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Blain Nelson's Abuse Pages ^{Top Rated}
Offers a load of information and resources on domestic violence and other types of abuse, although it's emphasis seems to be on the former. I liked it because it was written from the side of a former abuser, and so has a lot to say to those who may also be abusing their significant others and suggestions about how and where to get help. Could better present the information it has to offer, and check out a few broken links, but otherwise a top-notch resource.
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Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
A non-profit, interdisciplinary organization, ATSA was founded to foster research, facilitate information exchange, further professional education and provide for the advancement of professional standards and practices in the field of sex offender evaluation and treatment.
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A lily or a rose? ^{Top Rated}
Welcome to my site I am a survivor of abuse and bullying and my aim is to build a site which can be used as a resource for people dealing with mental health, bullying and abuse/trauma issues. It is also for people who would like to find out more - perhaps to help a family member or friend who is dealing with issues such as these. I just want to make a place where people can find friendship, support and understanding when they feel like no one cares or wants to listen. I hope that this can be a way for me to let out my feelings and begin to heal and to help others with my own experiences along the way. Another aim of my website is to provide a place where people can share their creative side. Poetry, stories, drawings - anything goes. Many of my pages will be based around poems I have written, as this one is, and I have a page where people can share their own poetry and writings with others. Reading other people's stories and poetry can be very helpful for some people as it just helps them to feel that little bit less alone. Please send me anything you feel you would like to share and see up on my site, I really love reading other people's poetry and writings.
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AbuseConsultants.com ^{Top Rated}
We are an online treatment resource founded by an experienced DID therapist that specializes in all areas of trauma and dissociation. Survivors with PTSD, depression/bipolar, anxiety, and self injury issues are also welcome. This site offers support and professional counseling for both survivors and their loved ones. Survivors are encourage to interact with the site via submitting poetry, artwork, comments, survey responses, etc. An instrumental music CD dedicated to trauma survivors is available. Requires Flash 6 to access.
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Child Abuse and Recovery
Articles, discussions, links, poetry and poetry contests for survivors by Editor and Survivor-Susan Maree Jeavons and Suite 101.
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Emotional and Verbal Abuse @ Suite101
Abuse is about control and the fear of losing it. Ill-treatment is an absurd effort to maintain and enhance the abuser's hegemony - social, cultural, legal, and, above all, psychological. Abusers exploit, lie, insult, demean, ignore (the "silent treatment"), manipulate, and control. There are a million ways to abuse, directly and by proxy.

This site at Suite101 hosts discussions, journal entries and links regarding emotional, verbal, and psychological abuse.
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Child Abuse Effects
Articles detailing the four types of child abuse (emotional, physical, sexual, and neglect), including signs, effects, and statistics for each. Topics also discussed are: sexual abuse victims, (including victims with disabilities), sex offenders (including female, child, adolescent, and Internet offenders), laws governing child abuse, intervention, prevention, stories on child abuse, and a forum to write your own child abuse story.
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Adult Survivors of Child Abuse
Adult Survivors of Child Abuse (ASCA) is an individual and group support program for adult survivors of physical, sexual, and/or emotional child abuse or neglect.

ASCA's StepWork (21 steps) is a statement of the tasks and issues that most adult survivors face during their recovery from child abuse. Unlike some self-help programs, ASCA does not require that participants work the steps - although you may choose to do so - or that the steps be worked in a linear order. StepWork is a process whereby you concentrate on one particular step at a time in a given recovery program.

The Morris Center's "Survivor to Thriver" manual (a 115 page guidebook for ASCA participants, as well as for any survivor of physical, sexual and/or emotional child abuse or neglect) and all ASCA materials are available free to download.
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Abuse: Articles

