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Basic InformationMore InformationLookupsLatest NewsFor Mentally Ill, Gap in Life Expectancy Up Since 1985Latest Edition of Psychiatry's 'Bible' Launched Amid ControversySocial Considerations Not Accounted for in DSM-5Belief in God Tied to Greater Psychiatric Treatment ResponseBrain Wiring May Explain Unhealthy Obsession With LooksPsychopaths May Lack Capacity for EmpathyFaith May Complement Treatment for Mental IllnessHospitalization OK for Psych Patients Can Take HoursMental Health Seaches on Web Follow a Seasonal PatternSeverely Injured Vets May Need Ongoing Emotional CareGoogle Search Trends Suggest Mental Woes Vary by SeasonsMental Illness a Frequent Cell Mate for Those Behind BarsU.S. Must Step Up Response to Vets, Report SaysNews Coverage of Shootings May Boost Stigma of Mental IllnessPeople With Mental Illness Make Up Large Share of U.S SmokersADHD Can Often Persist Into AdulthoodSNPs Confer Risk for Multiple Psychiatric DisordersChildhood Bullying Linked to Adult Psychiatric OutcomesShared Genes May Link ADHD, Autism and DepressionPeople With Disabilities More Likely to Become Victims of ViolenceAntipsychotic Rx for 22 Percent of Nursing Home ResidentsSmoking Rates Much Higher Among the Mentally Ill: CDCPsychiatric Drugs More Often Prescribed in the SouthMarked Geographic Variation in Mental Health Medication UseSocial Withdrawal, Isolation Should Be Addressed in YoungMental Disorders Linked With Domestic Violence, Study SaysFor Psychiatric Patients, Cancer Is Often Spotted Too LateWorkplace Bullying Takes Toll on Witnesses Too, Study FindsBenzodiazepines Linked to Higher Risk of PneumoniaADHD Can Cause Lifelong Problems, Study FindsConcerns for Long-Term Safety of Antipsychotics in Over 40sSAMHSA: Prevalence of Mental Illness in U.S. Stable in 2011Psychiatry Gets Revised Diagnostic ManualMental Illness Affects 1 in 5 U.S. Adults, Survey FindsLong-Term Use of Some Antipsychotics Not Warranted in Older Adults: StudyFor Many, 'Superstorm' Sandy Could Take Toll on Mental HealthMore Evidence Linking Creativity, Mental IllnessDeployment Affects Mental Health of Relief WorkersWhere You Live May Boost Your Sense of Well-BeingPsych, Sleep Meds May Affect DrivingPhysical Ailments Take Toll on Mental Health: StudySerious Mental Illness Tied to Higher Cancer, Injury Risk: StudiesGenes Influence Whether Psych Drugs Lead to Weight GainAging Boomers' Mental Health Woes Will Swamp Health System: ReportFamily History of Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder May Up Kids' Risk for AutismEmployment Key to Helping Veterans Adjust to Life Back HomeCannabis Use for Fibromyalgia Linked to Poor Mental HealthMental Health Woes Raise Odds for Prescription Painkiller AbuseU.S. Soldier in Custody Following Slaying of 5 Americans in Iraq Questions and AnswersLinksBook Reviews |
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Reviewed Mental Disorders Associations Links
(viewing 1 - 5 of 6)Mental Health America (formerly National Mental Health Association)
Mental Health America
The nation's only citizen volunteer advocacy organization dedicated to addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illnesses. The Association accomplishes its mission as a force for social change through: Advocacy, Prevention, Information and Referral, Public Education, and your help. Provides free information on over 200 mental health topics including bipolar disorder, depression, bereavement, post-traumatic stress disorder and warning signs of mental illness. They also provide referrals to local mental health services and distribute a free national directory of local mental health associations and offers low-cost materials. Offers general information on mental health problems and legislative alerts. Clean design makes navigation a breeze.
American Psychiatric Association Online
American Psychiatric Association
The American Psychiatric Association is a national medical specialty society whose more than 35,000 physician members specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional illnesses and substance use disorders. Includes 'Let's Talk Facts' brochures on many mental disorders, resource links and public policy information for the general public.
Treatment Advocacy Center
Alicia Aebersold
The Treatment Advocacy Center is a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to eliminate barriers to treatment of severe mental illness. TAC acts as a resource to consumers, family members, lawmakers, attorneys, and other legal and medical professionals. In addition to their excellent news coverage of mental health advocacy and legal issues, there are many unique and important resources for families with severely mentally ill members - such as a free searchable database of attorneys experienced in committment law. An excellent site that we've granted our highest rating.
Mental Health Association of New South Wales
Linda Berrigan
The webpage of the Mental Health Association of New South Wales Inc., a non-government organisation funded by Northern Sydney Area Health. This page presents a wealth of information on mental disorders (including in downloadable format), advocacy activities and extensive listings of support groups for the NSW area. Really nicely done.
National Empowerment Center
NEC
The National Empowerment Center is a MA-based organization run by 'mental illness survivors/expatients' that has as its aim to support and empower recovery for all persons with mental illnesses. You can call the NEC (toll free in USA - 1-800-POWER2U or 1-800-769-3728; Outside of USA - +978-685-1518) for information on topics like advance directives, shock treatment, self-help groups in your area, legal services in your area, meditation and self-help techniques, coping with depression, etc. They also run advocacy services, and are writing a history of mental illness from patient's perspectives. The site design is minimal but easy to use.
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