Mental Health Resources

The sites below are great reference sources for a wide spectrum of mental health topics. We consider them to be some of the most accurate and authoritative sites.

General Information Sites

National Institute of Health (NIH)

The NIH is a great source for information about most medical conditions, including mental disorders. The site has a vast library containing articles, research, and basic information.
www.nih.gov

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

NIMH is an affiliated site of NIH (above); It is focused on information concerning mental health issues.

The site also has a vast library of current information and research; and is a great reference site:
www.nimh.nih.gov
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mentalhealth.html

CDC -The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Another government site that has information on numerous current medical news and information.
www.cdc.gov

A deep section concerning the safety of various drugs:
http://www.cdc.gov/phlic/sciclips/topics/topic6.html

Healthy Brain Road Map:
http://www.cdc.gov/aging/healthybrain/roadmap.htm

US Food and Drug Administration

http://www.fda.gov/

Latest approved drugs:
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/NewsEvents/ucm130961.htm

American Psychological Association (APA)

http://www.apa.org/

Audience/Subject Specific Sites

AARP

Now a global organization, the organization and its associated site are focused on information relating to people over 50. The site has an excellent section on medical information as it relates to older populations, including a rich section on mental disorders.
www.aarp.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of families dealing with mental illness.

Also a great source of information, as well as information on local and national support groups:
www.nami.org

Mental Health America

With over a century of advocacy, public education, and the delivery of programs and services, Mental Health America is one of the country's leading nonprofits dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives. Site is also rich in information and links to other support groups:
www.nmha.org

Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance

A good site to get info and support on Depression and Bipolar disorders.
www.dbsalliance.org

The Allen Institute for Brain Science

A great site for getting information on the genetic and neurological processes affecting mental health.
www.alleninstitute.org

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

http://www.nida.nih.gov/nidahome.html

There are a number of other sources for reliable mental health information. We would be happy to refer you if you let us know what you are looking for.