A place to grow
Sexual abuse of children is an issue in the collective consciousness (society), and it will remain so until enough healing has occurred that the tide turns. I suggest that as more survivors and perpetrators of abuse are healed, the overall level of denial in the collective consciousness will be reduced, thereby paving the way for faster healing in the future. At some point, there will be no more abuse.
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Kali Munro, Psychotherapist ^{Top Rated}
Lots of easy-to-read self-help articles about sexual and ritual abuse including gay survivors, mother-daughter sexual abuse, male sexual abuse survivors, DID, and ritual abuse/cult programming. There are articles about relationships, lesbians and gay men, depression, body image, and depression. There are psychological self-quizzes dealing with relationships, imposter phenomenon, shame, anger, and more. Also available is a discussion and support forum - bulletin board - about sexual abuse, DID, relationships, lesbian issues, and more.
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Childhood and Adult Sexual Victimization ^{Top Rated}
Sexually traumatized children and adults feel stripped of their dignity and sense of control, and often reenact in feeling, thinking, and behavior the dissociated imprints of horrific, and loathsome memories. These and other untoward effects tend to encroach upon all spheres of victims’ existence—upon their bodies, minds, emotions, faith-based values, relationships, and cultural values.
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Abuse: Childhood Sexual Abuse

Pandora's Box ^{Top Rated}
The Secrecy Child Sexual Abuse problem is exposed here at Pandora's Box. Nancy Faulkner, Ph.D. and staff help bring out links, resource information, FAQs, and news. Know what to know to help prevent child sexual abuse!
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Recovered Memories of Sexual Abuse
Scientific research and scholarly resources about sexual abuse, recovered memories, and much more. Includes prevalence data, information on lasting effects, and many additional resources. Dr. Hopper states: "I am a researcher and therapist with a doctorate (Ph.D.) in clinical psychology. I am a licensed clinical psychologist, and for 15 years I have been a therapist to men and women abused in childhood, providing individual and group treatment. I have studied the characteristics of traumatic memories and the effects of psychological trauma on biological systems involved in emotion regulation. My collaborators include Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, a leader in the psychological trauma field at The Trauma Center and Boston University. I am currently Instructor at the Behavioral Psychopharmacology Research Laboratory at the Neuroimaging Center of McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School. In this position I am focusing studies of substance abuse in people with histories of child abuse and PTSD. The contents of this page reflect my level of experience and expertise, as well as opinions I have formed over the years."
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Telling the Truth About Father-Son Incest
The author of "In My Father's Arms: A True Story of Incest" discusses his book, offers a chapter to read, as well as resources for the survivor. "The pages on this site are about my memoir. I began writing it in 1991. It took seven years to complete. It is a short book. I don't think it is particularly kind to anyone. But I hope it helps. Walter de Milly"
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Abused Empowered Survive Thrive ^{Top Rated}
This large site offers support for survivors of sexual abuse either as a child or adult, with related subjects such as date rape, male rape, panic attack, eating disorders, and self-harm. A large UK-based site offering chat rooms, over 40 forums, and information related to these topics.
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Dancing In The Darkness
This site serves as a safe haven for survivors of sexual abuse to share their thoughts and fears as well as words of hope and courage for others like them. The huge images on every page will take most users awhile to load initially (as well as the MP3 song on the homepage).
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Abuse: Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Resources
For mental health professionals, books, software and online articles on domestic violence theory, assessment and intervention.
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Domestic Violence Screening Quiz
A quick screening quiz that helps you determine whether you should seek help for an abusive relationship or domestic violence.
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Who Are the Victims of Domestic Violence?
Information about the makeup of individuals who often are victims of domestic violence.
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Steps to Address Domestic Violence
Step-by-step instructions on how to better address your domestic violence situation by making plans and sticking to them.
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Symptoms of Domestic Violence
The common symptoms of domestic violence and an abusive relationship.
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The Common Pattern of Domestic Violence
An article describing the common pattern of abusive relationships and domestic violence.
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The Physical and Emotional Injuries of Domestic Violence ^{Top Rated}
An article describing the physical and emotional injuries of domestic violence.
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Understanding Domestic Violence
An introductory article to help you understand domestic violence, especially if you are unfamiliar with the concept.
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Effects of Domestic Violence
The effects of domestic violence are often far-reaching, but not well understood. This article summarizes these issues.
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Who Are the Abusers of Domestic Violence?
People often misunderstand and have misconceptions about who the abusers are in an abusive relationship. This article helps dispell some of those myths.
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What Causes Domestic Violence?
A brief article describing some of the theoretical and actual causes of domestic violence.
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Domestic Violence Doesnt Discriminate
A good overview article on domestic violence and abusive relationships, helping you to understand that it's a more complicated issue than what it might first seem. Psychological abuse can be hard to recognize because it doesn’t produce physical scars. Yet many women agree that it is actually much harder to bear than physical abuse, according to Elaine Weiss, Ed.D. of the Department of Family Preventive Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Weiss is author of Surviving Domestic Violence: Voices of Women Who Broke Free.
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Silent Tears
Online support group for victims of domestic violence, offering chats, online forums and many online programs filled with information.
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Dealing with Domestic Abuse: Lessons from Kathy By Dr. Angelea Panos ^{Top Rated}
Kathy was a smart, logical and practical woman. At 27, she already owned her own home, car and successful floral business. She was awe-struck the moment she saw Kirk. He was handsome and very charming. He came into her store to buy two dozen roses for his girl-friend. “It must have been quite a fight,” Kathy joked. Little did she know how true her words were. Kirk smiled, but said nothing. However, he came back a couple of days later for more flowers. Kathy asked him how it had worked out.“We broke up.” he stated. “I am here to get some flowers for my mother who is in the hospital.” Nearly every day he came in and bought flowers, and their conversations grew longer. After a couple of weeks Kirk asked her out.
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Psychological Abuse Info
PsychAbuse.info is dedicated to increasing awareness regarding psychological abuse. Psychological abuse is so powerful that it has been used to break soldiers in POW camps, so prevalent that it affects 22% more American women than violence, and so subtle that no one talks about it. Includes information, essays, and statistics about psychological abuse. Site is completely documented, and includes links to primary sources whenever they are electronically available.
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Abuse: Sexual Assault

