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General Resources
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is the leading national professional medical association dedicated to treating and improving the quality of life for children, adolescents, and families affected by mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders.
Website: AACAP
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their families.
Website: NAMI
Mental Health Transformation in Washington State
Website: MentalHealthWS
ADHD Resources
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families.
Website:
CHADD
Depression and Bipolar Resources
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the nation’s leading patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses; depression and bipolar disorder.
Website: DBSA
Medication/Drug Information
Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outlines a comprehensive commitment to the safety of drugs and other medical products.
Website: FDA
PDR Health (Physician Desk Reference) gives explanations for the safe and effective use of prescription and nonprescription drugs—explanations that are consistent with the information professionals are referencing in the PDR.
Website: PDRhealth
Schizophrenia Resources
Schizophrenia.com is a leading non-profit web community dedicated to providing high quality information, support and education to the family members, caregivers and individuals whose lives have been impacted by schizophrenia.
Website: Schizophrenia.com
Anxiety Information
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is the only national, non-profit organization solely dedicated to informing the public, healthcare professionals and legislators that anxiety disorders are real, serious and treatable.
Website: ADAA
The Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Alliance is a group of professional and advocacy organizations that have joined forces to provide educational resources to individuals diagnosed with PTSD and their loved ones; those at risk for developing PTSD; and medical, healthcare and other frontline professionals.
Website: PTSDAlliance
The National Center for PTSD (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. This site is an educational resource on PTSD and traumatic stress, for veterans and also for mental health care providers, researchers and the general public.
Website: NCPTSD
Eating Disorders (Male and Female Information)
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest not-for-profit organization in the United States working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image and weight issues. This site also helps family and friends to those who have an eating problem.
Website: NEDA
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