Paul M. Insel,
Stanford University, School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth,
Stanford University, School of Medicine
General Information
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
(http://www.aacap.org)
Provides information on psychological issues that affect children and adolescents; site includes "Facts for Families" fact sheets on a wide variety of issues and problems. |
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American Association of Suicidology
(http://www.suicidology.org)
An organization dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide; the site includes resources for people considering suicide, including help in finding a local crisis center. |
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
(http://www.afsp.org)
Provides information and links about suicide and suicide prevention. |
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American Psychiatric Association (APA)
(http://www.psych.org)
Provides information about a variety of topics, including depression, social anxiety, eating disorders, and psychiatric medications; the http://www.psych.org/public_info/index.html public information index lists consumer-oriented resources, including fact sheets and pamphlets. |
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American Psychological Association (APA)
(http://www.apa.org)
Provides information on psychological disorders and APA activities; the http://helping.apa.org Consumer Help Center includes information about common challenges to psychological health and about how to obtain professional help. |
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Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)
(http://www.adaa.org)
Provides information and resources related to anxiety disorders, including listings of support groups; the Web site also has several assessments, including a http://www.adaa.org/aboutanxietydisorders/socialphobia/socialphobiaselftest Social Phobia Self-Text. |
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Depression-Screening.org
(http://www.depression-screening.org)
An online resource for depression screening; includes information on obtaining help. |
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Freedom from Fear
(http://www.freedomfromfear.com)
Provides information about anxiety and depression, including an online screening test and referral service. |
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Internet Mental Health
(http://www.mentalhealth.com)
An encyclopedia of mental health information, including medical diagnostic criteria. |
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Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
(http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/mentalhealth/home.html)
The online version of the Surgeon General's report includes information on the prevalence and effects of mental illness, special population groups, treatments, and many other topics. |
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Mental Health Net
(http://mentalhelp.net)
A comprehensive guide to mental health online, including background information and links for many topics. |
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NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
(http://www.nami.org)
Provides information and support for people who are affected by mental illness. |
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National Center for PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
(http://www.ncptsd.org)
Includes articles and fact sheets about a variety of topics relating to PTSD. |
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National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association (NDMDA)
(http://www.ndmda.org)
Provides educational materials and information about support groups and other resources. |
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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
(http://www.nimh.nih.gov)
Provides helpful information about anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and other challenges to psychological health; see the http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/index.cfm public information menu for a complete listing of consumer-oriented information. |
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National Mental Health Association
(http://www.nmha.org)
Provides consumer information on a variety of mental health issues, including how to find help. |
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National Mental Health Services: Knowledge and Exchange Network (KEN)
(http://www.mentalhealth.org)
A one-stop source for information and resources relating to mental health; includes information on key government reports and initiatives. |
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National Mental Illness Screening Project
(http://www.nmisp.org)
Provides information about national screenings for depression, anxiety disorders, and other psychological problems; includes fact sheets, links, and answers to frequently asked questions. |
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NeuroVista
(http://www.aan.com/neurovista)
An online journal of neurological health and wellness information from the American Academy of Neurology; includes articles on such topics as headaches, nutrition for healthy mental development, and behavioral effects of neurotransmitters. |
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New York University: Psychiatry Information for the General Public
(http://www.med.nyu.edu/Psych/public.html)
Provides online screening tests for depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and many other mental health problems. |
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Psych Central: Dr. John Grohol's Mental Health Page
(http://psychcentral.com)
A guide to psychology, support, and mental health issues, resources, and people on the Internet. |
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Psych Web
(http://www.psywww.com)
The Self-Help Resources section of this site contains links to noncommercial sites providing information and help for specific disorders related to psychological health. |
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Self-Help Magazine
(http://www.SelfhelpMagazine.com)
Includes articles and discussion forums focusing on psychological health. |
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Specifica: Web Links for Medical and Mental Health Problems
(http://www.realtime.net/~mmjw)
This site, maintained by a licensed psychologist, provides links to information about several specific psychological disorders. |
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Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection
(http://counseling.uchicago.edu/vpc/virtulets.html)
Provides links to more than 400 pamphlets produced by different student counseling centers; topics range from depression and anxiety to time management and assertiveness. |
2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education