Escaping Hades
Escaping Hades is a rape and sexual abuse survivor's site. This site contains the stories of over 550 survivors of rape, sexual abuse, and incest. It also includes resources to find the help you need. Escaping Hades is a rape and sexual abuse survivor's site. This site contains the stories of over 500 survivors of rape, sexual abuse and incest, including my own, as well as resources to find the help you need. If you are a survivor, please stay safe while visiting Escaping Hades, as many of the pages can be triggering. If you are here because someone you love is a survivor, I thank you for trying to understand and help your loved one. The road to healing is terribly difficult, but we will get there together.
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Abuse: Support Groups

Adult Survivors of Abuse
This support group has been formed to offer an outstretched hand to adult survivors of abuse (physical, verbal, emotional or sexual abuse). "Join us on this list and email with others who understand your needs and wants. Seek support from others and be there to support them through their difficult times too."
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The Wounded Healer Journal
Welcome to The Wounded Healer Journal Hello and welcome to The Wounded Healer Journal. TWHJ is the oldest point of presence on the web for psychotherapists and others who have experienced the devastation of trauma including child abuse. Created and maintained from 1995-2002 by Linda Chapman, TWHJ is now managed by Carol McClure. To find out how to report child abuse click here. To go to the Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website click here. TWHJ has both forums and chat rooms for Adult Survivors of Trauma and Abuse. We also have a Resources site that can assist you in finding more information about many of the topics found in the forums. Topics discussed in the TWHJ Forums include: Treatment after abuse and trauma (counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatric care), psychological effects of child sexual abuse, neglect, physical and verbal abuse, domestic violence, dissociative identity disorder (DID - formerly multiple personality disorder or MPD), PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), dealing with emotional maltreatment, abandonment, ritual abuse, depression, panic and anxiety, incest, sexual assault, self injury, eating disorders, alternative therapies including EMDR and energy therapies like Healing Touch, mental health resources, health issues, male survivors, relationship issues, crisis lines, finding a therapist, bipolar disorder, addiction, grief and loss, and spirituality -- to name a few.
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Archives of the Narcissistic Abuse Study List
The full archives of the Narcissistic Abuse Study List - links, articles, and resources regarding Pathological Narcissism, relationships with abusive narcissists, and the Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).
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Dissociative Disorder support group ^{Top Rated}
This support group is being offered to those people who have been diagnosed with any of the dissociative disorders such as DID, dissociative amnesia, dissociative fugue, etc. Dissociation can be defined on a continuum. On one end try to imagine yourself driving down the highway. Suddenly you have arrived at your destination but you cannot recall how you got there. You went through several traffic lights but you don't even recall whether the lights were red or green or how you made it to your destination. This is a form of mild dissociation and everyone does this. Continuing along this spectrum you can find yourself being very forgetful quite often. On the opposite end you would find dissociation defined as multiplicity which is now known as DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder). DID is not an illness nor is it a disease. The individuals that have been diagnosed with this disorder are not crazy. They are survivors of severe childhood trauma and the long-term effects have caused these individuals problems on how to process current information and react to everyday life. If you would like to seek support or offer support to others with DID or other dissociative disorders please join our group. Anyone looking for info for projects, surveys, or is NOT legitmately DID (or believe they are but are not diagnosed yet) or a supporter of one are not welcome.
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Abused Survivors support group ^{Top Rated}
