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Healthy Living ~ Mental Health Matters!

Mental Health: Where to Turn for Help

Where do you turn when you feel like there’s no place to turn?

Most of these organizations offer free information and one-to-one support. Some also include telephone referral services and recovery programs.

American Association of People with Disabilities
http://www.aapd-dc.org/
1-800-840-8844
1819 H Street, Northwest, Suite 330
Washington, DC 20006

American Mental Health Counselors Association
1-800-326-2642
801 North Fairfax Street
Suite 304
Alexandria, VA 22314-1757

HUD Housing Discrimination Hotline
1-800-669-9777

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
http://www.nami.org/
1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
200 North Glebe Road #1015
Arlington, VA 22203-3754


National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD)
http://www.mhsource.com/narsad.html
1-800-829-8289
60 Cutter Mill Road, Suite 404
Great Neck, NY 11021-3196


PREVLINE: Drugs, Alcohol, Drug Abuse, Prevention, Treatment, Education, Resources, National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Dr
http://www.health.org/
1-800-729-6686
PO Box 2345
Rockville, MD 20847-2345


National Clearinghouse on Family Support and Children’s Mental Health
1-800-628-1696
Portland State University
PO Box 751
Portland, OR 97207-0751

National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association
http://www.ndmda.org/
1-800-82-NDMDA (1-800-826-3632)
730 North Franklin Street, Suite 501
Chicago, IL 60610-3526


National Family Caregivers Association
http://www.nfcacares.org/
1-800-896-3650
10605 Concord Street, Suite 501
Kensington, MD 20895-2504


National Mental Health Association (NMHA)
http://www.nmha.org/
1-800-969-6642
1021 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2971


National Resource Center on Homelessness
and Mental Illness
1-800-444-7415
262 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054-1123

National Institute of Mental Health
1-800-647-2642
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857


Schizophrenia Anonymous
1-800-482-9534
c/o Mental Health Association
15920 West Twelve Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076-3044

If you need help, don’t wait. Take matters into your own hands…and pick up the phone.

Schizophrenia and organizations / mentalwellness.com
http://mentalwellness.com/helphand/index.htm

General Adult ADD Symptom Checklist by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

This article is not intended as a replacement for medical care. For complete diagnosis and treatment, see your doctor.

General Adult ADD Symptom Checklist
Copyright 1995, Daniel G. Amen, M.D.
All rights reserved.

In conjunction with other diagnostic techniques, Daniel G. Amen, MD., says he "uses the [following] general adult ADD checklist to help further define ADD symptoms. No ADD adult has all of the symptoms, but if you notice a strong presence of more than 20 of these symptoms, there is a strong likelihood of ADD." We gratefully acknowledge Dr. Amen for this valuable contribution to One ADD Place.

After printing this page, please read this list of behaviors and rate yourself (or the person who has asked you to rate him or her) on each behavior listed. Use the following scale and place the appropriate number next to the item.
0 = never
1 = rarely
2 = occasionally
3 = frequently
4 = very frequently

IMPORTANT: This is not a tool for self-diagnosis. Its purpose is simply to help you determine whether ADD may be a factor in the behavior of the person you are assessing using this checklist. An actual diagnosis can be made only by an experienced professional. If you need a referral to such a professional in your area, contact your local chapter of CH.A.D.D. (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder).

Past History

History of ADD symptoms in childhood, such as distractibility, short attention span, impulsivity or restlessness. ADD doesn't start at age 30.
History of not living up to potential in school or work (report cards with comments such as "not living up to potential")
History of frequent behavior problems in school (mostly for males)
History of bed wetting past age 5
Family history of ADD, learning problems, mood disorders or substance abuse problems


Short Attention Span/Distractibility

Short attention span, unless very interested in something
Easily distracted, tendency to drift away (although at times can be hyper focused)
Lacks attention to detail, due to distractibility
Trouble listening carefully to directions
Frequently misplaces things
Skips around while reading, or goes to the end first, trouble staying on track
Difficulty learning new games, because it is hard to stay on track during directions
Easily distracted during sex, causing frequent breaks or turn-offs during lovemaking
Poor listening skills
Tendency to be easily bored (tunes out)


