Addiction
Ready to Quit - www.readytoquit.com
At ReadyToQuit.com, we understand and acknowledge the nature of addiction as a treatable disease, with its own set of discernible symptoms and therapies. Here you can find up-to-date news, comprehensive information, and treatment options for addictiion:
What is Clutterers Anonymous? Clutterers Anonymous (CLA) is a fellowship of individuals who share experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem with clutter and help others recover. There are no dues or fees. Clutterers Anonymous is not affiliated with any public or private organization, political movement, ideology, or religious doctrine. What does Clutterers Anonymous have to offer you? Find out about the real problem lurking underneath the physical mess and how others have found hope. What is clutter? Clutter is anything we don't need, want, or use that takes our time, energy or space, and destroys our serenity. It can be outgrown clothes, obsolete papers, broken toys, disliked gifts, meaningless activity, ancient resentments, or unsatisfying relationships. We may be selective in some areas, but not in others. Objects may be strewn about or wedged into drawers; neatly stacked or stowed in storage.
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Addiction and Recovery
She's In Recovery is an online community with support, information and resources for women in recovery from addiction. I thought this site had a very friendly, non-threatening feel to it (and some great jokes) and would recommend it to any woman in recovery, but also to any woman needing, but not yet ready to take the recovery step.
SMART Recovery® offers free face-to-face and online mutual help groups. SMART Recovery® (Self-Management And Recovery Training) helps people recover from all types of addictive behaviors, including: alcoholism, drug abuse, substance abuse, drug addiction, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, cocaine addiction, and addiction to other substances and activities. SMART Recovery® is an alternative to Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
Women For Sobriety is both an organization and a self-help program for women alcoholics. Based upon a Thirteen Statement Program of positivity that encourages emotional and spiritual growth, the "New Life" Program helps women to overcome their alcoholism and learn a wholly new lifestyle. As a Program, it can stand alone or be used along with other programs simultaneously. WFS is based on the belief that women alcoholics require a different kind of program in recovery than the kinds of programs used for male alcoholics. Although the physiological recovery from alcoholism is the same for both sexes, WFS believes the psychological (emotional) needs for women are very different in recovery from those of the male alcoholic. The "New Life" Program is directed to these specific needs of the woman alcoholic in recovery.
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Anxiety
A.I.M. Anxiety Disorder Program - www.aim-hq.org
A Michigan based self help organization with groups, tips and tools for managing anxiety.
ENcourage Connection - www.encourageconnection.com
ENcourage Connection is home of the ENcourage Newsletter, dedicated to providing quality information, inspiration and ideas for those working towards recovery from anxiety, panic and agoraphobia. Also has a chat room, some links, and articles.
Calm Clinic - www.calmclinic.com
Lots of good information about anxiety and panic.
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Asperger's and Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Asperger's Disorders Home Page - www.aspergers.com
Compiled by an M.D. from Boston University, this site has informational articles and resources and links.
Center for the Study of Autism - www.autism.org
Comprehensive website with loads of good articles and resources.
Autism Society of America - www.autism-society.org
This is a great site - very comprehensive and easy to navigate. It has an online quiz you can take to assess your knowledge of autism. A nonprofit organization that seeks to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autistic spectrum and their families. Information on advocacy, education, resources, conferences, research.
Courage Camps for Children - www.couragecamps.org
I stumbled upon this organization that offers camps for children with a wide range of disorders, including one specifically for Asperger's, as well as for language and sensory issues. Worth checking out.
Discussion Forum for Asperger's - http://forums.delphiforums.com/AspergerOasis/start
This is the direct link to the discussion forums part of the Oasis Aspergers website. It is easy to register and log on and open to individuals with Aspergers, family or friends, and professionals who work with Aspergers.
Aspergers Syndrome - Oasis Asperger Website- www.aspergersyndrome.org
Great website with a ton of information. Very highly recommended.
