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Mental Health Resources National Mental Health Association National Institute of Mental Health National Library of Medicine This site allows users to use "Medline Plus" to search the database. ______________________________________________________________ Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Metro DBT Consortium DBT providers in the Washington DC metropolitan area who work together to provide high quality and adherent community based DBT. Behavioral Tech Good source of trainings and information about DBT
DBTinformation.org Listing of DBT providers nationwide Depression & Bipolar Illness National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation Substance Abuse National Institute on Drug Abuse Good information on drugs abused by adolescents. DEA Good resource for complete list of commonly abused drugs and their effects. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services. Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator Partnership For a Drug Free America Marijuana information Good information from NIDA for parents and teens. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) CHADD Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder National Attention Deficit Disorder Association Information on the diagnosis of ADHD American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Attention Deficit Disorder Resources Of Interest to Teens Healthfinder Information for teens and parents on health, mental health, and safety issues TeensHealth information on health matters for teens. How Stuff Works Good explanations of alcohol and drug effects. OCD for Teens Web site for teens with OCD. NIDA for Teens Information about drugs and drug abuse. Asperger's For Teens Excellent site developed by and for teens with Asperger's syndrome. GirlsHealth.gov Designed to promote positive behaviors in girls 10-16. Active Minds Vision is to destigmatize mental health disorders by promoting open, enlightened discussion of mental health; and to create a better life for all who suffer. To capitalize on the energy and dedication of young adults in the fight against the stigma that surrounds mental health disorders, and to educate, enlighten, and empower all young adults to ensure their own mental health before it ever reaches a tragic stage. StrengthofUs.org Online community for young adults living with a mental health condition and those who have a family member or friend affected by a mental health problem. Of Interest to Parents National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs. A good resource for parents looking for therapeutic schools and programs throughout the country. Check to see if the programs are accredited by the Association for Experiential Education. Find an educational consultant through the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Parents and Teachers of Explosive Kids CPS Institute Maintained by Ross Greene, author of The Explosive Child Prescription Drug Assistance Information on programs for obtaining free medication. Family Village Information for parents of children with disabilities. Parent Advocacy Center for Educational Rights Links to assistive technology information and resources. PURE Resources for parents looking boarding schools, therapeutic programs, residential treatment centers, and wilderness programs. Wilderness Program Information from the Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Research Cooperative. Anxiety & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Anxiety Disorders Association of America Information on trichotillomania Learning and Developmental Disabilities
Nonverbal Learning Disability Association Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the United States Asperger Syndrome Education Network www.wrightslaw.com information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities. Autism College information Educational resource for parents, family and professionals in the autism community. |
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