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Helpful Mental Health Links

The following links offer useful information and resources on mental health and related issues, including medications, diagnoses, treatments, self-screening tools, self-help groups, suicide prevention, domestic violence, addiction and recovery,  hotlines, parenting, personal growth, and more.

MENTAL HEALTH and PSYCHOLOGY LINKS
SUICIDE PREVENTION and DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LINKS

ADDICTION and RECOVERY LINKS

PERSONAL GROWTH LINKS

OTHER LINKS and DIRECTORIES

MENTAL HEALTH and PSYCHOLOGY LINKS

Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist Dr. Phillip Long with the goal of "improving understanding, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world."
Anxiety Disorders of America is the only national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to educating the public, healthcare professionals, and legislators that anxiety disorders are real, serious and treatable.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is the nation’s leading patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses – depression and bipolar disorder.
Stress, Anxiety and Depression Answers is a top resource center online for information on stress, anxiety, and depression, including topics on prevention and treatment.
Psychology Directory offers numerous links to other psychology-related websites of interest to students, professionals and the general public.
PsychLinks Psychology & Mental Health Resources Directory was created by Canadian psychologist Dr. David Baxter and offers a wealth of mental health and self-help resources.
Mental Help Net is an established and highly regarded website dedicated to educating the public about mental health, wellness, and family and relationship issues and concerns.
The Anxiety Community is a website dedicated to people with anxiety disorders.
depression-guide.com offers resources and information for anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, and depression-related disorders. "Read our comprehensive self-help resources and start feeling better today."
EdPsychCentral.org offers resources in educational psychology and related areas for those interested in teaching and learning across the lifespan.
depression-treatment-guide.com/ offers a definition of depression, its causes, types and treatments for depressive disorders. Help and support provided for anxiety, stress, and depression.

SUICIDE PREVENTION and DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LINKS

SAVE: Suicide Awareness/Voices of Education: The mission of SAVE is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, eliminate stigma, and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide. SAVE lists two toll-free numbers to prevent suicide:
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
The National Domestic Violence Hotline: is the only center in the nation that provides information regarding 5000 local and nationwide shelters and providers available for victims, friends, and family who often call for life saving help. The Hotline operates 24 hours a day in over 150 languages with a TTY line available for the deaf.
1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)
1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
Women Against Domestic Violence is an online organization that seeks to provide support and information to any adult or child who is or has been the victim of domestic abuse.

ADDICTION and RECOVERY LINKS

SoberRecovery.com lists hundreds of addiction treatment and alcoholism treatment resources in the U.S., Canada, and overseas.
Addiction treatment and drug rehab: Recovery Connection offers addiction treatment and drug rehab referrals nationwide. Learn about symptoms of alcoholism, drug addiction, and substance abuse, and obtain information on treatment centers.
Addiction No More offers drug and alcohol referrals to thousands of drug rehabilitation centers. They have helped thousands of people achieve a life without drugs or alcohol.

PERSONAL GROWTH LINKS

SelfGrowth.com is an extensive guide to information about self-improvement, personal growth, and self help on the internet. It is designed to be an organized directory with articles and references to thousands of other websites.
SuccessMethods.org is an educational and very personal website created by Arthur Gueli with the mission of helping individuals learn how to be successful in life.
Tools for Transformation is dedicated to introducing the best available personal development methods for transformation of body, mind and spirit.
ABCs of Self Help offers a wealth of self-help resources including personality tests.

OTHER LINKS

Allmedexchange describes itself as "The Virtual Crossroads of Medicine" and has numerous medical directories.
Parenting Resources offers "guidance, hope and success" in dealing with troubled children and teens. It offers a free phone consultation and states, "We will guide you. We will inform you. Take advantage of our knowledge and insight. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain."
HealingWell.com is a thriving community and information resource for patients, caregivers, and families coping with diseases, disorders and chronic illness. "Our goal is simple....to help people on their way to healing well."
Harry's Black Hole  Visit Harry's Black Hole - just for the fun of it!!
Management Training from mindtools.com - Learn more than 100 essential management skills at mindtools.com.
Coloring Therapy offers an alternative to formal meditation practices with guidelines and resources to help you inexpensively improve your coping and awareness skills through an enjoyable activity.
The Family Compass - Leading the Way offers resources and guidance for parents trying to direct their kids and families in the right direction: At-Risk Teens, Reactive Attachment Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Eating Disorders, Drug Rehab, Substance Abuse and Therapy.

DIRECTORIES

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