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Some of these links have been chosen to reflect some of my findings. You may find that some of these links are quite resourceful. Some of these links can be located on the web as well as within your own community. Some may be presented more objectively than others. You will find that making decisions based on these links may have serious social implications such as the stigma which accompanies mental illness. General Information New York City Voices.org- A Consumer Journal for Mental Health Advocacy. www.privatepsychiatry.co.uk - Private Mental Health Counselling Servvvices - Clinics in Kent, Essex, Surrey and London. Mental Health Care, Types of Mental Illness, Mental Health Act- A mental health resource. The Hierarchy of Mental Illness- Which diagnosis is the least debilitating? Professional Listener- Based on the premise that what most people would really like is, "Just to be listened to." Although everyone’s intention and desire is to be a good listener there aren’t many people that are. Medical & Health Information. Clear. Simple. Quick. Try us! NAMI- National Alliance on Mental Illness Mental Health Miami- Helping people find meaning and desire. Mediascapes.com-Surgery Abroad with Mediscapes specialists in plastic surgery, infertility, all medical procedures, rejuvenation and accommodation packages in Cape Town, South Africa. NMHA-The National Mental Health Association is the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. Anxiety-and-depression-solutions.com- A Personal Mental Health Resource for Anxiety Disorder, Depression, ADHD, Panic Attacks, Social Anxiety & Related Symptoms. Mental Health Matters- Mental Health, Self Help & Psychology Information and Resources. Beat Depression with the Uplift Program- The Uplift Program offers revolutionary, research-backed and effective self-help courses, books, audio-programs, and resources for depression and anxiety. Read depression tips, articles, fact-sheets, free newsletters and the latest depression news. Psycom.net- Examines the DSM IV criteria for schizo-affective disorder and how it differs from bipolar disorder. Shands Health Care- Looks at different forms of depression. Schizophrenic Pen- Writings from people who suffer from schizophrenia. Mind.org- This site helps to understand what it means to be schizo-affective. Depression.net- A look at treatment and drug therapy. Psychosis: Mental Automatism, Clerambault- Historical review of psychosis since the 19th century. Merck manual- Schizo-affective and related disorders- Professional description of the disease and its related manifestations providing detailed explanations of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. Schizo-affective Disorder- Authoritative information on all aspects of Schizo-affective Disdorder. Web4health.info- What do we know about psychotic depression? Does it have different symptoms from common depression? Psychnet-uk- Lists the criteria for major depression, schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder. Schizoaffective Disorder - Information for Families- Coping with a loved one's diagnosis of Schizoaffective Disorder - what to do, what to expect, how to help. Bipolarworld.net- A website for people who cope with bipolar disorder. Offers personal stories. Schizoaffective Disorder- Information on the treatment, description and research about schizoaffective disorder from Internet Mental Health. Medicinenet.com- Examines how psychotic depression differs from other mental illness. Dbsalliance.org- The nation’s leading patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses – depression and bipolar disorder. Schizoaffective Disorder- A complete explanation of Schizoaffective Disorder including risks, what to expect and when to call the doctor. What Is Schizoaffective Disorder? Information and articles about a variety of treatments for mental illness, covering everything from psychotherapy to herbal remedies. The Center for Reintegration - Examines mental illness and also looks at ways to help integrate the mentally ill into society. Obad.ca- The Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorders Society. A provincial organization based out of Calgary Alberta, Canada. Personal Accounts Schizo-affective disorder like living in hell Living with schizo-affective disorder Personal Stories about Bipolar Disorder Patient Advocacy Managed Care and Patient Privacy - Details highlights of the lawsuit against Highmark, Magellan, and Managed Care regarding patient confidentiality and privacy rights. Read excerpts and the court's opinions. Americans with Disabilities Act Home Page- The U.S. Department of Justice provides this page with information on the law, mediation, and federal agencies, along with phone numbers and other contact information. Mental Health Patient Rights - A weekly newsletter. Resources about managed care, patient rights, patient confidentiality, and parity for mental health care. A Practitioners' page, requires a subscription (free). TASH Disability Advocacy Worldwide- TASH is an international association of people with disabilities fighting for a society in which inclusion is the norm. Advocacy and self help for people with mental health problems- Advocacy and Self Advocacy for People with Mental Health Problems : a factsheet. Psychiatric Times- The Web as a resource for patient advocacy groups. A Guide To Disability Rights Laws- This page, sponsored by the National Council on Disability, outlines information on laws concerning the rights of the disabled. It includes addresses and phone numbers of agencies to contact for help with problems. Diagnosis & Screening Schizophrenia Screening- This website offers links to early schizophrenia diagnosis and treatment centers. Mytherapy.com- Offers a psychiatric diagnosis using a computerized feature. Disability Screening- Determine if you are eligible for disability. Depression-screening.org- A website that helps you identify depressive symptoms and determine whether a further evaluation by a medical or mental health professional is necessary. Goldberg Bipolar Screening Scale- A screening examination for the possibility of a disorder in the bipolar spectrum. Online Support Groups Schizophrenia.com- A non-profit website that offers information, support and education on schizophrenia. Support Organizations- Provides a listing of mental health organizations by state. Schizoaffective.org- Schizoaffective.org offers information on schizoaffective disorder. MSN group- Online support group. Friends & Romance No longer lonely.com- Free Online dating website for people who cope with brain disorders. Friendshipnetwork.org- Introduces single men and women to each other who are recovering from mental illness. Meetup.com- Groups of people living near you, sharing an interest and meeting regularly. Suicide Crisis If you or someone you know has thoughts of death or suicide, contact a health care professional, clergy member, loved one, friend, crisis line such as 1-800-273-TALK, or call 911 immediately. Please, remember that you are not alone. The National Hopeline Network at 1-800-784-2433 (Toll-Free Nationwide USA) is available 24 hours. |
