The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information. Please also check the additional links provided for physical health for a more comprehensive understanding of your overall well-being. The following is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the content of the sites.
Associations & Institutes
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
American Counseling Association
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychological Association
American Psychological Society
National Institute of Mental Health
National Mental Health Association
National Eating Disorders Association
National Women’s Health Resource Center
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Suicide Awareness and Hotlines
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Depression
Bipolar Disorder News – Pendulum.org
Depression and How Therapy Can Help
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Anxiety Disorders
Answers to Your Questions About Panic Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Trichotillomania Learning Center
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Give an Hour— for veterans and their families
Addiction and Recovery
Eating Disorders
Personality Disorders
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADDA – Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, NIMH
Addiction Group-Is ADHD a disability?
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
Questions and Answers about Memories of Childhood Abuse
The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website
Developmental Disorders
Developmental Disabilities | CDC
Diagnosis
Medication
DrugWatch.com provides up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications, including details about associated side effects.
Community Senior Advocation and Care
According to the CDC, 20% of people age 55+ experience some type of mental health concern. Many assisted living facilities offer structured social and therapeutic recreational programs that help seniors socialize and stay active, which is crucial in managing many mental health issues.
Caring.com is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. We have been featured by AARP, The Administration for Community Living, The National Legal Resource Center, and Forbes, as well as referenced by many governmental agencies and organizations across the Internet.
Our guide covers mental health conditions that are prevalent among seniors and discusses options seniors have for supportive housing and care. You can view it here: https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/options-for-seniors-with-mental-health-conditions/