Links

The following links are good sources of information about and treatment for mental illness:

• American Psychiatric Association: works to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders. http://www.psych.org

• Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law: non-profit legal advocacy organization based in Washington, DC. http://www.bazelon.org

• Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: resources, conferences, and encouragement to parents, educators, and professionals on a grassroots level. http://www.chadd.org

• Disability Rights Resource Guide: news, reviews, and information in print, online, and multimedia forms. http://www.disabilityresources.org

• International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression: research on causes of depression, support groups for patients and loved ones, online screening tool, emergency hotlines. http://www.ifred.org

• Internet Mental Health: online support groups, self-diagnosis tools, and links to basic information and the latest research. http://www.mentalhealth.com

• Mental Health America: advocacy, education, research, and service to improve the mental health of all Americans. http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net

• National Alliance on Mental Illness: recent news, information, support groups, and advocacy. http://www.nami.org

• National Institute of Mental Health: information, clinical trials, and research on mind, brain, and behavior. http://www.nimh.nih.gov

• National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization: information about methods, referrals, list of books and booklets, and clutter hoarding scale. http://www.nsgcd.org

• Network of Care: community-based resources and tools for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers, and service providers. http://www.networkofcare.org

• Obsessive Compulsive Foundation: information, support groups, online treatment provider list, participation in research studies. http://www.ocfoundation.org

• SF Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy: treatment and information about, and research and training in cognitive-behavior therapy. http://www.sfbacct.com