This support group has been formed to offer an outstretched hand to adult survivors of abuse (physical, verbal, emotional or sexual abuse). You are not alone and I want you to know that. There is no such word as "dwelling" or that phrase "get over it already" because we all know that abuse from childhood takes a long time to get through and a whole lot of support. Join us on this list and email with others who understand your needs and wants. Seek support from others and be there to support them through their difficult times too. Anyone looking for info for projects, surveys, or is NOT legitimately verbally, physically, or mentally abused or NOT a supporter of one are not welcome.
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Hope For Healing.Org
Offering help to rape and abuse survivors via forums, chats, newsletter, information on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), domestic violence (DV) and more. Listserves for survivors, men and partners are also offered.
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Abuse Is No Excuse
A support group working out their own abuses issues. To maintain a safe environment for everyone, you must request to join the group before proceeding to the chat area called "Chatter Box."
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After Silence
After Silence, a community designed to help survivors communicate in the recovery of rape, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. Welcome to After Silence, a non-profit organization, message board, and chat room for rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse survivors. You are not alone, you are not broken, and you can heal. Our organization is designed to help victims become survivors, and communicate in the recovery of sexual violence. Our mission is to support, empower, validate, and educate survivors, as well as their families and supporters. The core of our organization is a support group, message board, and chat room where victims and survivors come together online in a mutually supportive and safe environment.
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Addiction and Substance Abuse

12 Step Cyber Cafe
A fun and cozy place to learn and live the 12 steps. The 12 Step Cafe® supports 12 step programs and those people who follow a path of recovery in their lives.
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Habit Smart ^{Top Rated}
This Web site was launched in early 1995, and was amongst the first sites dedicated to, not only providing alternative theories of addictive behavior and change, but providing addiction information in general. HabitSmart has been alive and kicking since its debut, despite occasional objections to its non-twelve step focus, and primarily because of the hundreds of positive responses to the site. The site offers an abundance of information about addictive behavior: theories of habit endurance and habit change as well as tips for effectively managing problematic habitual behavior. Many people grappling with addictive behavior are not aware that, as opposed to just one, there are many potentially effective routes to change. In as much as AA and associated 12-step approaches have been useful to many, one size does not fit all. Furthermore, many who align themselves with the 12-step model can augment their recovery with other information and tools.
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Dual Diagnosis Recovery Network ^{Top Rated}
A great Web resource on the topic of co-occurring substance abuse (and alcoholism) and mental illness. Foundations Associates treatment programs were founded on a simple dedication to improving the lives of persons with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders. By specially tailoring services to treat both disorders simultaneously, clients are achieving results that are transcending the limitations of traditional treatments. Foundations Associates treatment programs have emerged as specialist in integrated treatment, expanding to include 3 comprehensive treatment programs, LaPaloma Treatment Center in Memphis , Tennessee , Michael's House in Palm Spring , California and The Canyon in Malibu , California . Our treatment programs are designed to address treatment needs of both middle income/private insurance clients and high-end executive clients. Combined, we offer approximately 120 residential beds, that distinguish us nationally as the premier integrated treatment provider of co-occurring, integrated treatment.
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Addiction Recovery Guide: Your Internet Guide to Recovery
A recovery resource for drug and alcohol addiction including an active message board, evaluation, recovery programs, treatment locators, residential treatment centers and holistic approaches including acupuncture, biofeedback, hypnosis, meditation, nutrition and yoga. The site subscribes to the HONcode principles.
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Addiction and Substance Abuse: Alcohol Dependency

