Useful Links

Links: Resource information on Depression.

www.mentalhealth.com - a free online encyclopedia of mental health information.

http://www.healingdepression.com/default.asp?content=T3
you can search Physician Locator database of over 100,000 healthcare providers by zip code.

www.prozac.com - official site of PROZAC.

www.nimh.nih.gov Information on post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, and a special fact sheet on helping children and adolescents cope with violence and disasters.

www.depression.org - A foundation that informs the public about depressive illness and its treatability and promotes programs of research, education, and treatment.

www.depressionalliance.org - contains useful information about different types of depression, medical treatment, and self help.

www.psycom.net/depression.central.post-partum.html - articles aimed at helping depressed people better understand what they are going through.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) http://www.nimh.nih.gov
NIMH supports research in science and genetics leading to a better understanding of the causes of mental illness, so that improved treatments and cures can be found. Website includes information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various mental illnesses; the latest advances in treatment and brain research; research articles; educational programs on anxiety disorders and depression; a list of upcoming meetings and events; and information about clinical trials.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) http://www.nami.org
NAMI is a grassroots self-help support and advocacy organization for people with mental illnesses, their families, and friends. Website offers information about mental illness (with a special focus on schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders); treatment breakthroughs; government policy and legislation; legal issues and patients' rights; and programs, support groups, and other resources for family members. Also included are a Helpline, listings of upcoming meetings and events, and links to other mental health sites.

National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association (NDMDA) http://www.ndmda.org
The NDMDA provides education about the nature and management of depressive and manic depressive illness (bipolar disorder) as treatable medical diseases. Website includes information on symptoms and screening; adolescent depression; advocacy issues (such as how to start a support group); funding for mental health research; patient assistance programs; a calendar of related events; and links to related websites. Also includes updates on the status of various mental health legislation.

American Psychological Association (APA) http://www.apa.org
The APA is the world's largest association of psychologists, with a membership of more than 159,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students. Website provides books, journal articles, and research findings on such issues as depression in women and children, child abuse, sexual orientation, television violence, and controlling anger. Also offers access to databases containing more than a million references to psychologically relevant literature, referrals to local psychologists, and a list of psychological associations and related organizations around the world.

The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) http://www.apsa.org/
The APsaA is a professional organization of psychoanalysts throughout the United States. Website provides a range of printed resources; programs and seminars; dates and locations of meetings and events; and advice on finding a psychoanalyst in your area. Includes "Ask a Psychoanalyst," where you can get answers to general questions about psychoanalysis. Other topics include the relationship between psychoanalysis and privacy and confidentiality, economics and managed care, and public policy.

National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems (NAPHS) http://www.naphs.org
The NAPHS, created in 1933, advocates for behavioral health by coordinating treatment and prevention services and programs for children, adolescents, and adults with mental and substance use disorders. Website provides links to NAPHS member organizations and institutions and to other consumer help lines. Also included: a resource catalog, news releases, and ways providers can market their services or products to NAPHS members.

New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI) http://www.nyspi.cpmc.columbia.edu
The NYSPI is the oldest psychiatric research institute in the United States and one of the largest in the world. More than 300 biological, behavioral, and social research studies are currently being conducted there. Website provides links to a wide range of services, including the Anxiety Disorders Clinic, Depression Evaluation Service, Child Research Center (for depression and anxiety), and Schizophrenia Research Unit. Also included: a calendar of events and information on research and treatment for various psychiatric disorders.

National Coalition for Patient Rights (National CPR) http://www.nationalcpr.org
The National CPR is an advocacy organization supporting patients' right to privacy and confidentiality when they consult healthcare professionals. Website includes: various case histories showing how patients' confidentiality rights may be violated; a News Archive with updates on medical privacy issues and legislation; information on privacy in the workplace; legislative "scorecards" for members of the House and Senate; and links to other privacy-related websites.

National Mental Illness Screening Project (NMISP) http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/
The NMISP was developed to coordinate nationwide mental health screening programs and to ensure that they are conducted properly. It is also involved in a number of research initiatives designed to shed new light on America's mental health. Website offers information about no-cost, anonymous, community-based screening programs for alcoholism, anxiety disorders, depression, and eating disorders, among others. Also provided: suicide education and research and information about interactive telephone screening programs.