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Mental Health, Psychological and Emotional Health

ABC’s of Internet Therapy
http://www.metanoia.org/imhs/
What you need to know about consulting a psychotherapist over the Internet; includes a directory of online therapists.
This site explores the possibility of receiving therapy over the internet. This might be a possible alternative for some.-TOD

Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy
305 Seventh Avenue, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 1-212-647-1890
Fax: 1-212-647-1865
Website: www.aabt.org
       "A professional, interdisciplinary organization concerned with understanding human behavior, developing interventions to enhance the human condition and promoting the appropriate utilization of those interventions."
      Has volunteer opportunities for students at its conventions. -DHB
      This site helps you to find a therapist. It also describes what behavior therapy is in an easy to understand format.-TOD

Athealth.com
14241 NE Woodinville-Duvall Road #104
Woodinville, WA 98072
Phone: 1-360-668-3808 or 1-888-284-3258
Fax: 1-360-668-2216
E-mail: support@athealth.com
Website: www.athealth.com
       "To provide trustworthy online information, tools and training that enhance the ability of practitioners to furnish high quality, personalized care."
       Online bookstore and at home continuing education. Articles and other materials to further awareness. -DHB
     You can also find a therapist or treatment center on this site.There are also articles on various mental health topics that can be helpful-TOD

Counselor.org - mental health news and information
1 International Blvd., Suite 203
Mahwah, NJ 07430
Phone: 1-201-252-8260, 1-551-689-0211
Website: http://www.counselor.org
"A completely free informational database to help the public by boosting awareness of many leading issues in mental health. Whether you are a counselor seeking other professional opinions or a consumer seeking information on a specific disorder, we offer the best information possible. The site also contains authoritative perspectives from some of the nations top psychologists, counselors and other mental health professionals."

Depression Central
http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.html
Ivan Goldberg, MD, great resource on depression and related mood disorders. Includes a list of his very reliable recommendations for "The Best Psychiatrists in the U.S. for Mood Disorders".
You can read an article on this site about which psychiatric hospitals are the best in America. It also provides hints on how to overcome depression. -TOD

Dr. Bob's Mental Health Links
-http://www.dr-bob.org/mental.html
by Robert Hsuing, MD
This site can be translated into eight different languages. It also provides helpful links to other websites about mental health. -TOD

We can find serenity wherever we are

Emotions Anonymous
P.O. Box 4245
St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 1-651-647-9712
Fax:        1-651-647-1593
E-Mail: info@EmotionsAnonymous.org
Website:www.emotionsanonymous.org/
        "Emotions Anonymous is a twelve-step organization, similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. Our fellowship is composed of people who come together in weekly meetings for the purpose of working toward recovery from emotional difficulties. EA members are from many walks of life and are of diverse ages, economic status, social and educational backgrounds. The only requirement for membership is a desire to become well emotionally."
        The Emotions Anonymous website is clearly displayed in several languages. It uses the common twelve step program like Alcoholics Anonymous. It can easily find you the nearest location as well. -PT
        This site is easy to follow. You can locate meetings near you and the website can be translated in many different languages. -TOD

Emotional Health Anonymous
P.O. Box 2081
San Gabriel, CA 91778
Phone: 1-626-287-6260
E-Mail: sgveha@hotmail.com
Website: home.flash.net/~sgveha
"We are a twelve step program for people who suffer from emotional problems not related to substance abuse."
Emotional Health Anonymous provides information covering emotional problems. It is based in the San Gabriel area and gives information on meetings specific to that area. -TOD

Freedom From Fear
308 Seaview Ave.
Staten Island, New York 10305
Phone: 1-718- 351-1717
Fax:       1-718-980-5022
Email: help@freedomfromfear.org
Website: www.freedomfromfear.org
       A national, non-profit organization that educates people about anxiety and depression. It has an anxiety screening test which is evaluated by a professional for free (by mail or over the web) to give an idea of whether a person may be suffering from clinical anxiety or depression. The organization has meetings at its office and treatment center in Staten Island, New York. It also sells treatment programs in the form of manuals to be followed in group therapy that can also be used by individuals.
       The website has a web-based screening test, information on the symptoms and treatments for anxiety and depression, an interactive tool for getting a referral to the nearest anxiety clinic anywhere in the USA, message boards for FFF clients, and news about upcoming events at FFF.
       Wide range of programs, events and links. It provides updates on professional tools. -DHB
        This site can also be translated into Spanish. It gives you an overview of certain disorders and illnesses as well as causes. You can also donate and volunteer.-TOD

Mental Help.net
http://mentalhelp.net/
- index to mental health resources online; this will lead you nearly anywhere else you'd like to go for mental health information on the Internet.
    Extensive articles on various topics that are easy to read. Medicine literature is provided on the site for patients.-TOD