Online AA Recovery Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous® (AA) online brochures, information, and literature on alcoholism.
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Addiction and Substance Abuse: Alcohol Dependency: Articles

FAQ' s on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
NIAAA's FAQs on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse.
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Alcohol and Depression
Dr. Martin's article on alcoholism states how there are common signs between alcoholism and major depression. Alcohol, according to Dr. Martin, is a depression-causing drug. Listed in this article are many things to know about how alcoholism and depression are comorbid, or related to each other.
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Addiction and Substance Abuse: Articles

Facts About Marijuana Use
An informative article describing straight facts about marijuana and marijuana use.
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Levels of Treatment for Substance Abuse
There are four main types of substance abuse treatment: Level I -- outpatient treatment; Level II -- intensive outpatient treatment; Level III -- medically monitored intensive inpatient treatment; Level IV -- medically managed intensive inpatient treatment. This article describes them all.
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Addiction and Attention Deficit Disorder ^{Top Rated}
Special considerations in treating individuals who have both attention deficit disorder and substance abuse.
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Addiction and Substance Abuse: Cocaine Addiction

Facts About Cocaine
Informative article describing the straight facts about cocaine and cocaine usage.
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Addiction and Substance Abuse: Sexual Addiction

Sexual Compulsives Anonymous
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA) is a 12-Step fellowship, inclusive of all sexual orientations, open to anyone with a desire to recover from sexual compulsions.
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UnderstandingSexualAddiction.org ^{Top Rated}
This site provides comprehensive screening, assessment, education and recovery tools for the sex and love addictions.
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Sexual Addiction Screening Quiz
A quick screening quiz to help you determine if you might be suffering from a sexual addiction.
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Diagnosing Sexual Addiction ^{Top Rated}
How mental health professional diagnose a sexual addiction.
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Addiction and Substance Abuse: Sexual Addiction: Articles

Is Someone I Know Addicted to Sex? ^{Top Rated}
If you believe someone you know has a problem with sexual addiction, read this article to discover how you can find out and help the person seek assistance for their problem.
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If You Think You Have a Problem with Sexual Addiction
Strategies for helping yourself with your sexual addiction.
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What Is Sexual Addiction? ^{Top Rated}
An introductory article to what sexual addiction is and is not.
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Sexual Addiction
A brief, informational article about sexual addiction.
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Is Sexual Addiction a Mental Illness?
An article answering the question often posed to mental health professionals about whether a person can be diagnosed with sexual addiction.
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What Causes Sexual Addiction? ^{Top Rated}
An article that delves into some of the possible causes of sexual addiction.
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Treatment for Sexual Addiction ^{Top Rated}
An overview of treatment strategies used by mental health professionals for sexual addiction.
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Addiction and Substance Abuse: Support Groups: Newsgroups

alt.recovery.addiction.sexual
A newsgroup on recovering from sexual addictions.
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Addiction and Substance Abuse: Symptoms

Symptoms of Alcohol/Substance Abuse
A description of symptoms related to alcohol and substance abuse.
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Symptoms of Alcohol/Substance Dependence
A description of symptoms related to alcohol and substance dependence.
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Addiction and Substance Abuse: Treatment Centers

Milestones Ranch Malibu ^{Top Rated}
Milestones Ranch Malibu is one of the premier treatment facilities for substance abuse and other co-occurring disorders. Located on 150 acres in the beautiful Santa Monica mountains, just above Malibu, Milestones treats adult men and women of all ages.
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Alzheimer Disease and Dementia: Articles

Symptoms of Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type
A description of symptoms related to dementia of the Alzheimer's type, the development of multiple cognitive deficits manifested by both memory impairment and cognitive disturbances.
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Anxiety and Panic

