General Mental Health Sites

http://www.mhainulster.com
Ulster County Mental Health

Dr. Grohol's Mental Health Page http://www.psychcentral.com/grohol.htm
A privately funded and comprehensive resource, this site includes links to dozens of disorder-specific sites as well as a suicide helpline.

Internet Mental Health
 http://www.mentalhealth.com/
A Canadian site that describes itself as a free encyclopedia of mental health information. Extremely informative site offering information on disorders, psychiatric medications, articles, and many links.

National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse http://www.mhselfhelp.org/
"The Clearinghouse is a consumer-run national technical assistance center established in 1986 and funded in part by a federal grant from the Center for Mental Health Services . We are committed to helping mental health consumers improve their lives through self-help and advocacy. Specifically, we help consumers plan, provide, and evaluate mental health and community support services."

National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy http://www.connix.com/~narpa/
National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy (NARPA) is an independent organization, is a unique mix of people who have survived psychiatric institutions, advocates, civil rights activists, mental health workers, and lawyers. NARPA exists to expose abuse, to shed light on coercive and dangerous practices, and to promote real alternatives to a mental health system that even professionals agree is a disgrace.

Mental Health Net http://mentalhelp.net/
A guide to mental health, psychology, and psychiatry resources online. Sponsored by CMHC Systems. The Disorders and Treatments - Main Index (http://mentalhelp.net/dxtx.htm) provides descriptions or symptoms of many mental illnesses. Visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's Self-Help Group Sourcebook Online (http://mentalhelp.net/selfhelp/) for information on community support groups.

SupportPath.com http://www.supportpath.com/
The support links section of this site includes an alphabetical listing of physical and psychological disabilities, and different online and offline resources. The site also includes chats, bulletin boards and professional links.

Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN) http://www.mentalhealth.org/
Operated by the Center for Mental Health Services this site offers access to CMHS databases, consumer/survivor info, mental health information, CMHS/KEN publications, and programs.

Salud mental - Acceso Hispano http://www.selfreliancefoundation.org/saludmental.htm
The Self Reliance Foundation/Acceso Hispano (SRF) has developed this page to provide Spanish speakers with access to informative and reliable mental health information on the Internet in Spanish.

NOSTIGMA.ORG http://www.nostigma.org/
The website of the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign. Provides general information about mental illness, counters myths about mental illness with facts. The "How to Get Help" page (which one can access through a link on the homepage that says "I Need Help Now!") gives contact information for resources that can direct visitors to metal health services in their community.

Resource Guide for Stigmabusters http://mason.gmu.edu/~owahl/RESOURCES.HTM
Created by Dr. Otto Wahl, who researches and has written well-received books about stigma. The Resource Guide includes links to organizations, materials used for public education and stigma reduction, recommended readings about mental illness and stigma, and strategies for combatting stigma and discrimination.

Mental Health Infosource http://www.mhsource.com/
Information and links for laypeople as well as healthcare professionals. This site hosts The Depression Info Center, Bipolar Disorders Information Center, Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders, and The Psychiatric Times.

Dr. Daniel's Mental Health http://www.cccnj.net/~daniels/guide/Mental.htm
Maintained by Dr. Katherine Daniels, an Associate Professor of Nursing at Cumberland County College, this page has lots of links helpfully organized by subject.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill http://www.nami.org/
This site is a comprehensive resource for clinicians and consumers alike. It includes links to affiliates around the country, both state and regional, as well as their Helpline Online and a lot of information on mental illness in the press.

Beacon of Hope http://www.lightship.org/
"A Place For Partners." This site is dedicated to men and women who are partners of someone diagnosed with a severe mental illness. Offers personal stories, coping tips, and resources.

Recovery Resources Online http://soberrecovery.com/
Links to over 2000 recovery-oriented sites: emphasis on addictions, but has many, many mental health sites as well as online support forums.

Alternative Mental Health Online http://www.alternativementalhealth.com/
Sponsored by the Safe-Harbor Project, this site describes itself as "the first major Internet site dedicated to non-psychiatric treatment of the mentally unwell".

