Mental Health Links
The following links provide additional information and resources on a wide variety of topics related to mental and emotional health. While professional counseling is beneficial and even essential in many cases, the resources below offer an opportunity to learn more deeply about an issue that may be affecting you or someone close to you. Visit any of the links below to learn more.
Addiction and Recovery Resources
Addiction in any form can be highly devastating when left untreated. Whether you or a loved one is struggling with an addiction to drugs, alcohol, sexual habits, gambling, or something else, the following resources may assist in recovery.
Clarity House: www.claritysoberliving.com
Miracle House: http://www.cloverdalemiraclehouseinc.com/
Reality House: www.realitysoberliving.com
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Resources
Center for On-Line Addiction
Habit Smart
SAMHSA's Substance Abuse/Addiction
SAMHSA's Treatment and Recovery
Web of Addictions
Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health problems. Learn how you can help yourself or your loved ones at these links.
Answers to Your Questions About Panic Disorder
National Center for PTSD
Obsessive Compulsive Information Center
Associations for Mental Health
The following associations provide additional information and resources about a variety of general mental health topics.
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
American Counseling Association
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Society
Canadian Mental Health Association
Center for Mental Health Services
National Institute of Mental Health
National Mental Health Association
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a relatively common disorder that affects many children and adults and can present obstacles to education and healthy personal development.
ADDA - Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, NIH
Born to Explore: The Other Side of ADD/ADHD
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
If you or a loved one has been a victim of domestic violence, child abuse, or any other form of abuse, the first and most important thing you can do is find a safe environment for the victim.
Childhelp USA®
SAMHSA's Children and Families
SAMHSA's Protection and Advocacy
Questions and Answers about Memories of Childhood Abuse
The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website
Women, Violence and Trauma
Chronic Fatigue
Nothing hinders your lifestyle quite as much as incessant fatigue. There is help for this condition.
Depression
Depression occurs in many forms and can have severe effects across all aspects of life including work, education, and family. Even in the midst of depression, there is hope. Thousands of individuals successfully conquer this condition every year.
Bipolar Disorder News - Pendulum.org
Depression and How Therapy Can Help
Depression Screening
Depression Test, Symptoms of Depression, Signs of Depression
Developmental Disorders
As emerging research brings the details of childhood development to life, new disorders and treatments are uncovered. Learn about this often confusing and sometimes controversial field of mental health here.
Asperger's Disorder
NeuroWeb
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Diagnosis
Understand how the diagnosis process works.
DSM-IV-TR: Diagnoses and Criteria
Dissociation and Traumatic Stress
Traumatic stress disorders affect individuals who have experienced horrific or tragic events.
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are of great health concern. Learn more about eating disorders and what you can do to cope at these links.
American Dietetic Association
Something Fishy
Journals and Media
The following links direct to both scholarly and general information sources on the subject of mental health.
ADHD Report
Anxiety, Stress and Coping
Autism
Childhood
Contemporary Hypnosis
Dementia
Depression and Anxiety
Dreaming
Drug and Alcohol Review
Dyslexia
Early Child Development and Care
Eating Disorders
Educational Assessment
Journal of Gambling Studies
Journal of Happiness Studies
Journal of Mental Health and Aging
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
Language and Cognitive Processes
Loss, Grief & Care
Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Metaphor and Symbol
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
Parenting
Personal Relationships
Personality and Individual Differences
Psychiatric Bulletin
Psychology of Men & Masculinity
Psychology Today
Stress and Health
Studies in Gender and Sexuality
Substance Abuse
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
Trauma, Violence & Abuse
Medication Information and Options
The medical field has provided many effective treatment options to individuals struggling with mental health issues. But medication, and choosing the correct medication, can be a complex subject. Learn as much as possible to ensure the health of yourself and your loved ones.
Drug Interactions, Alternative, MotherNature
Drug Interactions, DIRECT
Medical Dictionary
Medications, FDA
Medication, Internet Mental Health
Medications, PDR
Medline, Comparison
Multivitamins
SAMHSA's Psychiatry and Psychology
Mental Health Care Links - General
The following links provide general information about mental health and psychology. It can be helpful to explore these links if you are considering counseling for yourself or a loved one.
GoodTherapy.org
Internet Mental Health Counselor
Let’s Talk Facts, APA
Mental Health InfoSource
Mental Health Net
Mental Health Counselor Resources, About.com
Mental Help Net
Mental Illnesses/Disorders
PsychCentral.com
University of Michigan Health Topics A to Z
Web Sites You Can Trust, Medical Library Association
Personality Disorders
Personalities are highly complex and can be affected by a number of internal and external factors. Learn more about personality disorders at these links.
Mental Help Net - Personality Disorders
Personality Disorders - Focus Adolescent Counselor Services
Suicide Awareness and Hotlines
Any hint at suicide should be taken seriously. If a loved one has mentioned that he or she is having suicidal thoughts, this is not something that should ever be ignored. Take the necessary steps to get the help that is needed.
SAMHSA's Suicide
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Suicide: Read This First
Additional Resources
HIV/AIDS
InfoQuit Smoking
Interpretation of Dreams
Keirsey (Myers-Briggs) Temperament Sorter
NutraSanus.com Natural Health Supplements Guide
Signs of Menopause, Symptoms of Menopause
Note: Dr. Walsh is not responsible for the content, claims, or representations of the sites listed here. Any information gained through these sites should not be taken as professional advice or counsel except where noted as such by the sites themselves.