Future Horizons Publishers- www.futurehorizons-autism.com
This is the website for Future Horizons, a publishing company started by the father of a son with Aspergers Syndrome, and devoted to books and videos about Aspergers, Autism and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders. Great stuff!
Silver Lining Mutimedia- www.silverliningmm.com
Silver Lining Multimedia is a company specializing in software and related products for visual learners. They carry products for use at home and school.
Asperger Journey- www.aspergerjourney.com
This is the website of Ben and his mother, Barbara LaSalle, who wrote the book Finding Ben : A Mother's Journey Through the Maze of Aspergers. Ben posts his ongoing journal here.
Coulter Video - www.coultervideo.com
Coulter Video is a production company specializing in educational videos related to Asperger Syndrome. Dan Coulter has more than 20 years experience in video production and public relations, and his wife Julie has an extensive background serving as an advocate for people with special needs. They produced their first special needs videos after our son, Drew, was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome (AS). Their videos are well done, afforbable, and cover topics ranging from socialization, succeeding in the classroom, parenting a child with AS, and transiting to work or college.
ABA Educational Resources - www.abaresources.com
This site, developed by a physical therapist who is also the mother of an autistic child, offers free and affordable materials specific to a home or school based ABA program. An innovative audio-training module is also available through this site.
Website of Tony Attwood - www.tonyattwood.com
Tony Attwood is the author of Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. His website is a wonderful resource for locating other publications and videos and educational tools on this topic.
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Attention Deficit Disorder
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder - www.chadd.org
A national organization with local chapters, CHADD provides family support and advocacy, public and professional education, and encouragement of scientific research.
National ADD Association - www.add.org
Large site with lots of information on ADD. Articles on needs of adults, young adults and families. Has info on resources and research as well as workplace, relationship, parenting and educational information.
One ADD Place- www.oneaddplace.com
General ADD site with articles, questionnaires, links and resources. Easy to navigate and worth visiting.
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Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Natl Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities - California page - www.nichcy.org/stateshe/ca.htm
This is the California resource page within the website for the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities. Thought it would be a convenient way for you to find a wide array of California resources. It includes state agencies, disability organizations and parent organizations.
Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT) - www.feat.org
Nonprofit organization (headquartered in Sacramento) of parents and professionals offering support and information on autism spectrum disorders. Great resource for local Northern California services and legislation.
Insurance Help for Autism: A California Guide - www.insurancehelpforautism.com
This website was created as a starting point to help California parents obtain insurance coverage for autism related therapies, which include, but are not limited to: Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, etc. This is based on our personal experience getting coverage for our son's various therapies. I am just a mom and have no legal training or background in the insurance industry. My statements and advice are not intended to replace your own research. I have included copies of the documents that helped us along the way. This may not help everyone, but I hope that it gives you the information and tools you will need to obtain insurance coverage for your child. Prior to your child's third birthday your local Regional Center is responsible for his/her developmental needs, including ABA, speech therapy and other services. After age three, the responsibility is transferred to the local school district. The Regional Center or the local school district may not offer the services your child needs. California Assembly Bill 88 (AB 88) allows you to obtain services for your child at any age. In our experience neither the school district nor the Regional Center informed us of our rights under AB 88.
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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Lives - www.bipolar-lives.com
Your bipolar survival guide! Provides clinical research, tips and tools on everything from bipolar pregnancy and infidelity, to diet, lithium management, bipolar disability, and credit repair after manic spending sprees. The author shares her personal story, has a blog, a chat room, a bipolar test, links to resources, a descriptive list of movies and documentaries about bipolar, and links to a great mood chart you can download.
Pendulum Resources: Bipolar Disorder - pendulum.org
Large site with articles, book reviews, link, symptom lists, medication info and more.
