Links
Mental Illnesses / Disorders:
Eating Disorder Information and Referral
http://www.edreferral.com/
This group is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. EDreferral.com provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. Their goal is to provide assistance, in the form of information and resources, to those suffering with eating disorders so they can start on the road to recovery and healthy living.
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
http://www.ocfoundation.org/
The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation is an international not-for-profit organization composed of people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, their families, friends, professionals, and other concerned individuals. Their mission is to educate the public about OCD and related disorders, to provide assistance to those with OCD, and to support research into the causes and treatments of OCD and related disorders.
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
http://www.add.org/
Serves people with ADD and their families, teachers, and those who care for persons with ADD. The organization focuses especially on ADDults and young adults.
Depressed Anonymous
http://www.depressedanon.com/
This is a 12 step program of recovery for persons with depression.
Autism Resources
http://www.autism-resources.com/
This site provides links to other sites about autism, Frequently Asked Questions, information for parents with a child who has autism, and other sources.
Anxiety Disorder Association of America
http://www.adaa.org/
The Anxiety Disorder Association of America promotes the prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and works to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them.
Calm Clinic - Help with Anxiety and Panic
http://www.calmclinic.com/
Losts of useful information to help manage anxiety and panic.
Trauma: Tips for College Students
http://www.samhsa.gov/MentalHealth/AfterDisaster.pdf
Tips for coping with disasters from the Department of Health and Human Services
Alcohol and Other Drug Problems:
NAMI Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse and Mental Illness
http://www.nami.org/Content/ContentGroups/Helpline1/Dual_Diagnosis_-_Substance_Abuse_and_Mental_Illness.htm
This link from the National Alliance on Mental Illness provides information for and about people with mental disorders and substance abuse problems.
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/
Information on alcohol and alcoholism.
National Mental Health Association (NMHA): Dual Diagnosis
http://www.nmha.org/infoctr/factsheets/03.cfm
This NMHA link has information about people who have a substance abuse problem and an emotional/psychological problem.
Links to Other Internet Psychological Resources:
There are a number of sites which link to other resources. Please note that not all sources have equal levels of expertise, and what you read should be taken with a grain of salt. Among the more complete sites are the following:
Links from Rutgers Health Service
Dr. Ivan's Depression Central
Noodles' Panic-Anxiety Page
HealthWorld Online
Self-Help Magazine
Internet Mental Health
Mental Health Disorders Information
College Student Mental Health