related links
American Psychological Association (APA) Help Center
APA's Help Center is an online resource for brochures, tips and articles on the psychological issues that affect your physical and emotional well-being, as well as information about referrals.
Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress
The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress conducts research, education, consultation and training on preparing for and responding to the psychological effects and health consequences of traumatic events. These events include natural (hurricanes, floods and tsunami) and human made disasters (motor vehicle and plane crashes, war, terrorism and bioterrorism).
Families for Depression Awareness
Families for Depression Awareness helps people in caregiver roles and people with depressive disorders understand the conditions, reduce stigma, and share issues. On this site, you can: read and send Family Profiles to families you know; learn about depression, medical help, support groups, and books; find out how you can help a depressed person seek treatment or manage treatment; and recognize your emotions as a caregiver and family member.
Freedom from Fear
Freedom From Fear (FFF) is a national not-for-profit mental health advocacy association. The mission of FFF is to impact, in a positive way, the lives of all those affected by anxiety, depressive and related disorders through advocacy, education, research and community support.
Healthy Minds
This website from the American Psychiatric Association provides information on a wide range of mental health topics and includes articles, videos, downloadable fact sheets, and events calendars.
Help Starts Here
On this website, the National Association of Social Workers offers professional advice, inspiring stories, and a social worker directory.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. With our more than 320 affiliates nationwide, we represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation – everyday and in times of crisis.
Mental Health: It’s Part of All Our Lives
This website from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides information on mental health conditions, personal stories, and searchable listings of mental health service providers.
Mental Illness: What a Difference A Friend Makes
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers this website for people living with mental illness—and their friends. You'll find tools to help in the recovery process, and you can also learn about the different kinds of mental illnesses, read real-life stories about support and recovery, and interact with the video to see how friends can make all the difference.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is the largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health. Visit this site for information on a range of mental health topics including recent science news related to mental health.
No Stigma
The National Mental Health Awareness Campaign is a nationwide nonpartisan public education campaign that was launched as part of the 1999 White House Conference on Mental Health. We are dedicated to battling the stigma, shame, and myths surrounding mental disorders that prevent so many people from getting the help they need. Our goal is to provide education and create a more accepting environment for people to seek help.