National Coalition of Mental Health Professionals & Consumers http://www.nomanagedcare.org
A national organization of professionals, consumers, and consumer advocates, working to address the negative impact of managed care on patients and professionals in mental health care.

Screening for Mental Health http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/index.htm
Screening for Mental Health, Inc. (formerly the National Mental Illness Screening Project) is a nonprofit organization developed to coordinate nationwide mental health screening programs and to ensure cooperation, professionalism, and accountability in mental illness screenings. Their website has information on screening days and programs for alcohol, anxiety disorders, depression, and eating disorders.

CenterWatch Clinical Trials Listings Service http://www.centerwatch.com/main.htm
Designed to be a resource both for patients interested in participating in clinical trials and for research professionals. This site posts information related to clinical trials, such as a listing of more than 41,000 industry- and government-sponsored clinical trials as well as new drug therapies recently approved by the FDA.

Disorder-related Sites

Mental Health Sanctuary http://www.mhsanctuary.com/index.html
Mental Health Sanctuary has information, education, books, and resources on a number of mental illnesses includng Borderline Personality Personlaity Disorder. Also features an Ask the Therapist section, articles on various mental health topics written by consumers and others, and links to online communities.

McMan's Depression and Bipolar Web http://www.mcmanweb.com/
McMan's Depression and Bipolar Web represents the web's most comprehensive site devoted to depression and bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression), with more than 250 articles, more than 150 links, and news - from diagnosis and treatment to personal stories and essays. An equally outstanding resource, which one can subscribe to from the website, is the free McMan's Depression and Bipolar Weekly email newsletter.

NMHA's Depression Screening Website http://depression-screening.org
The website aims to educate people about depression, offer a simple and confidential way to get screened for the illness, and guide people toward appropriate professional help when necessary. In addition to offering a screening test, the website provides a broad range of information, including: the symptoms and treatments of depression; its effect on specific populations, such as women and older adults; where to find help; mental health advocacy; video clips of personal stories about recovery; and links to other helpful websites and groups.

The West Side Speaking & Social Anxiety Clinic http://www.speakeeezi.com
Addresses social anxiety disorder (including stage fright, social phobia, shyness) behaviorally in manageable steps in a supportive environment.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) http://www.dbsalliance.org
Formerly known as the National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association (NDMDA), this site offers information and links on depression and bipolar disorder.

Because Depression Is an Illness http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Villa/5712/index.htm
This page is for anyone who needs information on depression or bipolar disorder. Many useful links to other Internet resources and to community support-groups.

Dr. Ivan's Depression Central http://www.psycom.net/depression.central.html
A clearinghouse for information on all types of depressive disorders and on the most effective treatments for individuals suffering from Major Depression, Manic-Depression (Bipolar Disorder), Cyclothymia, Dysthymia and other mood disorders.

National Foundation for Depressive Illness http://www.depression.org
A useful site focusing on the biological aspect of depression.

Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association http://www.med.jhu.edu/drada/
DRADA has as its mission to alleviate the suffering arising from depression and manic depression by assisting self-help groups, providing education and information, and lending support to research programs. DRADA works in cooperation with the Department of Psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Mood Disorders Support Group of New York City (MDSG) http://www.mdsg.org/
MDSG is a non-profit, self-help organization serving both individuals with depression and bipolar disorder (manic-depression), as well as their families and friends. MDSG "helps people to accept and manage their illness and improve the quality of their life." MDSG is an independent affiliate of the Depressive and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) (formerly the National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association (NDMDA)).

New York City Depression & Mood Disorder Group http://hometown.aol.com/nycmtsinai
The New York City Depression & Mood Disorder Group group is a free, psychoeducational support group in Manhattan (New York City), associated with Mt. Sinai Hospital, that attracts members from all five boroughs, & persons living in New Jersey & Connecticut. The group provides support to persons diagnosed with mood disorders: depression & bipolar disorder, as well as their family members & friends. Support group members include a community of persons dedicated to their wellness & recovery.

Schizophrenics Anonymous http://www.sanonymous.org/
Schizophrenics Anonymous (S.A.) is a self-help support group for persons with schizophrenia or related disorders. It is organized and managed by persons with the illness.

