Mental Disorders

Includes resources for neurological disorders such as Anxiety, Panic, Bipolar, and Post Traumatic Stress disorders, as well as eating disorders and schizophrenia.

Sub-headings:

Anxiety and Panic Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

Dual Diagnosis

When an individual is diagnosed with both a psychiatric illness and a chemical addiction.

Eating Disorders

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Schizophrenia

Resources in this category:

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
http://www.aacap.org/

"For many years, the Academy has been trying to help its members increase their knowledge and skill in the treatment of mental illness of children and their families throughout the United States and now throughout the world. We have always been working hard to increase the level of knowledge and the level of expertise to prevent mental illness in children wherever they live." This site provides lins to information regarding public education, clinical practices, membership, research, national affairs, directories and mailing lists. You can access the site in English or in Spanish.

American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org/

Scientific and professional organization representing psychologists in the U.S. Promotes health, education, and human welfare." Books, journals, and information on the PsychInfo database are available.

American Society for Adolescent Psychiatry
http://www.adolpsych.org/

"Focusing on teen, adolescence, and young adult issues, ASAP acts both as a professional network for its members and a specialized community dedicated to education development and advocacy of adolescents and the adolescent psychiatric field." Website includes book reviews, articles on teen issues, and a PDF version of the quarterly newsletter.

Canadian Mental Health Association
http://www.cmha.ca/

"The Canadian Mental Health Association, founded in 1918, is one of the oldest voluntary organizations in Canada. Each year, it provides direct service to more than 100,000 Canadians through the combined efforts of more than 10,000 volunteers and staff across Canada in over 135 communities."

Mental Health America
http://www.nmha.org/

"Oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness...through advocacy, education, research and service." Find information about NMHA programs, a directory of affiliates, information about a variety of mental disorders, news, and an events calendar. The Resource Center has factsheets on mental illness, NMHA position statements, and information on ordering NMHA publications.

National Alliance on Mental Illness
http://www.nami.org/

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a national, non-profit organization dedicated "to eradicate mental illness and improve the quality of life of those affected by these diseases." This website contains information on various forms of mental illness, anti-discrimination articles, current news and legislation information, help for coping with mental illnesses and links to related sites.

ReThink
http://www.rethink.org/

"Voluntary organisation which campaigns on behalf of, and provides support to, people with a severe mental illness, their family and carers." Site includes information about the fellowship, its campaigns, fundraising, conferences, advice services, regional services, and publications.