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
African American Mental Health
American Psychiatric Association's Healthy Minds - Healthy Lives site for African Americans
American Indian - Alaskan Native Mental Health
American Psychiatric Association's Healthy Minds - Healthy Lives site for American Indians and Alaskan Natives
Asian American - Pacific Islanders Mental Health
American Psychiatric Association's healthy Minds - Healthy Lives site for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
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.
For Kids and Teens
Articles, games and book reviews for children and adolescents interested in understanding mental health issues.
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 Psychiatric Association
Latino Mental Health
American Psychiatric Association's Healthy Minds - Healthy Lives site for Latinos
McMan's Depression and Bipolar Web
A comprehensive site run by John McManamy, a former financial journalist who has written extensively about his battles with bipolar illness.
Mental Health America
Mental Health America's site dedicated to advocacy, education, research and service.
Mental Health America Factsheet: Youth and Families
Comprehensive set of Fact Sheets on mental health issues for youth and families.
Mental Health America of Wisconsin
Mental Health America of Wisconsin 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.
NAMI National Multicultural Action Center
Information and resources to reach diverse communities
National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day
Educates and screens for five anxiety disorders.
National Center for PTSD
The Center's mission is to advance science and promote understanding of Traumatic Stress. The Center aims to help U.S. Veterans and others through research, education, training on trauma and PTSD.
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.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
NAMI National's page on Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Information and links dealing with Seasonal Affective Disorder from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
United States Department of Health and Human Service site.
Surgeon General's Report on Children's Mental Health
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.
Surgeon General's Report: Mental Health: Culture, Race, Ethnicity - Fact Sheets
Fact Sheets on Culture, Race, Ethnicity from the Surgeon General's Report
Teen Mental Health
Information and support for teens and their families.
UW Madison Libraries Grant Writing Resource Site
UW Madison Library's grant writing resource center, how-tos as well as resources.
Wisconsin Geriatiric Psychiatry Initiative
WGPI is a group of concerned individuals working together to shape an infrastructure from existing resources to enhance mental health services for older adults in Wisconsin.