Mental Health - Selected Information Sites
For general information on mental health, specific mental illnesses and treatments, check out:
ementalhealth : A resource for information regarding mental health issues and local services
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) : Great information on mental illness and its treatment in the United States
Doctor's Guide to the Internet : Good resources for general medical information including mental health
UMass Chan HealthNet : UMass HealthNet online information on mental health for patients and family
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) : Information on newly approved drugs, treatments and medical devices
For information geared for health professionals and on the current practice of psychiatry, check out:
American Psychiatric Association : Information on selected topics concerning mental health and the practice of psychiatry in the United States
The CHILD SURVIVOR of Traumatic Stress : A newsletter for mental health professionals interested in childhood trauma
Asperger's Disorder HomePage : Information and resources on this childhood developmental disorder