Schizophrenia On-line News Articles http://www2.addr.com/~y/mn/index.html
A searchable database of news articles covering many aspects of schizophrenia.

National Alliance for the Research of Schizophrenia and Depression http://www.mhsource.com/narsad
Primarily research-oriented, but they do provide information on NARSAD artworks (art by consumers).

NEEDID: Network to Explore and Express Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) http://www.needid.bizland.com/
A consumer-run survivors’ support network for individuals with Dissociative Identity Disorder and other trauma related dissociative disorders. Also has pages for concerned others, and fun pages for "DID kidz, the very special inner children and parts of us".

National Eating Disorders Association http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
The National Eating Disorder Association website offers information about NEDA and about eating disorders. NEDA offers programs and curriculum materials to pevent eating disorders, and operates referral and information services to help people with an eating disorder.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) http://www.altrue.net/site/anadweb/
ANAD provides hotline counseling, a national network of free support groups, referrals to health care professionals, and education and prevention programs to promote self-acceptance and healthy lifestyles. All services are free of charge. ANAD also lobbies for state and national health insurance parity, undertakes and encourages research, fights dangerous advertising, and organizes advocacy campaigns to protect potential victims of eating disorders.

Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation http://www.ocfoundation.org
For information and resources on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Our Courage Defines Us/OCDPeer.com http://www.ocdpeer.com
Peer-run website and newsletter discussing obsessive-compulsive disorder and spectrum disorders.

National Attention Deficit Disorder Association http://www.add.org/
Straightforward information and links on ADD.

Borderline Disorder Central http://www.bpdcentral.com/
"A collection of resources for people who care about someone with borderline personality disorder". This site is primarily geared towards information and support for family and significant others of people with borderline personality disorder.

Secret shame [self-injury information and support] http://www.palace.net/~llama/psych/
The introduction to this site notes: "In spite of the title, there is no shame here." Provides straightforward, realistic information on self-injury/self-mutilation/cutting. Informed by voices of experience. Also has sections for family and friends of people who self-injure; living with self-injury; and self-help.

American Self-Harm Information Clearinghouse (ASHIC) http://www.selfinjury.org/
ASHIC - the American Self-Harm Information Clearinghouse - strives to increase public awareness of the phenomenon of self-inflicted violence and the unique challenges faced by self-injurers and the people who care about them. ASHICe strives to educate the general public and medical and psychological professionals about the phenomenon of self-harm. We hope that by disseminating clear, concise, and accurate information about self-harm, we can improve the treatment that those who cope with distress by injuring themselves receive from hospitals, physicians, therapists, and their own families and friends.

Self-Injury Support Site http://www.sisupport.org/
The Self-Injury Support Site's mission is to offer a positive and productive self-injury support site providing alternatives to self-injury, referrals, support groups, affirmations and interactive opportunities.

The Anxiety Panic internet resource (tAPir) http://www.algy.com/anxiety/index.html
This is a great resource for anyone suffering from anxiety or panic, with dozens of coping tips, and there is a "no frames" option.

Anxiety Disorders Association of America http://www.adaa.org/
Resources and information about anxiety disorders for both consumers and professionals.

National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD) http://www.ncptsd.org
The NCPTSD was created within the Department of Veterans Affairs to address the needs of veterans with military-related PTSD. Their website, however, has a tremendous collection of resources concerning PTSD and other enduring consequences of traumatic stress both military and non-military. In addition to fact sheets and other informational resources, one can also access the PILOTS database, an electronic index to the worldwide literature on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental-health consequences of exposure to traumatic events.

Sidran Institute http://www.sidran.org
The Sidran Institute helps people understand, manage, and treat trauma and dissociation. It is one of the nation's leading providers of: traumatic stress education, publications, and resources; training on treating and managing traumatic stress; and trauma-related advocacy and information on issues related to traumatic stress.

Co-Dependents Anonymous http://www.codependents.org/
CoDA is a twelve-step group dedicated to helping people who are co-dependent. They describe themselves as "a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships." A search engine on their web site allows you to locate a local CoDA support group.