Restlessness

Restlessness, constant motion, legs moving, fidgetiness
Has to be moving in order to think
Trouble sitting still, such as trouble sitting in one place for too long, sitting at a desk job for long periods, sitting through a movie
An internal sense of anxiety or nervousness


Impulsivity

Impulsive, in words and/or actions (spending)
Say just what comes to mind without considering its impact (tactless)
Trouble going through established channels, trouble following proper procedure, an attitude of "read the directions when all else fails"
Impatient, low frustration tolerance
A prisoner of the moment
Frequent traffic violations
Frequent, impulsive job changes
Tendency to embarrass others
Lying or stealing on impulse


Poor Organization

Poor organization and planning, trouble maintaining an organized work/living area
Chronically late or chronically in a hurry
Often have piles of stuff
Easily overwhelmed by tasks of daily living
Poor financial management (late bills, check book a mess, spending unnecessary money on late fees)
Some adults with ADD are very successful, but often only if they are surrounded with people who organize them.


Problems Getting Started and Following Through

Chronic procrastination or trouble getting started
Starting projects but not finishing them, poor follow through
Enthusiastic beginnings but poor endings
Spends excessive time at work because of inefficiencies
Inconsistent work performance


Negative Internal Feelings

Chronic sense of underachievement, feeling you should be much further along in your life than you are
Chronic problems with self-esteem
Sense of impending doom
Mood swings
Negativity
Frequent feeling of demoralization or that things won't work out for you


Relational Difficulties

Trouble sustaining friendships or intimate relationships, promiscuity
Trouble with intimacy
Tendency to be immature
Self-centered; immature interests
Failure to see others' needs or activities as important
Lack of talking in a relationship
Verbally abusive to others
Proneness to hysterical outburst
Avoids group activities
Trouble with authority


Short Fuse

Quick responses to slights that are real or imagined
Rage outbursts, short fuse


Frequent Search For High Stimulation

Frequent search for high stimulation (bungee jumping, gambling, race track, high stress jobs, ER doctors, doing many things at once, etc.)
Tendency to seek conflict, be argumentative or to start disagreements for the fun of it


Tendency To Get Stuck (thoughts or behaviors)

Tendency to worry needlessly and endlessly
Tendency toward addictions (food, alcohol, drugs, work)


Switches Things Around

Switches around numbers, letters or words
Turn words around in conversations


Writing/Fine Motor Coordination Difficulties

Poor writing skills (hard to get information from brain to pen)
Poor handwriting, often prints
Coordination difficulties

The Harder I Try The Worse It Gets

Performance becomes worse under pressure.
Test anxiety, or during tests your mind tends to go blank
The harder you try, the worse it gets
Work or schoolwork deteriorates under pressure
Tendency to turn off or become stuck when asked questions in social situations
Falls asleep or becomes tired while reading


Sleep/Wake Difficulties

Difficulties falling asleep, may be due to too many thoughts at night
Difficulty coming awake (may need coffee or other stimulant or activity before feeling fully awake)


Low Energy

Periods of low energy, especially early in the morning and in the afternoon
Frequently feeling tired


Sensitive To Noise Or Touch

Startles easily
Sensitive to touch, clothes, noise and light

When you have completed the above checklist, calculate the following:
Total Score: _______
Total Number of Items with a score of three (3) or more: _______
Score for Item #1: _______
Score for Item #6: _______
Score for Item #7: _______

Dr. Amen suggests: "More than 20 items with a score of three or more indicates a strong tendency toward ADD. Items 1, 6, and 7 are essential to make the diagnosis."
He further adds: "One of the most common ways I diagnose ADD in adults is when parents reluctantly tell me that they have tried their child's medication and that they found it very helpful. They report it helped them concentrate for longer periods of time. They became more organized and were less impulsive. Trying your child's medication is not something I recommend!"

General Adult ADD Symptom Checklist
www.oneaddplace.com/addcheck.htm

Mental Health Links A - Z

These links are not intended as a replacement for medical care. For complete diagnosis and treatment, see your doctor.

