Helpful Links

Bipolar.com
This website includes up-to-date information about recognizing bipolar disorder and getting a proper diagnosis.

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Information on depression and bipolar disorder questionnaire to identify mood disorder.

Mental Health Association in Texas
A non-profit organization whose mission is to promote mental health for people who have mental illness and promote social awareness for research and education.

MyDepression.com
Find comprehensive depression information: FAQ, useful links, downloads and more.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
A mental health consumer group. Offers advice, news and book reviews.

National Association for Children Behavioral Health
Promotes the availability and delivery of appropriate and relevant topics for children with, or at risk of, serious emotional or behavioral disturbances.

National Institute of Mental Health
Describes the organization's research grants and offers a registry of volunteers. Includes consumer education pamphlets.

National Mental Health Association
Search for helpful information on a variety of mental health topics, or browse news and events.

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Information defining binge drinking and statistics. Additional links and information on alcohol abuse.

NeedyMeds.com
Lists companies that offer prescription drug assistance programs. Also lists drugs by name and category.

SAFE Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends)
A nationally recognized treatment approach; a professional network base that is committed to helping achieve an end to self-injury.

Schizophrenia.com
Provides patients, family members and caregivers with information on a variety of important health topics, including schizophrenia and other common mental illnesses.

Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health
The first Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health (1999) asserting that mental health is a critical health problem that must be addressed by the nation.