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Source II- Wide World of Knowledge
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GENERAL

Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)-www.DBSAlliance.org
Educates patients, families, professionals, and the public about the nature
and treatment of depression and manic-depression. You can download brochures on mood disorders and suicide prevention.

NAMI (National Association for the Mentally Ill)-www.nami.org
Information on all serious mental health problems: depression, manic-
depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, etc.  Informacio en espanol

www.nami.org/helpline/helpline.html#spanish

National Mental Health Association (NMHA)-www.nmha.org
National site for MHA. Information on various mental health topics

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)-www.nimh.nih.gov
This government-sponsored website features test studies and advances in research, and lets you order free publications such as "What to do When a Friend is Depressed" and "A Consumer's Guide to Mental Health Services".

Former Surgeon General Dr. Koop started this site of general mental health information with hundreds of articles on concerns ranging from compulsive gambling and stress to bipolar disorder and suicide.
 drkoop-www.drkoop.com

National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network- www.mentalhealth.org
Information about prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services for mental illness via toll-free-phone, electronic bulletin board, web site and publications.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Mental Health Services-www.mentalhealth.org
Excellent resource on all aspects of mental health knowledge and services

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD)-www.narsad.org
Offers newsletter articles, brochures (in Spanish and English) and fact sheets, also "Frequently Asked Questions.

Focus Adolescent Services-An Internet Clearinghouse of Information, Resources, and Support-www.focusas.com

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ADOLESCENTS

Adolescent Major Depression and Suicide, Article from Fort Worth Star Telegram, November 19, 2002. www.dfw.com/nld/dfw/4553910.htm

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry-www.aacap.org
Offers help for parents and others interested in the well being of children who have psychiatric disorders.

Depressed Teens-www.depressedteens.com
Provides educators with teen-friendly educational tools about clinical depression and bipolar illness.

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry-www.aacap.org
Offers help for parents and others interested in the well being of children who have psychiatric disorders.

Children of Parents with Mental Conditions -www.psych.med.umich.edu/web/aacapl
Information for children whose parents have mental illnesses.

Facts About Childhood-Onset Bipolar Disorder www.nami.org/helpline/bipolar-child.html

Parents of Children with Bipolar Disorders-www.bpso.org
Click on "BP in Children and Adolescents" Helpful to parents of a young children or adolescents diagnosed with bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), this Internet site offers a great deal of current information and parent-to-parent support.

Focus Adolescent Services-An Internet Clearinghouse of Information, Resources, and Support-www.focusas.com

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CAREGIVING

Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health-www.ffcmh.org
Mental health issues in children

Kaiser Family Foundation-Caregiving-www.kff.org/content
Articles and links on informal caregivers, often family or friends, who care for those with disabling mental or physical conditions.

Parents of Children with Bipolar Disorders-www.bpso.org
Click on "BP in Children and Adolescents" If you are the parent of a young child or adolescent diagnosed with bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), this Internet site offers a great deal of current information and parent-to-parent support.

Center for Healthy Aging

www.helpGuide.org/mental/caregiver_info.htm

Information on caring for the mentally ill.

Minnesota Board on Aging--Advice for Caregivers

www.mnaging.org

Stress of being a caregiver

Center for the Advancement of Health

www.cfah.org/hbns/newsrelease/caregivers8-2-99.cfm

Caregivers of mentally ill face risk of physical illness

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MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network-www.mentalhealth.org
Information about prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services for mental illness via toll-free-phone, electronic bulletin board, web site and publications.

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DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR

Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)-www. DBSAlliance.org
Educates patients, families, professionals, and the public about the nature
On mood disorders and suicide prevention.

NAMI (National Association for the Mentally Ill)-www.nami.org
Information on all serious mental health problems: depression, manic-
depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, etc.

Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation-www.bpkids.org
Information on bipolar illness for young people.

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SCHIZOPHRENIA

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD)-www.narsad.org
Offers newsletter articles, brochures (in Spanish and English) and fact sheets, also "Frequently Asked Questions.

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SUICIDE

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention-www.afsp.org
Information on serious mental conditions.

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DIAGNOSIS

Depression Screening by Computer-www.depressionscreening.org
People can test themselves for depression as a first step toward diagnosis and treatment. It is not a substitute for in-person evaluation and diagnosis.

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MEDICATION

CVS/Pharmacy-www.cvs.com
This site's "Pharmacy Counter" lists medications, uses, directions, precautions and more.

Public Citizen Health Resource Groups-www.citizen.org
Provides clearly written and balanced information on drugs for depression, schizophrenia, manic depression, and other psychiatric disorders.

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PARENTS

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry-www.aacap.org
Offers help for parents and others interested in the well being of children who have psychiatric disorders.

Parents of Children with Bipolar Disorders-www.bpso.org
Click on "BP in Children and Adolescents" Helpful to parents of young children or adolescents diagnosed with bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness), this Internet site offers a great deal of current information and parent-to-parent support.

Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health-www.ffcmh.org
Mental health issues in children.

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FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health-www.ffcmh.org
Mental health issues in children

Kaiser Family Foundation-Caregiving-www.kff.org/content
Articles and links on informal caregivers, often family or friends, who care for those with disabling mental or physical conditions.

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WOMEN

iVillage-www.ivillage.com
Online psych test and Quiz Center for women.

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