"HELPING OTHERS IS THE RENT YOU PAY
FOR YOUR ROOM HERE ON THIS EARTH"
~ unknown ~

updated 12 05 01

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American Association of People with Disabilities
http://www.aapd-dc.org/
1-800-840-8844
1819 H Street, Northwest, Suite 330
Washington, DC 20006

Ask Doc
http://lesbianlife.about.com/people/lesbianlife/library/content/blaskdoc.htm

Ask Dr. Brodkin @ Scholastic.com - Child Psychologist
http://www.scholastic.com/parentandchild/ask/index.htm

Arizona Board of Behavioral Examiners
http://aspin.asu.edu/~azbbhe/

Augusta Bulldogs Pages: Protecting Your Privacy
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/public/genpage.html?nid=988631997&nneighid=402048063&nsupercity=559970528

azfamily.com - Mental Health Q&A - Health in Arizona
http://www.azfamily.com/health/mental/index.html

------------------ Anxiety and Panic Disorders ------------

Anxiety Self Help
http://www.anxietyselfhelp.com/main.htm

Attention Deficit Disorder (Hyperactivity)
http://www.mhsanctuary.com/add/index.html

Bipolar Disorder/Borderline Personality
http://www.mhsanctuary.com/bipolar/index.html

Borderline Personality Disorder Sanctuary
http://www.mhsanctuary.com/borderline/index.html

Complete Resources for Anxiety and Panic Disorder- Understanding and controlling anxiety and panic attacks; help and information for the victim as well as for those that love them.
Complete Resources for Anxiety and Panic Disorder
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/2606/

A support community that has setup a special support chat room to discuss the event and offer emotional help and care to those in need.
Special Chat every Wednesday. Every week, Dr. Grohol holds a weekly chat on this Website at 9:00 pm ET (6:00 pm PT) in Support Room 2. Please consider joining us if you've been affected by this tragedy and would like to talk about it.
HealthyPlace
http://www.healthyplace.com/

Healthy Place.com Anxiety and Panic Community
http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/anxiety/Site/index.htm

Panic Disorder
http://w1.461.telia.com/~u46120759/panic/welcome.html

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Better Things to Say to a Person Who is Depressed
http://www.blarg.net/~charlatn/depression/Best.things.html

Bi-Polar's Path to Recovery
http://www.oz.net/~bhunter/

Butterflies
http://www.drwnet.com/bfly/index.htm

******************* Beethoven Pages *******************

Austria Composer - Ludwig van Beethoven
http://kolibri.cosy.sbg.ac.at/personen/beethoven/index.html

Beethoven: Man of His Word
http://www.polaris.net/~anubis/

Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770 - 1827)
http://www.hnh.com/composer/beeth.htm

Beethoven's House
http://www.beethoven.freeservers.com/

Johan Alkerstedt - Beethoven Pages
http://www.ida.his.se/ida/~a94johal/beethoven/beet.html

Schizophrenia and Ludwig von Beethoven / mentalwellness.com
http://www.mentalwellness.com/mask/beethove.htm

The Unheard Beethoven
http://www.unheardbeethoven.org/

******************* end Beethoven Pages *******************

--------------- Body Image Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders -------------

A site that addresses the issues of media depiction and body image.
About Face!
http://www.about-face.org/

About Face! - Gallery of Offenders #8
http://www.about-face.org/gallery/newten/eight.html

My purpose for these pages is to provide information to teenagers on various health topics. I will focus on topics of special interest to teenagers such as sex, drugs, eating disorders, depression, school and family problems. I would also like to encourage the teens of the web to ask questions in a fairly anonymous way. I understand that sometimes it's hard to ask these questions face to face. I will answer all of your questions as soon as possible and also use commonly asked questions as weekly topics.
Ask Dr. Marla
http://web.wwa.com/~docmarla/

When Eating Goes Awry - An Update on Eating Disorders
http://ificinfo.health.org/insight/eatingawry.htm

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Do you want to know if you suffer from "Alertness Deficit
Disorder," also called ADD? To find out just take this
simple quiz. The questions will help you to determine whether
you may suffer from this. The only known cure for it is
caffeine. If you suffer from this, missing one stop at the
coffee shop could be a major headache.
Caffeine Addict's Quiz
http://www.dhia.psu.edu/caffine.htm

Carol works with adolescents, adults and couples. Her area of expertise is depression, anxiety, panic attacks and post-traumatic stress disorder. She works with people dealing with domestic violence, eating disorders, sexual abuse, codependency and adult children issues. She is on most insurance plans. Call the office and someone will help you get authorization from your insurance if you need it, and set up an appointment for you.

