Online Resources - Mental Health Disorders

 

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Al-Anon/Alateen

Alcoholics Anonymous

American Academy of Childand Adolescent Psychiatry

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

American Psychiatric Association

American Psychological Association

Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation

Children and Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Narcotics Anonymous

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems

National Attention Deficit Disorder Association

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information

National Foundation For Depressive Illness, Inc.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

National Institute on Drug Abuse

National Institute of Mental Health

National Mental Health Disorders Association

National Safety Council

US Department of Education

Latest Mental Health News
Anxiety therapy doesn't work as well in elderly

February 3, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A form of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy appears to help older adults battle anxiety disorders slightly better than other approaches, but not as well as in younger adults, according to a new study.

Green tea drinkers show less disability with age

February 3, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elderly adults who regularly drink green tea may stay more agile and independent than their peers over time, a large study of Japanese adults suggests.

Older parents more likely to have an autistic child

February 2, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children born to a parent over age 35 are at greater risk for developing an autism spectrum disorder -- but the risk is the same whether just one or both parents are older, according to a new study of Danish families.

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