for concerned others, and fun pages
for "DID kidz, the very special inner children and parts
of us".
National
Eating Disorders Association http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
The National Eating Disorder Association website offers information
about NEDA and about eating disorders. NEDA offers programs and
curriculum materials to pevent eating disorders, and operates
referral and information services to help people with an eating
disorder.
National
Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
http://www.altrue.net/site/anadweb/
ANAD provides hotline counseling, a national network of free support
groups, referrals to health care professionals, and education
and prevention programs to promote self-acceptance and healthy
lifestyles. All services are free of charge. ANAD also lobbies
for state and national health insurance parity, undertakes and
encourages research, fights dangerous advertising, and organizes
advocacy campaigns to protect potential victims of eating disorders.
Something
Fishy http://www.something-fishy.org/
A large site covering eating disorders, run by a survivor of anorexia
and depression and her husband. Something Fishy emphasizes always
that Eating Disorders are NOT about food and weight; they are
just the symptoms of something deeper going on, inside. Something
Fishy is determined to remind each and every sufferer that they
are not alone, and that complete recovery is possible.
Obsessive-Compulsive
Foundation http://www.ocfoundation.org/
For information and resources on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
National
Attention Deficit Disorder Association http://www.add.org/
Straightforward information and links on ADD.
CH.A.D.D.(Children
and Adults With Attention Deficit Disorders) http://www.chadd.org
This comprehensive site provides articles, legislative updates
and links to related websites. Includes articles such as "Attention
Deficit Disorder in the Classroom."
Borderline
Disorder Central http://www.bpdcentral.com/
"A collection of resources for people who care about someone
with borderline personality disorder". This site is primarily
geared towards information and support for family and significant
others of people with borderline personality disorder.
American
Self-Harm Information Clearinghouse (ASHIC) http://www.selfinjury.org/
ASHIC - the American Self-Harm Information Clearinghouse - strives
to increase public awareness of the phenomenon of self-inflicted
violence and the unique challenges faced by self-injurers and
the people who care about them. ASHICe strives to educate the
general public and medical and psychological professionals about
the phenomenon of self-harm. We hope that by disseminating clear,
concise, and accurate information about self-harm, we can improve
the treatment that those who cope with distress by injuring themselves
receive from hospitals, physicians, therapists, and their own
families and friends.
the
Anxiety Panic internet resource (tAPir) http://www.algy.com/anxiety/
This is a great resource for anyone suffering from anxiety or
panic, with dozens of coping tips, and there is a "no frames"
option.
Anxiety
Disorders Association of America http://www.adaa.org/
Resources and information about anxiety disorders for both consumers
and professionals.
National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD)
http://www.ncptsd.org
The NCPTSD was created within the Department of Veterans Affairs
to address the needs of veterans with military-related PTSD. Their
website, however, has a tremendous collection of resources concerning
PTSD and other enduring consequences of traumatic stress both
military and non-military. In addition to fact sheets and other
informational resources, one can also access the PILOTS database,
an electronic index to the worldwide literature on post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental-health consequences of
exposure to traumatic events.
Sidran
Institute http://www.sidran.org
The Sidran Institute helps people understand, manage, and treat
trauma and dissociation. It is one of the nation's leading providers
of: traumatic stress education, publications, and resources; training
on treating and managing traumatic stress; and trauma-related
advocacy and information on issues related to traumatic stress.
Gift
From Within http://www.giftfromwithin.org/
Gift From Within, an international nonprofit organization for
survivors of trauma and victimization, is dedicated to those who
suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for
PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. Gift from
Within develops and disseminates educational material, including
videotapes, articles, books, and other resources through its website.
The website also features helpful articles for both clinicians
and those experiencing PTSD. Gift From Within was founded by Frank
Ochberg, M.D., an expert in PTSD.
Co-Dependents
Anonymous http://www.codependents.org/
CoDA is a twelve-step group dedicated to helping people who are
co-dependent. They describe themselves as "a fellowship of
men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships."
A search engine on their web site allows you to locate a local
CoDA support group.
The
West Side Speaking & Social Anxiety Clinic http://www.speakeeezi.com
Addresses social anxiety disorder (including stage fright, social
phobia, shyness) behaviorally in manageable steps in a supportive
environment.