She is partners with: Sean McDevitt, Phd, who works with children and adolescents and families. His specialty is ADD and ADHD. Owen Golden, CISW, who works with adolescents, adults and couples. His specialty is chemical dependency, post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety and panic disorders. Celia Drake, Phd, who works with children and adults. She specializes in most mental health issues, as well as, forensic work, psychological evaluations and psychological testing. Amy Smith, MD, is a child, adolescent and adult Psychiatrist.
Her office is located in the Metro Center Area. We are 1 block south of Peoria on 31st avenue.
Arizona Behavioral Health Specialists
10000 N. 31st Ave. C101
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602)997-6635
Fax (602)997-6642
Carol Bettino, MA, CPC
http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/psyc/cbettino.html

CBSHealthWatch- Home
http://cbshealthwatch.medscape.com/

The Center for Mental Health Services
http://www.mentalhealth.org/cmhs/

The Center for Mental Health Services - Mental Health Services Locator
http://www.mentalhealth.org/databases/default.asp

Center for Psychological Services
http://www.wright.edu/sopp/cps/index.html

Consumer Advocacy Links
http://www.mentalhealth-madison.com/Documents/links.htm#Consumer

Contact - For Providers
http://www.contactbhs.com/providers/index.html

the information that Contact will not freely give out!
Contact - Provider List
http://www.contactbhs.com/about/provider/index.html


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Did You Know? - List of Phobias
http://www.didyouknow.com/phobiaslist.htm

Discovery Health: Depression
http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/9030/8596.html

Discovery Health: Mental Health Zonehttp://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/8271/8271.html

Dody's Anxiety and Panic Disorder Page
http://members.aol.com/doda1207/adpd.html


----------What Are Your Dreams Trying to Tell You?--------

Ask the Dream Doctor - Home Page
http://www.dreamdoctor.com/

Ask the Dream Doctor - Dream Dictionary
http://www.dreamdoctor.com/dictionary/

Ask the Dream Doctor - Parent's Page
http://www.dreamdoctor.com/parents/

I have had recurring nightmares involving my mother and/or sister chasing me or hurting me for many years. They were an integral part of my childhood slumber.
Ask the Dream Doctor
http://www.dreamdoctor.com/common/family2.shtml

Dreams Are For Everyone - Dreams -
http://maxpages.com/dreamsr4ervy1

Dream Dictionary, Intrepretations, Quizzes and More from ThriveOnline
http://thriveonline.oxygen.com/serenity/dreams/

DREAM EMPORIUM dreams, interpretations, journal, lucid dreams, lucidity, nightmares, night terrors, sleep, sleep disorders,
http://dreamemporium.com/site_map.html

Dream interpretation. DESTINY'S GATE dream interpretation. Dream interpretations that are down to earth and easy to understa
http://www.telalink.net/~brandee/index.html

Dream Interpretation Online Dictionary: The Most Comprehensive Listings on the Internet.
http://www.online-dictionary.net/dreams/index.htm

Dreams and Nightmares
http://sleepdisorders.about.com/msubdreams.htm?iam=ask&terms=what+do+my+dreams+mean%3F

The DreamWeavers Web
http://www.webcom.com/dreamwvr/

The interpretation of dreams by sigmund freud
http://psychology.about.com/library/classics/blfreud_dream1h.htm?iam=ask&terms=what+do+my+dreams+mean%3F

Serenity expert: Charles McPhee, Our Dream Interpreter - thriveonline
http://thriveonline.oxygen.com/serenity/experts/dream/charles.whois.html

What Do Your Dreams Tell You?
http://www.dreamaware.com/

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Expert Consensus GuidelinesPsychiatric treatment guidelines for the most difficult questions facing clinicians
http://www.psychguides.com/index.html