The Bright Side - www.the-bright-side.org
This is a new and expanding site which I've recently become involved with as one of their Board of Advisors. I accepted the opportunity because I believe this site fills an important hole in the vast world of mental health information on the internet. The founder of the site was diagnosed with bipolar disorder last year and decided to offer the kind of site he himself felt the need for - one with data and information, but more importantly, one with hope and personal stories. Take a look, I think you'll see the value in this site.
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Children
Your Childs Health and Wellness Record Book - www.healthandwellnessrecord.com
Your Child's Health & Wellness Record is a book in which parents record health, medical and educational details for their child. It is a childhood health journal for every child...from pregnancy on! The book was developed by an RN, photographer, and mother of three, She says she knows first hand how difficult, but important, it can be to remember important health and wellness details. Her children have experienced a variety of illnesses, some serious and some not. Many visits to medical specialists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and education professionals taught her how important it is to be in charge of your child's health and wellness. This is particularly important now, as children are frequently treated by a wide variety of health and wellness professionals.
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Depression
Psychology Info :Depression - www.psychologyinfo.com/depression
Lots of info on types of depression, psychotherapy, medication and more.
Depression Fallout - www.depressionfallout.com
This is the site of author Anne Sheffield, who has written three important books for the general public on depression. ("How You Can Survive When They are Depressed", "Sorrow's Web: Overcoming the Legacy of Maternal Depression", and her most recent and the focus of this site, "Depression Fallout".) This is a site primarily for friends or family (often spouses) of someone who is depressed. The message board is it's core. Here you can post or read posts from others who are struggling to understand and maintain relationships with someone who is depressed. If you identify with this situation, check out the site. It may provide valuable information and insights and support.
SAVE :Suicide Awareness Voices of Education - www.save.org
SAVE's Mission is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, eliminate stigma and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide.
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Divorce
The Divorce Homepage - divorcesupport.com
Articles and info on all aspects of divorce - emotional, financial and legal.
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Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders - mirror-mirror.org/eatdis.htm
Broad selection of information and articles.
The Eating Disorder Site - closetoyou.org/eatingdisorders/
This site is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. It provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. Referrals include professional therapists, treatment facilities and support groups.
National Eating Disorder Information Centre of Canada - www.nedic.ca
The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) is a Toronto-based, non-profit organization, established in 1985 to provide information and resources on eating disorders and weight preoccupation. I especially like their book review section.
Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders - www.something-fishy.org
Large website with information, resources, research findings, and discussion forums.
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center - www.edreferral.com
This site is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. It provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. Referrals include professional therapists, treatment facilities and support groups.
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General Health
DrugWatch: www.drugwatch.com - A comprehensive Web site database featuring extensive information about thousands of different medications and drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. DrugWatch.com includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers.
Psych Central: Dr. John Grohol's Mental Health Page - psychcentral.com
One of my favorites, with the best link pages, divided into sections, with descriptions available before you waste your time going to each link. Plus all the usual tons of info on specific disorders, treatments, etc.
Kids Health Online - www.kidshealth.org
KidsHealth is the largest and most visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, the award-winning KidsHealth provides families with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information they can use. KidsHealth has been on the Web since 1995 - and has been accessed by more than 170,000,000 visitors. On a typical weekday, more than 200,000 people access KidsHealth's reliable information. KidsHealth has separate areas for kids, teens, and parents.
MedExplorer: Health and Medicine Information Center - www.medexplorer.com
A huge, multifaceted site. Sections include "health exam" which links you to the PDR for medication info and Medline for articles. It would be valuable just for these two offerings, but there's also a chat room, employment center for health professionals, a discussion forum, a humor section, classifieds, newsgroups, conference postings and a bookstore.
Prescription List - www.rxlist.com
Type in the brand name or generic name of any drug and this site gives you both basic and detailed information. You can find out about side effects, dosages, possible interactions with other medications, reports on clinical trials, and even prescription cost comparisions.
Helping Patients - www.helpingpatients.org
Website recently launched by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America to help you find patient assistance programs. You log on, complete a brief questionnaire and see what you are eligible for. Also available in Spanish.
