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American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry This website provides information & resources to help people coping with mental health issues & aging. The AAGP’s mission is to improve the quality of life for older people with mental disorders.
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| American Psychological AssociationThe APA's website is an online resource for brochures, tips and articles on mental health issues. There is information about referrals, and a Spanish language section.
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| Anxiety Disorders Association of AmericaThe Anxiety Disorders Association of America is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders and to improving the lives of all people who suffer from them. The association is made up of professionals who conduct research and treat anxiety disorders and people who have a personal or general interest in learning more about anxiety disorders: obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, specific phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder. ADAA also recognizes relationships between anxiety and depression, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, eating disorders, and alcohol abuse.
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| Broken Spirits NetworkAn interactive, personal support related website dedicated to peer support in overcoming the persistent effects of an abusive relationship. The website offers support groups with many people who have similar stories that they wish to share, information about all the many types of abuse at their information network, and a large number of shelters and abuse hotlines and links from all over the world. They also have good information about internet safety.
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| Depression and Bipolar Support AllianceThe Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is the leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses. The organization fosters an environment of understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information written in language the general public can understand. DBSA supports research to promote more timely diagnosis, develop more effective and tolerable treatments and discover a cure. The organization works to ensure that people living with mood disorders are treated equitably.
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| Gift From WithinGift From Within is a non-profit organization dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder, those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. They develop and disseminates educational material, including videotapes, articles, books, and other resources, and that is available at this website. The organization also maintains a roster of survivors who are willing to participate in an international network of peer support.
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| International Critical Incident Stress FoundationThe International Critical Incident Stress Foundation is a non-profit, open membership foundation dedicated to the prevention and mitigation of disabling stress through the provision of education, training and support services for Emergency Services professions and the Mental Health Community. They also offer consultation in the establishment of crisis and disaster response programs for varied organizations and communities worldwide.
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| Mental Health AmericaMental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping people live mentally healthier lives. With more than 320 affiliates nationwide, they promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation – everyday and in times of crisis. The site makes information about mental health available, and has details about their advocacy and fundraising. They also have an online store with books an wristbands offered for sale.
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| Mental Help NetThe Mental Help Net website exists to promote mental health and wellness education and advocacy. They have an online forum, and a search directory of caregivers and medical resources of all kinds. In addition, they have a variety of resources, such as blogs, podcasts and more related to mental health and some general health issues.
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| National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and DepressionNARSAD invests in the best and brightest scientific minds throughout the world to unravel the complexities of schizophrenia, depression, anxiety and many other psychiatric diseases. They support the researchers as they develop the next-generation of diagnostics and treatments for these conditions. Their efforts to support research have led to new drugs, devices and rehabilitative approaches to care for people with a wide range of brain and behavior disorders.
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| National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has affiliates in every state and in more than 1,100 local communities across the country. NAMI is dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement of the quality of life for persons of all ages who are affected by mental illnesses. NAMI works to fulfill their mission by providing support, education, and advocacy.
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| Obsessive-Compulsive FoundationThe Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation is an international not-for-profit organization composed of people with obsessive compulsive disorder and related disorders, their families, friends, professionals and other concerned individuals. The mission of the OCF is to educate the public and professional communities about these disorders; to provide assistance to individuals with these disorders, their families and friends; and to support research into the causes and effective treatments of OCD and related disorders.
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| Sidran InstituteSidran Institute now provides useful, practical information for child and adult survivors of any type of trauma, for families/friends, and for the clinical and frontline service providers who assist in their recovery. Sidran’s philosophy of education through collaboration brings together medical providers, survivors, and loved ones to develop comprehensive programs to address the practical, emotional, spiritual and medical needs of trauma survivors. They provide educational programming, resources for treatment, support, and self-help, community and professional collaboration projects and publications about trauma and recovery.
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