Expert Consensus Treatment Guidelines for Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families
http://www.psychguides.com/bphe.html

Expert Consensus GuidelinesTreatment of Psychiatric and Behavioral Problems in Mental Retardation
http://www.psychguides.com/gl-treatment_of_mr.html

Expert Consensus GuidelinesTreatment of Agitation in Older Persons with Dementia
http://www.psychguides.com/gl-treatment_of_agitation_in_dementia.html

Expert Consensus GuidelinesTreatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
http://www.psychguides.com/gl-treatment_of_obsessive-compulsive_disorder.html

Expert Consensus GuidelinesTreatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
http://www.psychguides.com/gl-treatment_of_PTSD.html

Expert Consensus Guidelines Treatment of Schizophrenia
http://www.psychguides.com/gl-treatment_of_schizophrenia_1999.html

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False Memory Syndrome: An Interesting Point of View
http://www.sover.net/~schwcof/popelet.html

Family Health Information - Depression Quiz
http://www.azfamily.com/health/health/depression/index.html

"Welcome to the first online article-search service.
Search for quality articles in more than 300 reputable magazines and journals. "
FindArticles.com
http://www.findarticles.com/PI/index.jhtml


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Gift from Within - See Mental Health Links M - Z under "Traumatic Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders"

Graphology is the science studying somebody’s personality through his or her handwriting. All of us have our own particular way of writing, which is natural for us and can’t be counterfeited, because it’s unique, as it has developed spontaneously day after day, year after year, revealing our inner-self, and giving to an expert details one couldn't even imagine...
Graphology: handwriting analysis
http://www.geocities.com/psychicscience/graphology.html


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Healthy Living ~ Suicide Prevention
http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/public/genpage.html?nid=364709299&nneighid=402048063&nsupercity=559970528

A support community that has setup a special support chat room to discuss the event and offer emotional help and care to those in need.
Special Chat every Wednesday. Every week, Dr. Grohol holds a weekly chat on this Website at 9:00 pm ET (6:00 pm PT) in Support Room 2. Please consider joining us if you've been affected by this tragedy and would like to talk about it.
HealthyPlace
http://www.healthyplace.com/

Holiday Depression and Stress
http://www.healthtouch.com/bin/EContent_HT/hdShowLfts.asp?lftname=NMHA070&cid=HTHLTH

At present this site houses "Trauma Central" and the trauma-related "Online Articles" pages with links to over 500 full-text articles.
Hope E. Morrow, MA, MFT, CTS
http://home.earthlink.net/~hopefull


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InteliHealth
http://www.intelihealth.com/

~~~~~ InteliHealth Children's Series ~~~~~~

InteliHealth: Children's Features
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/20722/23610.html

InteliHealth: ADD
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8306/8306.html

InteliHealth: Depression in Children
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/20722/8830.html

InteliHealth: Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Teenagers
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/20722/8611.html

InteliHealth: Teen Suicide
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/20722/8611/192335.html?d=dmtContent

InteliHealth: What Kids Need to Know About Natural Disasters
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/20722/21342.html

InteliHealth: Why Kids Kill
http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/20722/24790.html

~~~~~ InteliHealth Children's Series ~~~~~~


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MayoClinic.com - Mental Health Center
http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=3.1.11

Mental Health Matters! Psychiatric Research, Alternative Treatment, Emotional Support
http://www.mental-health-matters.com/index.html

MHDNA - Mental Health Search Engine
http://www.azmentalhealth.org/search-e.html

The Medical Information Bureau (MIB) is a central database of medical information. Approximately 15 million Americans and Canadians are on file in the MIB's computers. Over 750 insurance firms use the services of the MIB primarily to obtain information about life insurance and individual health insurance policy applicants. A decision on whether to insure you is not supposed to be based solely on the MIB report.
The MIB does not have a file on everyone. But if your medical information is on file, you will want to be sure it is correct. You can obtain a copy ($8.50) by writing to:
Medical Information Bureau
P.O. Box 105, Essex Station
Boston, MA 02112
or call (617) 426-3660.
The Medical Information Bureau (MIB)
www.mib.com