Financial Help with Medications - www.freemedsandsolutions.com
This website provides information and applications to apply to over 170 programs offering more than 1,000 brand name medications. They also offer a toll free number for those who do not have access to the internet, or those who need personal assistance.
Go ask Alice - www.Goaskalice.com
This site from the Health Promotion Program at Columbia University answers questions on sexuality, general health, emotional health, alcohol and drugs, and fitness and nutition. It's a fantastic education just reading the questions and answers! This is the stuff we need to know that all too often no one teaches us.
Your Childs Health and Wellness Record Book - www.healthandwellnessrecord.com
Your Child's Health & Wellness Record is a book in which parents record health, medical and educational details for their child. It is a childhood health journal for every child...from pregnancy on! The book was developed by an RN, photographer, and mother of three, She says she knows first hand how difficult, but important, it can be to remember important health and wellness details. Her children have experienced a variety of illnesses, some serious and some not. Many visits to medical specialists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and education professionals taught her how important it is to be in charge of your child's health and wellness. This is particularly important now, as children are frequently treated by a wide variety of health and wellness professionals.
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General Mental Health
Internet Mental Health -mentalhealth.com
Huge general mental health site, with links, articles, experts, and much more.
Mental Health Site within About.com - mentalhealth.about.com
about.com bills itself as "human guides...human interests". You can use this site to go to related about.com guidesites such as abuse/incest support, alcoholism, ADD, bipolar disorder, death and dying, depression, divorce support, eating disorders, panic/anxiety disorders, senior living, and sexuality.
Self-help and Psychology Magazine - shpm.com
Many, many articles and links - a vast amount of information. Plus meditative slide shows for relaxing and downloading of relaxation tools.
Self Improvement Online - www.selfgrowth.com
Lots of articles and links plus many self assessment questionnaires.
32KEYS: A Collection of Ideas About Life - www.32keys.com
On on-line self-help book about happiness, self-esteem,worry, stress, etc. A complete on-line book consisting of 35 concise chapters/webpages, free to read on-line.
PsychologistsUSA - www.psychologistsusa.com
Click here to see a list of other specialists.
Duke University Program on Psychiatric Advance Directives - http://pad.duhs.duke.edu/
Describes ongoing projects in the area of mental health services research.
Real Mental Health - www.realmentalhealth.com
RealMentalHealth.com is the first social networking site for the mental health community as well as a source of mental health treatment information. They focus on treatment and mental wellness. You will find blogs and audio and video as well as articles.
Sacramento Alliance on Mental Illness - www.namisacramento.org
NAMI-Sacramento is the Sacramento Affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. It is a non-profit, grassroots, self-help, volunteer support and advocacy organization of consumers, family members and friends of persons afflicted with serious brain disorders (mental illnesses), such as schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, major depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders among others. NAMI Sacramento offers classes to educate people with mental illness and their families so that they are better equipped to navigate through experiences and challenges. The Family-to-Family Course is taught by trained volunteers who have a mentally ill family member themselves. The Peer-to-Peer Course is taught by trained people who are personally experienced at living well with mental illness. In Our Own Voice is a program by trained presenters who give personal testimony about their own journeys with mental illness.
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General Psychology
Psychology Resource Information System - www.psyris.com
This resource information site is for both the public and professionals within psychology. It includes articles, links to therapists, mental health screening tools, and links to consumer information from the California Board of Psychology.
AcademicInfo - www.academicinfo.net/psych.html
AcademicInfo is an online education resource center with extensive subject guides and distance learning information. Our mission is to provide free, independent and accurate information and resources for prospective and current students (and other researchers).
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IEPs (Individualized Education Plans)
California Code of Regulations about Testing Accommodations - www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa/documents/matrix1007.doc
This is a very valuable site that outlines in detail what accommodations are available for students on standardized testing in California.
