Web Resources
Websites resources on this page are organized into two
categories:
General | Women's Mental Health
General
Alcoholics
Anonymous
The authoritative source for meetings worldwide for Alcoholics
Anonymous, the support network.
Welcome
to Al-Anon/Alateen
The support network for persons with family members with
alcohol and drug disorders.
Anxiety
Disorder Association of America
Excellent source of facts on Generalized Anxiety Disorder,
Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Post-traumatic
Stress Disorder.
Children
and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivty Disorder
An excellent web site for adults with and parents of
children with Attention Deficit Disorder.
Depression-Screening.org
Provides a confidential, self assessment tool for the
diagnosis of depression.
The
Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and
Reproduction
The official site of the Kinsey Institute, an interdisciplinary
center for the study and understanding of human sexuality,
gender, and reproduction. An excellent source of information
on sexual orientation, women's sexuality, sexual abuse,
contraceptions, HIV/AIDS and STDs, and transgender issues.
Narcotics
Anonymous
The support network for persons with drug abuse and addiction
disorders.
National
Alliance on Mental Illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the largest
grassroots organziation of people with menatl illness
and their families. Excellent source of information and
education on diagnoses and treatment.
National
Eating Disorders Association
A non-profit organization website dedicated to supporting
individuals with eating disorders. Good source for basic
information and resources.
National
Institute of Drug Abuse
National Institute of Drug Abuse official government
website for drug abuse and addiction. Excellent source
fo facts on all substances of abuse including nicotine
and steroids.
National
Institute of Mental Health
The website for the largest scientific organization in
the world. their health and outreach section is helpful
for information and resources for patients.
National
Mental Health Association
The National Mental Health Association official site.
Excellent source fo information on psychopharamcology
for the lay person.
American
Psychiatric Association
The official website for the American Psychiatric Association.
Good source for latest standards in diagnosing and treating
mental illnesses.
American
Psychological Association
The official website of the American Psychological Association.
Excellent source for articles and books on host of psychological
ailments.
National
Sleep Foundation
A non-profit organization dedicated to sleep disorders
and other conditions that affect sleep.
Women's Mental Health
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Provides information
on a variety of topics including abortion, contraception, pregnancy,
menopause, and female specific cancers.
Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Women’s Mental
Health
Addresses psychiatric conditions in women, including
premenstrual syndrome, postpartum depression, and perimenopausal
mood changes.
The National Infertility Association
Self-help
organization for infertile couples and sponsors support
groups throughout the country.
The National Women’s Health Information Center
Provides
information for women on a variety of topics including
pregnancy, breast-feeding, heart disease, etc.
North American Menopause Society
A
non-profit organization that promotes women’s health
during midlife and beyond through an understanding of
menopause.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Offers informaton
about pregnancy, birth control, abortion, adoption and
parenting.
Post-partum Support Group
An international network of individuals and organizations
whose purpose is to increase awareness bout the emotional
experience during and after birth.
Post-partum Support International
Increases awareness of the emotional changes women experience
during and after giving birth.
Reach to Recover
A Program
of the American Cancer Society for women who have had
breast cancer surgery that provides information about
cancer, decision making tools, clinical trials, and ways
to cope with cancer.
We Can Weekend, American Cancer Society
Provides
retreats for families dealing with cancer with the focus
on problems families encounter with cancer.
Y-ME National Breast Cancer
Organization
Provides 24-hour
hotline with trained volunteers, breast cancer survivors
who provide information and support.