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General Mental Health LinksAmerican Psychological AssociationThe online resource center for the APA with brochures, tips and articles on a variety off psychological issues. AmoebaWeb: Psychology ResourcesComprehensive site of resources in psychology, organized by content area. Dr. Michael Fenichel's Current Topics in PsychologyA great source for information on many “hot topics” in psychology, presented for mental health professionals, parents, and students. Mental Help NetThe largest, most comprehensive guide to mental health online, featuring over 9,000 individual resources. Medical Library Association's Websites You Can TrustA list of quality health-related websites. National Institute for Mental HealthThe National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) conducts and supports research nationwide on mental illness and mental health, including studies of the brain, behavior, and mental health services. PsyblogA blog site focused on a wide range of topics in psychology by a freelance writer and psychologist, Jeremy Dean. Psych Central: Dr. John Grohol's Mental Health PageDr. John Grohol's website of reliable, and accessible online mental health resources. Psychology Self Help Resources on the InternetAn extensive collection of links to websites arranged by areas of interest compiled by Russell A. Dewey, Ph.D. Psychology TodayThe online version of the magazine with articles written for the public. Addiction and RecoveryAlcoholics AnonymousThe online home of A.A., this website describes the program and its history, and provides information on how to find an A.A. meeting. Center for On-Line AddictionThe website for the Center for Internet Addiction Recovery offers information and recovery resources for online gambling and gaming, compulsive online surfing, eBay addiction, cybersex, online pornography addiction and online affairs. Samhsa Substance Abuse/AddictionThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services publishes this page of online resources for substance abuse and addiction. Samhsa Treatment and RecoveryThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services publishes this page of online resources for substance abuse/addiction treatment and recovery. Web of AddictionsProvides many useful links to informative sites regarding addiction and recovery. Anxiety DisordersNIMH Social Anxiety Disorder FactsInformation about SAD written for the general public. The Social Phobia/Social Anxiety AssociationResources for the public to help understand and cope with social anxiety disorder. Video: Interview with Murray Stein, M.D. about Social Anxiety DisorderA 28 minute TV interview with a psychiatrist from the University of California-San Diego describing the signs, symptoms and treatment for social phobia. Answers to Your Questions about Panic DisorderBasic information from the American Psychological Association about panic disorder. National Center for PTSDProvides in-depth information about post-traumatic stress disorder for the general public. Obsessive Compulsive DisorderThis site is maintained by the non-profit Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation and has resources and information for the general public. Attention Deficit DisordersADDA—Attention Deficit Disorder AssociationInformation, resources and support for adults with ADD. Attention Deficit Disorder, NIMHResources for the public to help understand the impact of ADD and how to manage it. Chronic FatigueCDC Chronic Fatigue InformationInformation compiled by the Center for Disease Control for those suffering from chronic fatigue. Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction SyndromeThe home of a non-profit organization providing a wealth of information for patients, family and caregivers regarding CFIDS. DepressionBipolar DisorderA non-profit source for information on bipolar disorder since 1994. Depression and TherapyThe American Psychological Association’s review of depression and its treatment. NIMH Overview of DepressionA comprehensive presentation of the signs, symptoms and treatments for depression. Suicide Awareness and HotlinesSuicide HotlineInformation on how to access and use the national suicide prevention lifeline. Suicide Awareness Voices of EducationInformation about depression, suicide and prevention. Additional LinksSelf-CompassionDr. Christine Neff’s website provides information about self-compassion for students, researchers and the general public. Radical AcceptanceClinical psychologist and Buddhist teacher, Tara Brach describes self- acceptance as the antidote to the “trance of unworthiness” that we all can get caught in. This MP3 talk is free and was given at a meditation retreat. Book: "Wherever You Go, There you are" by Jon Kabat-ZinnIn this book by the founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic at University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Jon Kabat-Zinn presents the benefits of mindfulness meditation for learning how to accept life as it is lived—in the moment. Emotional IntelligenceA thorough description of the concept of emotional intelligence including links to online self-assessment. Adult Attachment StylesThe motivation to form the bond that develops between adults in emotionally intimate relationships is due to the need for attachment. This article provides a brief overview of adult attachment theory and research. Adult Attachment Style On-Line QuestionaireA simple research survey that might give some insight into your attachment style. Meditation Instruction MP3sFree MP3 downloads of instruction for both sitting and walking meditation. Getting Mental Health Coverage for “Out of Network” Providers“Finding the appropriate mental or behavioral health clinician in a managed care network may be very hard. There are laws in Massachusetts that are intended to make finding appropriate services easier...” |