Anxiety Disorders Association of America
One of the best places to go on the Net today for information relating to anxiety disorders and panic attacks. Includes message boards, chat rooms, recommended books, educational articles, and informative news.
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NIMH Anxiety Disorders
The Anxiety Disorders Education Program is a national education campaign developed by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to increase awareness among the public and health care professionals that anxiety disorders are real illnesses that can be effectively diagnosed and treated.
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Panic/Anxiety Disorders - About.com
About.com's guide to anxiety and panic disorders.
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Emetophobia Online
This site exists to provide information and support for those suffering from emetophobia, or the fear of vomiting. emetophobia: a persistent, abnormal, and unwarranted fear of vomiting or fear of throwing up, despite the understanding by the phobic individual and reassurance by others that there is no danger.
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Anxiety Coach ^{Top Rated}
A self-help guide for people with anxiety disorders, and the professionals who serve them. An interesting site with information on mastering anxiety, support groups, diaphragmatic breathing, stage fright, social phobia, fear of flying, and more.
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Anxiety Disorder Treatment and Recovery
Dr. Evelyn Goodman's site discusses anxiety disorder treatment and recovery issues, has articles, tips, recommended reading, and related links.
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The Panic Center ^{Top Rated}
A site dedicated to self-help and promoting communication between people with anxiety and their family doctor, includes information about panic and agoraphobia, a screening test for anxiety disorders and depression, an interactive self-guided 12-week cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) program for panic disorder and agoraphobia, as well as a moderated support group. A clean, well-designed site with a lot of straight-forward information that makes it easy for people to talk to their doctors about their concerns. The screening test even allows you to print out a note to hand to your doctor to help start the discussion.
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Anxiety and Panic Support
A new support and information site for sufferers of anxiety disorders, panic disorders, phobias, and depression. Online bookstore, relaxation products, message forum, and more.
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Anxiety and Panic: Articles

20 Tips to Tame Your Stress
Dr. Ponton lists 20 quick and easy tips to help calm your stress and help put you in a better mood. Curl up, get comfortable, and enjoy this article!
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Anxiety and Panic: Books

The Anxiety Network Book Store
Extensive collection of the latest and best selling help books for Anxiety Disorders.
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A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear ^{Top Rated}
Stanley Popovich endured his share of fear and anxiety over the years. Unable to find the help he needed, the author decided to undertake his own research. The result is "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods” - an easy to read book based on a combination of research and personal experience. The author writes:

Looking for all of the answers in how to manage your most persistent fears and anxiety? I deal with fear on a personal level and I found it difficult to find all of the answers in managing my anxieties. I read some anxiety books and talked to various professionals, however I still had trouble dealing with certain fears and anxieties. Eventually, I wrote a book that presents all of the ways to help manage those hard to manage fears and anxieties. Let me explain the process of how I found those answers.

I first went to my local bookstore to find those books that dealt with fear and anxiety. I looked for those books that reviewed the techniques in how to manage certain fears and anxieties. As I read these books, I wrote down some notes on those techniques that I found most useful in managing my fears. I noticed that each book said something different and there wasn't always a complete review of all the techniques to manage fear and anxiety. As a result, I started a notebook and every time I found a technique that was useful in managing my fears, I would write it down in my small notebook.

Secondly, I talked to various psychologists and clergyman and they provided me with additional information. Again, I would write down the information that the professionals gave me that I felt was most useful in managing these fears. The professionals were very helpful, however there were times they were not able to answer all of my questions. Although I had a lot of good information, I still had trouble dealing with certain fears and anxieties. I realized that it would have to be up to me to find the solutions to some of my problems. The first thing I did was to review my notebook of all the techniques that I learned from my research. I then started to practice using these techniques. I made it a point that every time I would experience a fearful or anxiety related situation, I would use the information in my notebook to help me. After the anxiety would go away I would write down in my notebook what techniques worked and which ones didn't work. In every anxiety related situation I experienced, I began to learn what worked, what didn't work, and what I needed to improve on in managing my fear and anxiety.At the same time, I would continue to talk to various professionals to learn and improve to become better at managing the many types of fears and anxieties. I would review what I have learned with these professionals and they would provide me with additional information so that I would be better able to deal with my fears in the future. I did this research for around fourteen years and during this time, I gained a lot of valuable information on how to manage fear and anxiety. I eventually realized that my notes contained a lot of information and personal experiences that could help a lot of other people deal with their fears. I eventually wrote a book that focuses on result oriented techniques in managing fear.