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National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
http://www.nami.org/
1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)
200 North Glebe Road #1015
Arlington, VA 22203-3754

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD)
http://www.mhsource.com/narsad.html
1-800-829-8289
60 Cutter Mill Road, Suite 404
Great Neck, NY 11021-3196

National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association
http://www.ndmda.org/
1-800-82-NDMDA (1-800-826-3632)
730 North Franklin Street, Suite 501
Chicago, IL 60610-3526

NIMH Public Inquiries
6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 8184
MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Phone: (301) 443-4513
National Institute of Mental Health
www.nimh.nih.gov

A leader in fighting for patients’ privacy rights
405 Waltham St., Suite 218
Lexington, MA 02173
Phone: (781) 861-0635
National Coalition for Patient Rights
www.nationalcpr.org

Noreen's Medical Resource Center - The Medical Book Superstore
http://members.tripod.com/~NoreenWhitehurst/index.html

The problems that exist in our nation are not just about drug abuse and crime. They stem from lack of family unity, communication, forgiveness, and an understanding that we are all created equally, problems or not. The solutions begin in your very own homes and communities. If we learn to love and respect one another for who we are, then the rest will fall into place and the problems will begin to heal naturally.
If you, your child or someone else you know has a problem with substance abuse, depression, mental illness, physical, mental, or sexual abuse; or the everyday stressors that life can bring, I urge you to enter our site.
NRG: Nevada Recovery Guide
http://www.nevadarecoveryguide.com/


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One ADD Place.com
http://www.oneaddplace.com/

Origami and Mental Health Therapy
http://www.geocities.com/paper_folding/


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re: Bi-Polar disorder...
The Pendulum
http://www.pendulum.org/

The Phobia List
http://phobialist.com/

Psych Central: Dr. John Grohol's Mental Health Page
http://psychcentral.com/

Psych Doc's Archives by Topics - ThriveOnline
http://oxygen.thriveonline.oxygen.com/medical/experts/psychdoc/topic.html

Psychology - Home Page
http://psychology.about.com/science/psychology/mbody.htm


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The UCLA School Mental Health Center / Center for Mental Health in Schools has prepared a number of information packets for teachers and mental health professionals who work in schools to deal with a number of topics, such as: Screening/Assessing Students: Indicators and Tools (PDF); Responding to Crisis at a School (PDF); Addressing Barriers to Learning (PDF); Students and Psychotropic Medication: The School's Role (PDF); Substance Abuse (PDF); among others. A great resource.
Resource Aid Packets from UCLA
http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/resource.htm


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Schizophrenia and mentalwellness.com
mentalwellness.com

We at SELFF, Inc. would like to personally welcome all SMI (Seriously Mentally Ill) adults, families of consumers, providers and caregivers to our web site. The web site is designed to offer information regarding our activities and programs available to the SMI population. We anticipate growth in our organization and in the web site.
Welcome to SELFF, Inc.
http.//accessarizona.com/community/groups/selff/

Serenity - ThriveOnline
http://thriveonline.oxygen.com/serenity/

A Shelter in the Storm - A place of support for those who suffer from chronic pain and/or illness.
http://www.ashelter.org/

People do recover, every single day. From alcoholism, drug addiction, mental illness, abuse and trauma, eating disorders and more, people do get better. They rarely do it alone. If help is what you seek, we hope you'll find it here...
Sober Recovery
http://soberrecovery.com/

"Sonja's Angels of Hope is a Christian support group for those who suffer from chronic pain or illness.. we offer support in the way of a newsletter, message board, links and resources to medical related sites of help.. and information on Medical Issues."
Sonja's Angels of Hope
http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/angola/636/

"SWE is an holistic approach to healing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of the person. The purpose is to bring the individual back into a state of harmony and balance through the application of vibration and resonance."
Sound Wave Energy
http://www.cslswe.com/Entrance.htm

Stress Doc's Home Page
http://www.stressdoc.com/

Support4Hope: Depression and bipolar support and chat
http://support4hope.com/


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ThemeStream: Health Matters
http://www.themestream.com/tax/Health/

There's no place like home for the holidays... so they say.
http://www.azfamily.com/health/mental/archives/1999_12_15.html

