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Links to Additional Resources
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a Category:
Depression, Suicide,
Cutting & Self-Harm, Women,
Eating Disorders, Teens,
Gay & Lesbian, Trauma,
General
Depression
- National
Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
(Devoted exclusively to supporting scientific investigations on brain and behavioral disorders through direct funding of promising research)
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Depression
After Delivery
(Offers support and education for post-birth depression. Extensive national and local resource page)
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Post
Partum Depression Resources
(Another Web resource for post-birth depression)
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Dr.
Ivan's Depression Central
( A central clearinghouse for information on all types of depressive disorders and the most effective treatments for individuals suffering from Major Depression, Manic-Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Cyclothmia, Dysthymia and other mood disorders)
- National
Foundation for Depressive Illness
(Provides public and professional information about Affective Disorders, the availability of treatment, and the urgent need for further research)
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Depression
and Bipolar Support Alliance
(National organization with extensive information on bipolar disorder (manic depression). Sponsors local chapters offering nearly 1,000 peer-run support groups where you will find comfort and direction in a confidential and supportive setting, and where you can make a difference in the lives of others. Most groups are volunteer run and provide self-help through facilitated meetings)
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National
Mental Health Association's Online Depression Screening
Test
(The mission of this Association is to educate patients, families, professionals and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illnesses as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and their families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses. Here you can download free copies of educational materials; locate local support groups, find advocacy tools, and much more)
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New
York University Online Depression Screening Test
(Great online depression test sponsored by New York University, School of Medicine's Psychiatry Department. Easy-to-use self-assessment tool).
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Web-Md Medical Information
(In-depth and comprehensive resource center that provide information on all aspects of depression, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.)
Suicide
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Befrienders
International
(Suicide prevention and support information in 40 countries and in 12 languages)
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Suicide
Prevention Advocacy Network (SPAN)
(Links the energy of those bereaved by suicide with the expertise of leaders in science, business, government and public service to achieve the goal of significantly reducing the national rate of suicide by the year 2010)
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Kristin
Brooks Hope Center
(Website of the renowned Hope Center. A wealth of practical information as well as a step-by-step plan for the depressed to move into healing)
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Suicide
Awareness/Voices of Education
(Known as "SA/VE" with a mission to provide suicide prevention education and to speak for suicide survivors. Built on the premise that #1 cause of suicide is untreated depression)
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American
Association of Suicidology
(Site is designed as a resource for anyone concerned about suicide, including Association members, suicide researchers, therapists, prevention specialists, survivors of suicide, and people who are themselves in crisis. Certifies Hotlines across the US. CrisisLink is certified through this Association)
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National
Organization for People of Color Against Suicide
(NOPCAS was founded by three African-American suicide survivors. Its goal is to bring suicide and depression awareness to minority communities that have historically been discounted from traditional awareness programs.) -
Suicide
Prevention Resource Center
(The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) supports suicide prevention with the best of science, skills and practice. The Center provides prevention support, training, and informational materials to strengthen suicide prevention networks* and advance the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.)
Cutting and Self-Harm
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Healthy
Place: Self-Injury Community
(Online community for people seeking support, information, or friendship. Includes e-mail mailing list, transcripts from online conferences, and online journals of self-injurers)
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SAFE
Alternatives
(Treatment program for assistance dealing with self-injury. Toll-free phone: 1-800-DONTCUT (1-800-366-8288))
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Self
Abuse.Com
(A personal website with a large list of links related to self-injury. A great starting point for learning more about dealing effectively with self-injury)
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Self-Injury
Information and Resources
(Includes information on self-injury, including common myths and helpful ways to respond, methods for coping with the urge, alternatives to use instead of self-injury, how to cope with flashbacks, tips about going with a self-injurer to the Emergency Room, and other resources)
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Self
Injury: You are not the only one
(A premier self-injury website. Includes a wealth of information, an active chat room, web board and access to the Bodies Under Siege e-mail mailing list)
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Young
People and Self-Harm
(Large list of international "Information Resources". Online forum lets people add their own research, program, practice or other resources to the list)
Women
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The
Anger Project
(Are you a women who needs to vent? Check out this site, dedicated to research in the area of women's rage. With an open and honest message board, this forum zeros in on how to construct health anger.)
