Mental Health Links

The following links are listed to provide you with online mental health care information which you may find helpful and interesting. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the content of these sites.

Associations & Institutes

• American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

• http://www.mentalhealth.gov/

• National Institute of Mental Health

• National Mental Health Association

• National Women Health Resource Center

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Suicide Awareness and crisis Hotlines

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

• https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ - Immediate support for someone in crisis, including options for deaf or hearing impaired, veterans, and Spanish speakers.

• Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

Depression

• Depression and How Therapy Can Help

• Depression Screening

• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

Anxiety Disorders

• Basic information about anxiety disorders - Information about anxiety disorders in general, and specific types of anxiety disorders, such as panic disorder, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. This information is provided by the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA), the only national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to informing the public, healthcare professionals and legislators that anxiety disorders are real, serious and treatable.

• Social Phobia/Social Anxiety Association - Provides definitions, explanations of symptoms and treatment, resources and links for people experiencing social phobia/social anxiety disorder.

• National Institutes of Mental Health Post-traumatic Stress Disorder - Booklets, fact sheets, and summaries about PTSD.

• Answers to Your Questions About Panic Disorder

• Calm Clinic

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) (www.chadd.org): CHADD is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with ADHD and their families.

• National Attention Deficit Disorder Association: (www.add.org). Website has a wealth of resources, including a searchable directory of support groups and professionals.

• Contains feature and service articles about ADD, ADHD, autism, and comorbid conditions including depression, anxiety, and learning disabilities like dyslexia. https://www.additudemag.com/

• Russell Barkley, PhD (www.russellbarkley.org):  Barkley is one of the major researchers of ADHD.  His website includes a link to the "International Consensus Statement on ADHD," which is a review of the scientific status of ADHD, including its validity as a diagnostic entity, signed by a large number of academic scientists in the field. In addition, it includes several of his works, i.e., published books, online courses, and other materials.

• Ari Tuckman, PsyD (www.tuckmanpsych.com):  Website of a psychologist who specializes in the treatment of ADHD.  Has numerous short articles on how to address various issues.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

• https://autisticadvocacy.org/

• Autastic.com for late identified autistic adults, community connection and resources

• Aspergerexperts.com founded by 2 Autistic adults who provide advocacy, education, resources

• www.additudemag.com really good resource on ADHD and autism

• aucademy.co.uk Lots of educational info about Autism

• neuroclastic.com Autistic people writing about all things Autism

• aane.org Lots of resources including social and support groups

• https://autismandrace.com/resources/ for Autistic people of color

• https://www.autisminblack.org

• https://thecolorofautism.org

• Neuroclastic’s Guide to the Autistic Mind (written by Autistic writers):
  https://neuroclastic.com/guide/?fbclid=IwAR0pWXR6ftZyvWrxCPMfrpMb_mS6XdGGDMEXQdzDI5Er4JmF87yWt8adUOU

• The Reason I Jump (written by a 13-year-old Autistic boy):

  https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-reason-i-jump-the-inner-voice-of-a-thirteen-year-old-boy-with-autism_naoki-higashida/1879635/item/3910794/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw5-WRBhCKARIsAAId9FnCUBFrgZXs6S7wMiq89TMDwQZffU_i8d6H8z-G2-8jN1_tRNO5FQgaAshQEALw_wcB#idiq=3910794&edition=7343574

•  Why Johnny Doesn't Flap: NT is OK!

  https://www.amazon.com/Why-Johnny-Doesnt-Flap-NT/dp/1849057214#:~:text=Editorial%20Reviews&text=Clay%20and%20Gail%20research%20issues,advocates%20for%20the%20neurodiversity%20movement.&text=Start%20reading%20Why%20Johnny%20Doesn,Kindle%20in%20under%20a%20minute.

• 100-ish Inclusive Children’s Books on Autism and Neurodiversity:

  https://notanautismmom.com/2021/08/25/inclusive-childrens-books-on-autism-and-neurodiversity/

• Guide for parents from the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN):

  https://autisticadvocacy.org/book/start-here/?fbclid=IwAR3Spcn5L2rIe04Adws4XuUNg2qgcxuS_8Yig_XyExVji3lL0_lUHZhJvdU

• Book for Teens by ASAN: Welcome to the Autistic Community:

  https://autisticadvocacy.org/book/welcome-to-the-autistic-community/?fbclid=IwAR097d0eVkQKzLu57o3IRMiGDANs4dzmJrVFCvV4smCWhv3HwlLtPWDe-m4

• PATHOLOGICAL DEMAND AVOIDANCE/PERVASIVE DRIVE FOR AUTONOMY

• https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/what-is-pda-menu/about-autism-and-pda/

  https://pdanorthamerica.org

  https://www.atpeaceparents.com/

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Beyond OCD

• International OCD Foundation

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Give an Hour for veterans and their families

• National Center for PTSD

• Real Warriors (U.S. Department of Defense) for veterans and their families

• The Gift From Within

Eating Disorders

• National Eating Disorders Association

• American Dietetic Association

Child Abuse and Domestic Violence

• Childhelp USA

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website