The Truth in Any Memory: The Memories
http://www.sover.net/~schwcof/memory2.html

A group of adults living with mental illness, developing personal empowerment skills through therapy groups, social skills activities, and job training. Toby Hope BARGAIN ZONE THRIFT STORE............
3608 N. 16th St. Phoenix, Az 85016...NEW SUMMER HOURS... Hours: 10:00-5:00 M-F..(602)248-7094...a non-profit organization benefitting Toby HOPE membership...All donations welcome...COME ON IN AND BROWSE IN OUR COOL, ...AIR-CONDITIONED STORE!..
Toby Hope
http://www.azneighbors.com/436/

Trillian's Mental Health Pages (Cycle Of Moods)
http://members.fortunecity.com/borap/

-------- Traumatic Stress / Post Traumatic Stress ---------

Abuse, Trauma, and Recovery Information: Mental Health Matters!
http://www.mental-health-matters.com/abuse.html

America Unites - Facing the Feelings By Barbara T. Bowman
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/americaunites/facefeelings.htm

Parent & Child interviews esteemed child psychiatrist Stanley Greenspan, M.D.
America Unites - The Impact of Violent Images
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/americaunites/impactimages.htm

Your child may exhibit a host of symptoms. Here's how you can react.
America Unites - Responding to Children's Stress
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/americaunites/stress.htm

Ask Dr. Brodkin @ Scholastic.com - Child Psychologist
http://www.scholastic.com/parentandchild/ask/index.htm

Ask Dr. Brodkin - Aftr the Attacks ~ Children's Changing Emotions and Needs
http://www.scholastic.com/parentandchild/ask/01/18.htm

Ask Dr. Brodkin - Parents ~ Lessening the Aftermath of the Attacks
http://www.scholastic.com/parentandchild/ask/01/17.htm

Association for Traumatic Stress Specialists
http://www.atss-hq.com/

Association for Traumatic Stress Specialists HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH TRAUMA
http://www.atss-hq.com/children.html

The Child’s Loss: Death, Grief and MourningHow Caregivers Can Help Children Exposed to Traumatic Death
http://www.childtrauma.org/Loss2.htm

Child Trauma Academy
http://www.childtrauma.org/

Coping with Traumatic Events: Terrorist Attacks in the United States Special Comments for Children and Youth - Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D.
http://www.childtrauma.org/Traumatic_events_children.htm

Coping with Traumatic Events: Terrorist Attacks in the United States Special Comments for Parents and Caregivers -Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D.
http://www.childtrauma.org/Traumatic_events_caregivers.htm

Coping with Traumatic Events: Terrorist Attacks in the United States Special Comments for Teachers and School Personnel - Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D.
http://www.childtrauma.org/Traumatic_events_teachers.htm

Disaster Mental Health Services
http://www.mentalhealth.org/cmhs/EmergencyServices/default.asp

Effects of Traumatic Events on Children - An Introduction
http://www.childtrauma.org/effects_I.htm

Gift from Within is a 501(c)(3) private, nonprofit organization dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. Our philosophy is to rekindle hope and restore dignity to trauma survivors.
Gift From Within
http://www.giftfromwithin.org

Gift From Within - Links
http://www.sourcemaine.com/gift/Html/links.html

Gift From Within ~ "When Helping Hurts" by Frank M Ochberg, MD
http://www.sourcemaine.com/gift/Html/helping.html

Helping Traumatized Children - A Brief Overview for Caregivers
http://www.childtrauma.org/Principles2.htm

How to Deal with Trauma by Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/newszone/specialreports/under_attack/parents.htm

The American Psychological Association's article about how to deal with traumatic stress and stressful events. It offers tips for recovering from disasters and other traumatic events.
Managing Traumatic Stress
http://helping.apa.org/therapy/traumaticstress.html

After a Disaster: Steps You Can Take to Cope with a Stressful Situation
Managing Traumatic Stress: Tips for Recovering from Disasters and Other Traumatic Events
http://www.wright.edu/sopp/cps/TraumaticStress.html

The premier online resource for information, organizations, and resources related to PTSD.
National Center for PTSD
http://www.ncptsd.org/

