Mental Health Websites and Books

Mental Health Resource Center

Recommended Books for Adults

Dr. Vella's Library of Resources

ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act Home Page

American Pain Foundation

American Psychological Association

Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is the only national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to informing the public, healthcare professionals and legislators that anxiety disorders are real, serious and treatable. The ADAA promotes the early diagnosis, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders, and is committed to improving the lives of the people who suffer from them.

Anxiety-Panic Disorder Internet Resource

Borderline Personality Disorder Central - for partners & family.

Borderline Personality Disorder Sanctuary

Bipolar Significant Others The information presented on this site is intended to provide information and support to the families, friends and loved ones of those who suffer from bipolar disorder (manic-depression). These resources have helped many of us inform ourselves, cope with behaviors that sometimes arise from the illness, better understand our own reactions, and determine how we may best support our loved ones in their efforts to understand and live with this often terrible disease.

Center for the Study of Autism

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Cognitive Behavior Therapy of Depression

David Baldwin’s Trauma Information Page

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance educates patients, families, professionals and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illnesses as treatable medical diseases. The site fosters self-help for patients and families, and works to eliminate discrimination and stigma, improve access to care, and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses.

Dr. Ivan's Depression Central The Internet's central 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.

Empact Suicide Prevention Center

Harvard Bipolar Research Site

Mental Help Net In September 1995, CMHC Systems chief John Paton decided to develop a web site on the topic of mental health as a free service to the worldwide mental health community of professionals and lay people. Mental Help Net has since gone on to become one of the premier mental health sites on the web today, and is the most comprehensive source of online mental health information, news, and resources.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

National Institute of Mental Health - Anxiety

National Insitute of Mental Health - Bipolar Disorder

National Insitute of Mental Health - Depression

National Insitute of Mental Health - Other Publications

Postpartum Support International maintains the largest network of postpartum support groups both in the US and worldwide.

Psychiatric Treatment Consensus Guidelines for Patients & Families

Self Injury

Stress Management for Patient and Physician, By David B. Posen, MD

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