My intention here is not to provide a comprehensive list of websites on the Internet, but merely to list the websites that I've found interesting and useful. If you know of a website that you'd like others to know about, please let me know and I'll check it out. (Clicking on any of these links will open a new window in your browser.)
Government Agencies
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
www.nimh.nih.gov
You pay taxes so you might as well see what your federal tax dollars are doing in the world of mental health. While much of this site is oriented to research and federal grants, the Health and Outreach tab will take you to pages designed for consumers.
California Board of Psychology (BOP)
www.psychboard.ca.gov
This website includes information on the profession of psychology, laws and regulations governing licensed psychologists in California and procedures for filing a formal complaint about a psychologist. In addition, you can verify a psychologist's license and learn whether the BOP has ever suspended or revoked a psychologist's license.
National Center for Postraumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD)
www.ncptsd.org
The NCPTSD aims to advance the clinical care and social welfare of U.S. Veterans through research, education and training on PTSD and stress-related disorders. You may know someone who has returned from duty in Iraq; if so, this website is invaluable. Posttraumatic stress disorder affects victims of natural disasters, too. We who live in earthquake country can find very useful information on this website about PTSD and natural disasters.
Professional Associations
American Psychological Association (APA)
http://psychologymatters.apa.org/glossary.html
This website for the largest national organization of psychologists has many valuable resources for consumers, including a discussion of psychological services on the Internet. The link here is to a comprehensive glossary of terms in psychology. At the top left-hand side of the glossary is link to the Psychology Matters Homepage (Psychological Applications in Daily Life), a portal to all sorts of information for the general public.
California Psychological Association
www.calpsychlink.org
This website also includes information about the practice of psychology in California and other information for the general public.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
Resources for Families
This section of the AACAP website addresses two very common concerns of parents: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (an over-diagnosed and over-medicated disorder) and Kids & Pop Culture. Well worth exploring.
Community-Based (Nonprofit) Organizations
Children's Health Council (CHC) Resource Links
www.chconline.org/content/links
The CHC in Palo Alto is an outstanding source of support and information for parents , children and families. The link here is to their Resource Links page which includes local and national resources.
Parents Helping Parents (PHP)
www.php.com
PHP's mission is to help children and adults with special needs receive the support and services they need to reach their full potential by providing information, training and resources to build strong families and improve systems of care.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
www.adaa.org
From the website: "The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the prevention, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders and to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them."
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
www.ndmda.org
From the website: "The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses. The organization fosters an environment of understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information written in language the general public can understand. DBSA supports research to promote more timely diagnosis, develop more effective and tolerable treatments and discover a cure. The organization works to ensure that people living with mood disorders are treated equitably. DBSA was founded in 1985. " Many educational materials are available free-of-charge the DBSA website.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
www.nami.org
NAMI is comprised of patients, family members and professionals who advocate on behalf of patients who suffer from neurobehavioral disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This website provides a vast array of educational information on the neurobehavioral disorders and their treatment as well as legal and legislative information. Anyone who suffers from a neurobehavioral disorder - or cares about someone who does - would benefit from going to this website.as well as the site for the NAMI California chapter at www.namicalifornia.org
Media
Scientific American Mind (Behavior, Brain Science, Insights)
www.sciammind.com
The publishers of the respected Scientific American put out several specialized science magazines including Scientific American Mind. Its companion website allows access to many of the articles from the print issue of the magazine. The articles offer considerably more substance than those found in Psychology Today magazine while still being readable and engaging.
Government Agencies
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
www.nimh.nih.gov
You pay taxes so you might as well see what your federal tax dollars are doing in the world of mental health. While much of this site is oriented to research and federal grants, the Health and Outreach tab will take you to pages designed for consumers.
California Board of Psychology (BOP)
www.psychboard.ca.gov
This website includes information on the profession of psychology, laws and regulations governing licensed psychologists in California and procedures for filing a formal complaint about a psychologist. In addition, you can verify a psychologist's license and learn whether the BOP has ever suspended or revoked a psychologist's license.
National Center for Postraumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD)
www.ncptsd.org
The NCPTSD aims to advance the clinical care and social welfare of U.S. Veterans through research, education and training on PTSD and stress-related disorders. You may know someone who has returned from duty in Iraq; if so, this website is invaluable. Posttraumatic stress disorder affects victims of natural disasters, too. We who live in earthquake country can find very useful information on this website about PTSD and natural disasters.
Professional Associations
American Psychological Association (APA)
http://psychologymatters.apa.org/glossary.html
This website for the largest national organization of psychologists has many valuable resources for consumers, including a discussion of psychological services on the Internet. The link here is to a comprehensive glossary of terms in psychology. At the top left-hand side of the glossary is link to the Psychology Matters Homepage (Psychological Applications in Daily Life), a portal to all sorts of information for the general public.
California Psychological Association
www.calpsychlink.org
This website also includes information about the practice of psychology in California and other information for the general public.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
Resources for Families
This section of the AACAP website addresses two very common concerns of parents: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (an over-diagnosed and over-medicated disorder) and Kids & Pop Culture. Well worth exploring.
Community-Based (Nonprofit) Organizations
Children's Health Council (CHC) Resource Links
www.chconline.org/content/links
The CHC in Palo Alto is an outstanding source of support and information for parents , children and families. The link here is to their Resource Links page which includes local and national resources.
Parents Helping Parents (PHP)
www.php.com
PHP's mission is to help children and adults with special needs receive the support and services they need to reach their full potential by providing information, training and resources to build strong families and improve systems of care.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
www.adaa.org
From the website: "The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the prevention, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders and to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them."
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
www.ndmda.org
From the website: "The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses. The organization fosters an environment of understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information written in language the general public can understand. DBSA supports research to promote more timely diagnosis, develop more effective and tolerable treatments and discover a cure. The organization works to ensure that people living with mood disorders are treated equitably. DBSA was founded in 1985. " Many educational materials are available free-of-charge the DBSA website.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
www.nami.org
NAMI is comprised of patients, family members and professionals who advocate on behalf of patients who suffer from neurobehavioral disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This website provides a vast array of educational information on the neurobehavioral disorders and their treatment as well as legal and legislative information. Anyone who suffers from a neurobehavioral disorder - or cares about someone who does - would benefit from going to this website.as well as the site for the NAMI California chapter at www.namicalifornia.org
Media
Scientific American Mind (Behavior, Brain Science, Insights)
www.sciammind.com
The publishers of the respected Scientific American put out several specialized science magazines including Scientific American Mind. Its companion website allows access to many of the articles from the print issue of the magazine. The articles offer considerably more substance than those found in Psychology Today magazine while still being readable and engaging.
© 2008, Dr. Eric Olsen, all rights reserved