The main point of this article is that no matter how difficult it is to manage your fear and anxiety, the answers are out there if you look hard enough. It might take some hard work and persistence, but it is possible to find those techniques that work for you.


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Anxiety and Panic: Support Groups

Yahoo Support Groups - Anxiety ^{Top Rated}
A listing of online support groups for anxiety, hosted by Yahoo Groups.
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The Anxiety Community
A community for people who suffer from anxiety and panic disorders. Includes articles on symptoms and treatments, an annotated links directory, a glossary, as well as a forum and chat room.
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Anxiety Friends
We are dedicated to the best support on the net for those suffering from anxiety related illnesses. Friendly family atmosphere.
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BP-Panic
Support group for individuals suffering with panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia) and their loved ones. BP-Panic is a support group for those suffering with Panic Disorder (with or without agoraphobia), or for those (SO's) who care about someone that is. You are not alone in your struggle! Stop in to get information on this disorder and its treatments and make some new friends. Feel free to visit our website or post on our message boards. Unlike many other support groups, BP-Panic will not criticize or condemn you for sharing your opinions or expressing your beliefs.
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Anxiety Zone
Anxiety Zone is a non-profit mental health community dedicated to the support of those suffering from anxiety disorders such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Hypochondria, Panic Disorder, Depression, Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
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Anxietytalks
Anxietytalks is a chat room supporting anyone with anxiety/depression and related issues. If you need a safe place to chat and get support, come visit us. We offer music in the room, and have live voice chat as well as text typing. Family oriented, G Rated.
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Anxiety and Panic: Support Groups: Mailing Lists

Anxiety and Panic disorders
A Topica mailing list for anxiety and panic disorders.
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Emetophobia (Fear of vomiting)
To subscribe to this mailing list, you will need to compose a short email. Click on the link above and enter this text into the body of your email message (leave the subject line blank): subscribe emetophobia Your-name
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Anxiety and Panic: Support Groups: Newsgroups

alt.recovery.panic-anxiety.self-help
A newsgroup on cognitive approaches to anxiety and panic disorders.
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alt.support.agoraphobia
A newsgroup on agoraphobia.
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alt.support.anxiety-panic
A newsgroup on anxiety and panic disorders.
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alt.support.social-phobia
A newsgroup on social phobias.
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Anxiety and Panic: Symptoms

Symptoms of Agoraphobia
A description of symptoms related to Agoraphobia, a fear of open or public places.
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Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
A description of symptoms related to Generalized Anxiety Disorder, chronic and exaggerated worry and tension, even though nothing seems to provoke it.
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Symptoms of Panic Attack
A description of symptoms related to a panic attack, a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort.
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Symptoms of Panic Disorder
A description of symptoms related to Panic Disorder, feelings of terror that strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning.
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Articles and Essays

