Mental Health Topics
Abuse
| Addictions | AIDS |
Anger | Anxiety | ADHD
Bipolar Problems | Communication
| Drugs | Grief | Depression
Eating Disorder | Homosexuality
| Learning Disabilities
Relaxation and Stress | Sexuality
| Sleep | Suicide
National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
Facts, research summaries, treatment informationUniversity of Miami
Article: 17 Signs of a Battering PersonalityAdult Survivors
Organization developed by two survivors
Modeled after 12 step programs, organizes treatment groupsNational Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Information, articles for consumers, media, and othersNational Center for Child Abuse
Federal Agency, with much information on the site
Alcoholics Anonymous
Official site of this venerable organizationAl-Anon
For families and friends of alcoholicsCocaine Anonymous
Resources, News, Fact File, etc.Habit Smart
Ideas about changing habits, addictionsCenter for Substance Abuse Treatment
“Federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability
of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services”National Clearing House for Alcohol and Drug Information
Fact sheets, news, workshops, and more
Information and Resource Center
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Articles and information about AIDSAIDS.org
Fact sheets with information about treatment options
American Psychological Association
Article: Controlling Anger Before in Controls You
University of Florida
Article: Dealing with Anger
Mayo Clinic
Several articles on anger. Type anger in search box.
Anxiety Busters
Organization emphasizing non-drug treatments of anxietyNational Anxiety Foundation, a non-profit organization
Info in anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
University of Cincinnati
Article: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderNational Institute of Mental Health
Article: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Bipolar Disorders Information Center
Advocacy group, with much information
National Institute of Mental Health
Article: Bipolar DisorderPsyCom.net
Long list of articles, self-tests, symptoms on bipolar patterns
Michigan State University
Article: Communication SkillsThe University of Texas at Austin
Article: Fighting Fair
Prescription Drugs
Association of College and Research Libraries
List of recourses to check on various prescription drugsPharmweb
Website operated by pharmacists
Information on any drugFood and Drug Administration (FDA)
Drug approval informationHerbal Reference Library
Articles, products, references, links
Illicit Drugs
Drug Watch International
Non-profit source of information about various drugs
UCLA Drug Abuse Research Center
Research organization, with many publications available
Grief Net
E-mail support groups, other resources
All About Depression
Causes, symptoms, treatments, medicines
Site maintained by Dr. Prentiss Price (psychologist)Mayo Clinic
Many articles on depression. Type depression in the search bar.Depression and Related Disorders Association
Community based group
Various articles on depressionNational Institutes of Mental Health
Article: Let’s Talk About DepressionAmerican Psychological Association
Article: Depression and How Psychotherapy Can HelpNational Foundation for Depressive Illness
Depression Advocacy Group
Articles and facts about depression
National Eating Disorders Association
Advocacy group—information, materials, handoutsAnorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.
Non-profit advocacy group—much informationNational Institute of Mental Health
Article: Facts About Eating Disorders
American Psychiatric Association
Official statement on homosexuality
American Psychological Association
Official statements about homosexuality
Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Provides supportive information, resources
National Institute of Health
Article: Learning Disabilities
Kansas State University
Article: The Doctor Told Me that Stress Caused My…Texas Woman’s University
Article: 52 Proven Stress Reducers
Michigan State University
Article: Communication in Sexual BehaviorSexual Health
Information on sexuality for persons with disabilitiesSexuality Information & Education Council of the US
Non-profit group offering many services
Sleep Net
Large collection of resources on sleep problems and disorders
Suicide Awareness: Voices of Education
Articles on suicide, including info for friends of suicidal persons
Gohol’s Mental Health Page
Site with resources, help linesAmerican Association of Suicidology
Wealth of information—prevention, help lines, support groups
http://www.suicidology.org/index.html