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The American Social Health Association
"You've contacted America's authority for sexually transmitted disease information. The American Social Health Association is
recognized by the public, patients, providers and policy makers for
developing and delivering accurate, medically reliable information
about STDs."
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Al-Anon and Alateen
"To help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with the problem drinking of a relative or friend. Similarly, Alateen is our recovery
program for young people. Alateen groups are sponsored by Al-Anon members."
Because I Love You
"'Because I Love You' (BILY) is a non-profit organization dedicated to
supporting parents with troubled children of any age. We promote
structure, consequences and consistency in raising our kids and we have
helped thousands of families over the past 19 years."
Emergency Contraception Website
"The Emergency Contraception World Wide Web server is operated by the Office of Population Research at Princeton University and funded through generous foundation support. This server is designed to provide accurate information about emergency contraception derived from the medical literature and a directory of clinicians willing to provide emergency contraceptives in your area. All forms of emergency contraception described on this server require a prescription. Do not attempt to use them except under the supervision of a licensed clinician authorized to prescribe."
Planned Parenthood
"Each year, Planned Parenthood affiliated health centers nationwide provide high
quality, affordable, reproductive health care and sexual health information to
nearly five million women, men, and teens. Planned Parenthood welcomes
everyone- regardless of race, age, sexuality, disability, or income."
Dr. Michael Fenichel's Current Topics in Psychology
Current articles on various topics within the field of psychology. Topics are listed alphabetically
from the subject of addiction to information about Williams Syndrome. General Reference
Resources include information, support groups and clinical treatment providers.
Encyclopedia of Psychology
A technical source covering the areas of Career, People and History, as well as Organizations and others.
Internet Mental Health
An online encyclopedia of mental health. Provides authoritative information on many
common mental disorders (including diagnosis, treatment, and research findings). Also
includes discussion groups, online diagnosis, and information on many common psychiatric
drugs.
Mental Help.net- Psychological Self-Help
An online text of over 100 pages with chapter headings such as, "Depression and Self Concept", "Methods for Changing Behaviors", and "Methods of Changing Emotions." Very useful, with quotes and refrences.
Mental Health Net
Comprehensive source of mental health resources for the professional as well as the lay person.
Offers links to many sites concerned with disorders and their treatments, as well as professional
resources with information on medications, assessment and more.
Mental Help Net: Self Help Sourcebook
"This guide has been developed to act as your starting point for exploring
real-life support groups and networks that are available throughout the
world and in your community. The self-help groups, contained in the
database that you can access by keyword in the box at the bottom, can help
you find and/or start a support group in your community."
Depression and Bipolar Support
Alliance
"The mission of the National Depressive and Manic- Depressive Association is to educate
patients, families, professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive
and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses."
New York State - Office of Alcoholism
and Substance Abuse Services
Provides information and referral services for individuals seeking help with alcohol
and/or substance abuse problems.
Psych Central: Dr. Grohol's Mental Health Page
Maintained by clinical psychologist Dr. John Grohol and an assistant. Provides annotated links
to Web sites, newsgroups, and mailing lists. Also provides book reviews of recommended titles
as well as a "symptoms list," suicide helpline, and articles and essays covering many topics
in mental health.
Psyche Matters
"Explore matters of the psyche through online papers, psychoanalytic bibliographies, and more..."
Psychology Self Help Resources on the Internet
"This page contains links to
non-commercial sites providing information and help about specific disorders related to psychology. In addition to this page, Psych Web maintains lists of brochures and articles related to psychology (many of which are related to self-help issues), commercial psychology-related sites on the web, psychology departments on the web, psychology journals on the web, other megalists of psychology resources, and scholarly psychology resources on the web."
Psychology
World Wide Web Virtual Library
"The Psychology Virtual Library keeps track of online information as part of The
World Wide Web Virtual Library. Sites are inspected and evaluated for their
adequacy as information sources before they are linked from here."
Quackwatch.com
A good site for determining which medical practices may be unhelpful.
Recovery Inc.
"Our members include people diagnosed with mood disorders including depression, dysthymia and bipolar (manic-depressive)disorders; psychotic disorders including schizophrenia; anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders; and personality disorders.
Our members also include people who have not been diagnosed, but who are having difficulty dealing with the problems of everyday life."
Self-Help Magazine
"Welcome to SelfhelpMagazine, one of the world's first mental health websites, established November 1, 1994. Please come in and benefit from the efforts of over 300 volunteer professionals. Use our resources, participate in discussion forums and subscribe to our FREE newsletter. Feel free to help yourself!"
Self-Help Sites: A Blessing or a Bane?
This thought-provoking article explores the perceived risks and benefits associated with online self-help sites.
Selfgrowth.com
"The Definitive Guide to Personal Growth, Self Improvement and Self- Help."
National Self-Help Clearinghouse
"The National Self-Help Clearinghouse is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in 1976 to facilitate access to self-help groups and increase the awareness of the importance of mutual support."
How Can I Help?
Etiquette advice for those who want to help.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
"Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families."
National Institute of Mental Health
"The mission of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is to diminish the burden of mental illness through research. This public health mandate demands that we harness powerful scientific tools to achieve better understanding, treatment and, eventually prevention of mental illness."
Alcoholics Anonymous - AA in New York State
Provides meeting directories for most of New York State.
www.SoberRecovery.com (Recovery Resources Online)
"The SoberRecovery directory lists hundreds of drug rehab and treatment centers, alcohol rehabilitation
centers, sober living houses and recovery related web sites. We offer help, referrals and
information for heroin, cocaine, alcohol, marijuana, and treatment program options including
detox, teen boot camps, wilderness programs and outpatient programs for adults or adolescents."
Emotions Anonymous
"Our program has been known to work miracles in the lives of many who suffer from
problems as diverse as depression, anger, broken or strained relationships, grief,
anxiety, low self-esteem, panic, abnormal fears, resentment, jealousy, guilt,
despair, fatigue, tension, boredom, loneliness, withdrawal, obsessive and negative
thinking, worry, compulsive behavior and a variety of other emotional issues."
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism
This FAQs page provides authoritative information on the disease of alcoholism.
New York State - Office of Alcoholism
and Substance Abuse Services
Provides information and referral services for individuals seeking help with alcohol
and/or substance abuse problems.
Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator
Locate an alcohol or drug abuse treatment facility program in your area.
Queendom.com
A complete site of fun, yet enlightening tests.
This page was last updated on January 10, 2008.