Here are some links to sites around the web that can provide useful information for people with mental illness and their families. If there is a site you think we should include, please let us know.
Education links
Anxiety and Panic Hub
This extensive site provides resources for all people who experience anxiety, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and phobias.
Because Kids Grow Up: NAMI News
NAMI's quarterly newsletter focuses on children and adolescents with brain disorders, and the issues faced by parents, teachers, caregivers, etc.
ClinicalTrials.gov
ClinicalTrials.gov provides regularly updated information about federally and privately supported clinical research in human volunteers.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Education and advocacy dedicated to improving the lives of people living with mood disorders.
Depression-Screening.org
Sponsored by the National Mental Health Association, this site includes videos with personal stories of depression and a confidential online depression screening test.
Directory of Prescription Drug Patient Assistance
This directory, created by members of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), lists company programs that provide drugs to physicians whose patients could not otherwise afford them.
H.O.P.E.S. Helping Others Prevent and Educate About Suicide
H.O.P.E.S. is a nonprofit organization composed of volunteers helping others through education and advocacy for suicide prevention.
Healthy Minds Healthy Lives
Information on mental health topics from the American Psychaitric Association
Mental Health America
Mental Health America's site dedicated to advocacy, education, research and service.
Mental Health Matters!
An online directory of mental illness resources for professionals, patients and families.
Mentalwellness.com
General information and current news on mental health issues, with a special focus on schizophrenia.
National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day
Educates and screens for five anxiety disorders.
National Institute of Mental Health
Site of the National Institute of Mental Health
National Mental Health Information Center
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration national mental health information center.
Real Men Real Depression
Information and support for men experiencing depression.
Schizophrenia.com
Information and discussions, monthly e-mail newsletter, and more.
Seaonal Affective Disorder
Information and links dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
NAMI National's page on Seasonal Affective Disorder
Surgeon General's Report on Children's Mental Heal
Read online the first Surgeon General's report to focus specifically on the needs of children and adolescents. Emphasizes the necessity for standard screening, assessment, support, and appropriate treatment for the youngest members of our society.