National Mental Health Information Center
PO Box 42557
Washington, DC 20015
Phone: 1-800-789-2647
Fax:     1-240-221-4295
Website: www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/
        This site provides you with information about mental health services and resources which can be used by professional, families, and consumers. It also provides you with drug and alcohol abuse treatment information nearest you.
       This site is very user friendly and also provides links and articles to other realted topics. -TOD

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Colonial Place Three
2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042
Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or 1-703-524-7600
Fax:       1-703-524-9094
Website: www.nami.org
      NAMI is a national support, education, and advocacy organization on behalf of the mentally ill. It provides information on the major mental illnesses, lobbies for legislation to benefit people with mental illnesses on the national, state, and local level, sponsors anti-stigma and education campaigns about mental illness, and has a network of local affiliates that provide direct support to people with mental illness and their families. Call the national number or look on the website to find the nearest local affiliate (the state affiliates listed on the website have local affiliates all over the state; call the state numbers to get details.)
     NAMI also sponsors the Family-to-Family course, a free 12-week course about mental illness for family members that teaches medical information in depth as well as coping skills.
       The website has news about mental illness ranging from information about new drugs to legal and public policy notes, and also NAMI events, such as the annual convention. There is information about the symptoms of mental illness and their treatment.
       Useful site where you can connect with others, read updated information, give donations and look through volunteer opportunities. -DHB
       This site is helpful because you can purchase literature and also learn about commonly prescribed medicines. This website is easy to navigate.-TOD

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of New York City Metro
505 8th Ave Suite 1103
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 212-684-3365 or 212-684-3264 (Advice/referrals)
Events line 212-684-4237
E-mail: naminyc1@aol.com
Website: http://www.naminycmetro.org/
        NAMI NYC runs support groups for individuals and family members of people with mental illness. The helpline answers calls from people with mental illness and family members who have questions regarding symptoms of mental illness, who want advice on questions such as how to cope with symptoms, how to get a loved one to take medicine or to go to the hospital, or most often, who need a referral for mental health housing, legal help on a question relating to mental illness, day treatment, hospitalization, outpatient care, etc. The helpline can only give referrals and advice for how to get help within the five boroughs of New York City.
       The website has lots of information on resources in New York City, medical information, an Ask-the-Doctor column, information on meetings and support groups, information on advocacy issues, and updates on mental illness in the news. Much better than the national NAMI site.
         This website is helpful for those who live in the New York City area. It is easy to navigate and also gives you links to facilities and housing amongst other services. The page can also be translated in Spanish. -TOD

National Clearinghouse Family Support/Children's Mental Health
Phone: 1-800-628-1696 (24 hrs)
Leave message and you will receive either a return call or written information. Sponsored by Portland State University

National Mental Health Association
2000 N. Beauregard St. 6th Floor
Alexandria,VA 22311
Phone: 1-703-684-7722 or 1-800-969-6642 (Mon.-Fri, 9am-5pm EST)
Fax:       1-703-684-5968
E-Mail: contact@wego.com
Website: www.nmha.org/
        National Mental Health Association is the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million individuals with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service.
    The National Mental Health Association has a large website with links to information brochures covering all types of mental disorders. -PT
           This site provides a list of medication and suggested questions to ask your doctor which can be very helpful.-TOD

Panic and Anxiety:
NIMH Panic Attack Hotline
Phone: 1-800-647-2642
Information and literature on panic attacks.

Psych Central
55 Pleasant St Suite 207
Newburyport, MA 01950
Phone: 1-978-992-0058
Website: http://psychcentral.com/
Lots of useful advice. Links to many other mental health sites are at http://psychcentral.com/resources/
You can chat with others through this site and read about specific illnesses and ailments. -TOD

Schizophrenia.com
Email: brianc@infomaniac.com
Website: www.schizophrenia.com
The website with everything you could ever need to know about schizophrenia as a person with the illness or a family member. The site has the basic symptoms and medications used to treat it, detailed articles on how to cope with particular symptoms (e.g. paranoia, command hallucinations, negative symptoms) and issues (violence, depression, smoking) that come up when someone has schizophrenia, success stories from people who have the illness and are doing well, discussion forums for patients and families separated out by category of user and topic, chat rooms, and free web hosting for anyone who has schizophrenia. The site was built by Brian Chiko in memory of his brother, who died of suicide due to schizophrenia.
This page provides in depth information about schizophrenia. There are blogs you can read from those that suffer from the illness and family members of the patient. You can read about the history of Schizophrenia. -TOD

Suicide: Read This First
http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/
To help suicidal people cope, plus links to other online help"
Reinforcement and encouragement for those who may be contemplating suicide. What is read in this site may just be what a suicidal person may need.-TOD

The Samaritans
http://www.samaritans.org/
Non-judgmental crisis support, by e-mail (every day) or phone (24 hours, 7 days).
This site is helpful to those in the UK and Ireland. Outside of that area please see:
http://www.befrienders.org/ which is a worldwide website that you can search for a hotline in any country including the USA.-TOD

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