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Mental Health TopicsMental Health LinksWe do our best to find sites that provide the most accurate and up-to-date information about mental health issues. Because it is impossible to provide an inclusive list of helpful sites, feel free to submit your suggestion for a new site or let us know if you are unable to access a link by contacting us.
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National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fact Sheet APSAC - The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children Responding to Child Sexual Abuse Prevent Child Abuse - Wisconsin Chapter Resources for Preventing and Recognizing Child Sexual Abuse Stop It Now! The Campaign To Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Resources on Coping with Traumatic Events
Anxiety Information and Fact Sheets Anxiety Disorders: The Role of Psychotherapy Answers to Your Questions About Anxiety Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Information, Resources, and Fact Sheets from the OCD Foundation Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - brochures and information from the National Institute of Mental Health Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: What it is and How it is Treated Treatment Guidelines for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - a guide for patients and families Anxieties.com-Free anxiety self-help site
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD Information and Resources ADDitude Magazine - news articles and information for people with ADHD. ADHD in Adults - information about adult symptoms, suggestions for coping strategies, tips for partners of ADHD individuals, workplace issues, and other resources. Adult ADHD: What does it look like? - Adult indicators, evaluation, treatment, and family issues. ADHD: What Parents Should Know - a comprehensive guide to school and medication issues, strategies for the home, and preparation for adulthood. Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) - plenty of resources for children and adults with ADHD and their families; updated information, fact sheets, and advocacy. National Resource Center on ADHD - a national clearinghouse of information and resources on ADHD. Couples and ADHD - practical strategies and advice for how both partners can cope if one of them has been diagnosed with ADHD ADHD Links from Medline - lots of useful information on symptoms, diagnosis, parenting, and coping. Unproven Treatments for ADHD - a list of alternative but ineffective treatments from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Parenting a Child With ADHD - useful strategies from CHADD. Parenting Teens with ADHD - describes common mistakes parents make with ADHD teens, as well as strategis that are more effective. Peer Relationships and ADHD - why children with ADHD have trouble with social skills and what to do about it.
Asperger's Syndrome - web site by Tony Attwood, one of the leading experts in the area of Asperger's Disorder. Asperger Syndrome Information & Support Asperger Tips: A Quick-Start Guide to the World of Asperger's Syndrome Asperger's Syndrome: Learning Styles and Educational Interventions - article on the characteristics of children with Asperger's, written by Susan Stokes, autism specialist for CESA 7 Center for the Study of Autism National Institute for Child Health & Human Development-Autism O.A.S.I.S.: Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support Caring for a Child with Special Needs: Tips for Babysitters - A booklet by the Wisconsin Council on Developmental Disabilities with tips for babysiting a child with autism as well as other developmental disabilities. AutismSA: Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders IAN: Interactive Autism Network-Links the autism community and researchers. Helps families stay informed about autism research, provide feedback and make their voices heard.
Bipolar Disorder Overview from the National Institute of Mental Health
Understanding Alzheimers: Warning Signs and Symptoms Brain Injury Association USA Home Page Head and Brain Injuries: Information and Resources - a collection of links from Medline, including information on traumatic head injury, concussions, and more Forgetfulness: It's not Always What You Think - explains the difference between the normal memory problems of aging, Alzheimers and dementia; includes overview of treatment and coping strategies Memory Loss: Should I be Concerned? - frequently asked questions and answers about memory problems associated with aging
Memory Strategies Introduction to Mnemonics - This site provides a quick introduction to mnemonics in general, as well as a quick-reference source for people seeking information or help with specific subjects, including astronomy, history, biology, math, language, and more.
Take a free, confidential Depression Screening Test online Depression Information and Fact Sheets Depression Information from MedlinePlus -resources and fact sheets on depression in women, men, children, teenagers; includes information on treatment, prevention, and special conditions. Depression in Children and Adolescents Depression in Children: How it is Treated Depression: How Psychotherapy Can Help
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Controlling Anger Before It Controls You National Institute of Mental Health Psychotherapy: How Talking Can Help Techniques for Controlling Stress - Explains what stress is and what causes it, and describes techniques for tackling stress at the source, such as performance planning, imagery, relaxation training, rational thinking, etc.
Grief & Bereavement Resources - For Professionals and the General Public Understanding the Grief Process - AARP website including help with necessary tasks after a loss Coping with Loss - helpful information about coping with loss Talking With Children About Death - practical, developmental, and other issues when discussing death with children Helping Children Deal With Death and Funerals - tips for how parents can prepare children when a family member is dying from cancer How to Help Your Child Deal with Death - advice for parents for what to say, and how to cope with your own felings in order to help your child Pregnancy and Newborn Loss: What to Say - tips for how family members and friends can be most supportive during the grieving process How to Write a Condolence Note - helpful things to say, and list of phrases to avoid (even though they may be well-intended)
Understanding Causes, Signs, and Prevention of Suicide Understanding and Helping the Suicidal Person Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Youth Suicide Coping When a Loved One Takes Their Life
Tourette Syndrome Fact Sheet- from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strokes Neuroscience for Kids - Tourette Syndrome Tourette Syndrome - Now What? What to do when your child is newly diagnosed |
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