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Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities - www.ldonline.org
Comprehensive site on all aspects of learning disabilities in children and adults.
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Medications
www.psyd-fx.com
Medications - John Preston, Psy.D. is a Sacramento board certified neuropsychologist, and ABPP in counseling psychology. He is the author of eighteen books on various topics including psychopharmacology, psychological assessment, neurobiology and psychotherapy. This is primarily a website of his books, seminars, and tapes, but don't miss the Quick Reference Psychiatric Medication Chart available as a Free Download! This is a very valuable and quick guide to medication purposes, dosages and side effects.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation - www.ocfoundation.org
Detailed site with sections on treatment, medication, personal stories/advice, book recommendations, and a bulletin board.
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Parenting
Parents Place - parentsplace.com
This site has info on everything from fertility to pregnancy, health, childhood stages, family, work, fun, plus shopping, chat rooms, bulletin boards, and ask the experts.
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Relationships
Attachment Style Questionnaire - www.web-research-design.net/cgi-bin/crq/crq.pl
Attachment Style Questionnaire Experiences in Close Relationships Take this 36 item questionnaire and read about your style of attachment in intimate relationships. This would be helpful to take and share with your therapist if you are in counseling.
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Sacramento Resources
Sacramento Valley Psychological Association - www.sacpsy.org
The Sacramento Valley Psychological Association's webpage is a good resource for finding a therapist in this local area. There are over 50 therapists who have listed their area of practice, and information about their fees and insurances accepted.
Sacramento Library - www.saclibrarycatalog.org
You can obtain a personal pin number and password, then search for books, reserve, renew, or transfer them from other branches to one near you. The best deal in town!
Mental Health Association of Sacramento - www.mhasc.org
Our local affiliate of the national Mental Health Association provides advocacy, information and referrals, services, community outreach and research. They can be reached at (916) 366-4600.
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School Related Topics
Communicating with Your Child's School Through Letter Writing - http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/parent/pa9txt.htm
This site contains very specific guidelines for communicating with your childs school.You'll find sample letters in this guide for when you want to: Discuss a problem Request an evaluation for special education services Request an independent evaluation Request a copy of your child's records Request a meeting to review your child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) Request that your child's placement be changed Request that the school give you notice of its intended actions or refusal to take an action (called "prior written notice") Request mediation when you and the school don't agree Let the school know that you intend to place your child in a private school at public expense Request a due process hearing when you and the school don't agree File a complaint with the State Write a follow-up letter Give positive feedback
Special Education Attorneys Ruderman and Knox - www.rudermanknox.com
This is a local firm dedicated to representing clients with special education law issues. Their focus is on helping children get the education to which they are entitled and assisting your family throughout this process. There is no charge for an initial consultation. Parents who prevail in the state administrative process may be entitled to have their reasonable legal fees paid by the school district. This enables them to provide legal representation for a reduced charge or no-charge basis—depending on the merits of the case and the client’s ability to pay for legal services.
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Self Esteem
Self Esteem - www.self-esteem-nase.org
You'll find articles,links, nifty quotes, and reviews of books about self esteem at this website.
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Sleep
The Sleep Site - www.thesleepsite.com
This is a comprehensive site about sleep problems, what they mean, and how to resolve them. I found the site poorly designed but the content is worth a visit.
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Stepfamily Issues
The Stepfamily Association of Illinois, Inc. - stepfamilyinfo.org
Therapist Peter Gerlach, MSW provides information, useful articles on causes of stepfamily re/divorce and ways to overcome them.
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Tics / Tourettes Disorder
This organization offers informational articles, conferences, resources on Tourette's syndrome.
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Trauma
David Baldwin's Trauma Info Pages - www.trauma-pages.com
Comprehensive guide to resources and data on trauma, both individual and disaster trauma.
Gift From Within - www.giftfromwithin.org
A nonprofit organization dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. Educational materials include videotapes, books and articles for both clinicians and those experiencing PTSD.
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