Eating Disorders
Teens
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Kids
Aid
(Designed specifically for youngsters coping with the loss of a loved one. This site takes an interactive approach -- offering online support groups, a confidential question-and answer service, and a place for kids to post advice, poems and artwork.)
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Advocates
for Youth
(Dedicated to creating programs and advocating for policies that help young people make informed decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Provides information, training, and strategic assistance to youth-serving organizations, policy makers, youth activists, and the media in the United States and the developing world)
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Health
Initiatives for Youth (HIFY)
(San Francisco-based organization believing that the best answers to today's youth health problems lie with youth themselves. HIFY's programs rely on the strength, resilience and creativity of youth and the foresight, support and commitment of adults to address pressing youth health issues. In order to meet the many needs of youth, HIFY works on three levels: (1) with the youth themselves, (2) with providers, teachers and parents who work and live with youth and (3) with local, state and national politics and government to facilitate and advocate for changes within the health, education and service systems for young people)
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Teenage
Depression Resources
(Clinical Depression isn't for adults only -- young people who are under stress, experience loss or have attention, learning or conduct disorders are also at high risk. On this site, a team of experts provide extensive information on distinguishing between the depressed behavior of children and teenagers and that of afflicted adults. Also discusses various treatments and offers links to facts about other psychological disorders and treating them.)
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Families with Troubled
Teens
(Internet clearing house of information and resoures to help families with troubled teens and the professional who serve them.) (US & Canada)
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Jed
Foundation
(The Jed Foundation is a nonprofit public charity committed to reducing the youth suicide rate and improving the mental health safety net provided to college students nationwide. We invite you to explore The Jed Foundation's web site to learn more about our work and to help answer your questions and concerns.)
Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, Transgender (GLBT)
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Youth
Guard
(Non-profit organization providing support services on the Internet to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, questioning, and straight supportive youth)
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National
Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender
Youth
(Out Proud)
(Offers a wide range of resources available for youth and educators)
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LLEGO
- The National Latina/o Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender Organization
(Addresses issues of concern to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Latinas/os at the local, state, regional, national and international levels. Information is in Spanish and English)
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Transgender
Soul
(Contains resources for understanding the psychological nature of the transgender journey, healing transgender persons from the stigmatization of hetero-normative cultural beliefs, and exploring transgressive gendered experience)
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Parents
and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
(Promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends through support, education, and advocacy. Extensive local chapter network)
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Gay,
Lesbian, and Straight Educators Network
(The leading national organization fighting to end anti-gay bias in K-12 schools. Seeks to build a future in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression)
Trauma
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National
Organization for Victim Assistance
(National organization to promote rights and services for victims of crime and crisis everywhere.)
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CyberCenter for Living Creatively with Life's Challenges
(Resource center offering support and hope for those facing challenges, crises, change, unexpected events, and turning points in their lives)
General
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Psychological Services Central
(Whatever your mental health query, turn to this one-stop source. Worried you're suffering form a mental health disorder? Take a test to screen for symptoms. Trying to locate a support group, Website or mental heath processional? Tap into the extensive director of resources. You'll also find the latest psychology-related news, articles and book reviews.)
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Brain
Disorders Network
(Serves as a network of health care organizations which provides quality health care information, services and products. Provides a mechanism for organizations who are interested in the cure and treatment of neurological and mental disorders to deliver the latest information to those interested. Includes voluntary health agencies, managed care organizations, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, clinical providers, employers and the insurer)
- National
Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
(Nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders. 1,200 state and local affiliates)
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The National
Mental Health Association (NMHA)
(The country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million individuals with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service. 340 affiliate US chapters)