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Bibliography
http://www.sover.net/~schwcof/ptsd.html

Links to professional information on Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) from whatever cause.
Post Traumatic Stress Resources
http://www.long-beach.va.gov/ptsd/stress.html

Prairie Ridge - Post Traumatic Syndrome
http://www.niia.net/~jimchancellor/ptsd.html

An interactive forum for the discussion of PTSD.
This forum is for use by Vietnam Veterans, their friends and family.
PTSD 101
http://vets.appliedphysics.swri.edu/patience/index.htm

Scientific American: Explore!: 9/11: The Psychological Aftermath
http://www.sciam.com/explorations/2001/111201anxiety/

Welcome to Sidran Traumatic Stress Institute. We are here to help. It is our hope that the resources and information provided on this site will empower survivors, educate loved ones, support clinicians, and replace the stigma of traumatic stress conditions with greater acceptance and understanding.
Sidran.orghttp://www.sidran.org

Stress, Trauma and Post-traumatic Stress Disorders in Children
http://www.childtrauma.org/ptsd_interdisc.htm

Why is it so Hard to Recover from Being Suicidal?
Suicide and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/ptsd.htm

Helpful article from the National Center for PTSD that describes the effects on survivors of natural disasters, and what can be done to help combat those effects.
Survivors of Natural Disasters
http://www.ncptsd.org/facts/disasters/fs_natural_disasters.html

Symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder
http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx44.htm

A description of symptoms related to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, a debilitating condition that follows a terrifying event.
Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx32.htm

Tips for Talking About Disasters Related to Children and Adolescents
http://www.mentalhealth.org/cmhs/EmergencyServices/after.asp

Trauma Information Pages
http://www.trauma-pages.com/

The Mount Sinai Traumatic Stress Studies Program is comprehensive evaluation and treatment for trauma survivors and their families by experienced professionals. A helpful resource that describes various methods to treat PTSD and related disorders.
Traumatic Stress Studies Program
http://www.mssm.edu/psychiatry/tssp

What Is Psychological Trauma?
http://www.sidran.org/whatistrauma.html


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UBH Home Page
http://www.unitedbehavioralhealth.com/

Unspeakable Truths and Happy Endings
http://www.sover.net/~schwcof/email.html

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.dhhs.gov

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Mental Health
http://www.dhhs.gov/topics/mental.html


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Wings of Madness: Depression Community Support
http://www.wingofmadness.com

Wings of Madness: What to Do for Six Weeks While You Wait for Your Anti-Depressants to Kick IN
http://www.wingofmadness.com/sixwks.htm

Wing of Madness: You Can't Handle Depression on Your Own
http://www.wingofmadness.com/cant.htm


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Mental Health Webrings
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( angels in pain )
http://nav.webring.org/hub?ring=tanya;list

Anxiety Disorder Trust Ring
http://nav.webring.yahoo.com/hub?ring=trust_web&list

Araneum Nostrum - Support for Panic-Anxiety Disorders
http://nav.webring.yahoo.com/hub?ring=araneum&id=109&hub



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Beyond Madness
http://f.webring.com/hub?ring=bmadness&id=91&hub


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The Courage to Heal
http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=couragetoheal;list


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Human Mind WebRing
http://m.webring.com/hub?ring=psyring&id=180&hub

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Kat'z ADD/ADHD+ WebRing
http://nav.webring.yahoo.com/hub?ring=katzaddring&list

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Let The Truth Ring Out!
http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=ringout2&list

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Living with ADD
http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=ADD2&id=44&list

Lost Childhood Webring
http://www.angelfire.com/hi/LostChildHood/rings.html


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One of Many
http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=oneofmany;list


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Panic Patrol!
http://nav.webring.yahoo.com/hub?ring=panicpatrol&id=6&hub

Promises of Recovery
http://i.webring.com/hub?ring=dailyreadings&id=96&hub

Please, no more tears
http://www.webring.org/cgi-bin/webring?ring=stoptears;list


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(Top 50)Social Phobia & Other Anxiety Disorders
http://www.topsitelists.com/bestsites/Christine_E/listall.html

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