Nationwide & Online Resources
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (800) 950-6264. NAMI
This nonprofit organization sponsors Family to Family, an education and support program
for families of people with mental illness.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
(800) 826-3632
This organization fosters an environment of understanding about the impact and management of these life threatening illnesses by providing up to date, scientically based tools and information, all written in a language the general public can understand. DBSA mission is to improve the lives of people living with mood disorders. They are assisted by a Scientific Advisory Board of leading researchers and clinicians in the field of mood disorders. Excellent online bookstore.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
This is a direct link to the National Institute of Mental Health.
You can find the latest research on mental illness and many informative pieces on
mental illness diagnois. There is no copyright on these materials
.http://www.factsforhealth.org/
This comprehensive web site specializes in anxiety disorders, depression and Alzhemiers disease.
It offers information, on-line screening tests, downloadable resources, and a referral data base
to help individuals who are suffering from a mood/anxiety disorder find a clinician in their
geographical aerea.
The men behind this web-site John Griest M.D. James Jefferson M.D. and David Katzelnick, M.D.
are recognized nationally and internationally for their contributions to medical research clinical
medicine. They are distinguished scientists.
http://hopkinsmedicine.org/jhhpsychiatry/master1.htm
This is an great resource for every aspect of psychiatry. Raymond DePaulo M.D. is one of the foremost
investigators into the genetic bases of affective disorders, Such as Bipolar disorder,. Depression and
Panic disorder. Information about Child and Adolescent Psychiatry are also on this site.
http://teaminfocus.com.au/the-forgotten-downtrodden/#comments
The above blog is by an Australian, pastor/lawyer, Robert Apps. We heartily recommend it for a fresh perspective on the Bible and mental illness.
http://www.health.com/health/condition-article/0,,20187966,00.html
The above link has lots of information on depression. For some it may be too much especially if you
are in a active episode of depression.
http://www.adnetonline.org/
The mission of Anabaptist Disabilities Network (ADNet) is to provide encouragement and resources to congregations, families, and persons with disabilities as they identify and embrace their God-given gifts and abilities in ministry to each other and to the larger church.
ADNet was formed out of a vision of family members, friends, and persons with disabilities, including mental illness, to establish a permanent national resource and support network for Mennonites and related groups.
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