Articles and Essays ^{Top Rated}
The old index of articles and essays I authored or published on Psych Central. You can still view this page for historical purposes, but all of the articles listed there are also listed within this index. (Indexed for archival purposes.)
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FAQ of Life
Everything you wanted to know about mental health and disorders online. This FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions file) will answer your common questions on topics that I often receive in email. I figured if I wrote this once, I would save myself from having to write the same things over and over again, trying to find new ways of essentially saying the same things! If, after having read this whole thing, you still don't have an answer to your question, well then, go ahead and write... We are only on this planet for a very short time (in my book anyway) and I want to help out in any way that I can while I'm here.
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Treatment manuals
Manuals for empirically validated treatments
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Healing Through the Light Within
There is a natural process of inner healing that can be facilitated through certain practices and understandings.
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Dr. Grohol's Presentations
A selection of professional presentations made by Dr. Grohol over the years. Most have to do with describing how the Internet is being used by mental health professionals and consumers.
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Choosing Happiness in Our LIves
All too often in our lives, we place happiness squarely out of reach. I hear people complain, "I'll never be happy," and "Happiness just wasn't meant for me." Unfortunately, these statements are symptomatic of the problem. Happiness is not out of reach; we just put it there due to other, often less important things, getting in our way...
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Mental Health Information ^{Top Rated}
This web site offers mental health information that covers a variety of subjects such as depression, family and marriage counseling, attention deficit disorder (ADD), forensic victim psychotherapy, addictions, and more, from Dr. Marty Tashman.
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An Overview to Understanding Mental Disorders
Mental disorders and mental illness are often misunderstood by most folks who either think everyone who's got one is just plain crazy or has a medical disease that simply needs medications. Neither extreme captures the complexity of mental disorders. This article examines the complex causes and origins of mental disorders found in most people, and describes how they are most commonly treated today.
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Love Versus Infatuation ^{Top Rated}
Love versus infatuation, important considerations before you take the plunge in a new relationship.
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Ideas for Building Self-Esteem
This article from Psych Central offers a few good ideas to help you build your self-esteem.
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Articles and Essays: Consumer Articles

Electroshock
Biased media reporting on this controversial technique. Learn more about Electroshock Therapy, and how it may work, and how some may fear it.
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A Letter to My Psychiatrist ^{Top Rated}
by Jaimie L. White
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Psychotherapy for Depression
Your First and Best Treatment Choice This article was written in response to a number of shorter articles from an issue of the American Psychologist (June, 1995, Volume 50, Number 6). These articles were written in response to a prior article in this same journal, which made the same case for psychotherapy as being the treatment of choice for depression, but in gentler terms. I think the time for gentler terms is past and that individuals should be fully informed as to their treatment options, especially with regards to what has been conclusively shown to work for depression. Many individuals often turn to psychotropic medications for immediate relief of emotional problems. I don't believe the research backs up such a solution, as you will see below. Following the extensive quotes from the journal, I have also outlined the major points of these articles.
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Articles and Essays: Holiday Coping

9 Ways to Beat the Bah Humbugs
Learn nine easy ways to help combat the holiday blues. Not everyone delights in all the festivities and joy of the holiday season. People from all walks of life and in all sorts of situations feel depressed, sad or out of it during the holidays. If you have the holiday blues, the following tips may help lift your spirits.
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Coping with Holiday Stress
Six tips from the author on how to deal with holiday stress and overeating.
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Articles and Essays: Internet Research

Review of Caught in the Net
Did Kimberly S. Young get it right in her new book on "Internet addiction?" A little bit. ABSTRACT: Kimberly S. Young, perhaps the world's best known advocate of helping people who spend too much time online, has a way with words. In her first book, Caught in the Net (John Wiley & Sons, 1998), she uses her wordweaving skills to offer pragmatic suggestions to the very real problems hundreds of people are suffering. What these problems are and what to call them remain a contentious issue for many researchers in this area. Young tries to, but ultimately fails, to sidestep this labeling issue, sometimes blaming the Internet for people's interpersonal, social, and psychological problems.
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Internet Addiction Guide
A resource for objective, useful information about Internet addiction, a theorized disorder, by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. (updated April 16, 2005) What is Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)? What "Internet addiction disorder" (IAD) is still difficult to define at this time. Much of the original research was based upon the weakest type of research methodology, namely exploratory surveys with no clear hypothesis or rationale backing them. Coming from an atheoretical approach has some benefits, but also is not typically recognized as being a strong way to approach a new disorder. More recent research has expanded upon the original surveys and anecdotal case study reports. However, as I will illustrate below later, even these studies don't support the conclusions the authors claim.
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Articles and Essays: Online Quizzes

Goldberg's Depression Quiz ^{Top Rated}
Online interactive version which can help you measure and track your depressive feelings. A print version is also available.
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Goldberg's Mania Quiz
Online interactive version of a quiz which can help you measure and track mania and manic episodes. A print version is also available.
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Adult ADD Quiz
Online interactive version of a quiz which can help you measure and track adult attention deficit disorder.
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Articles and Essays: Past Editorials

Articles & Essays
Archives of Old Psych Central Essays Past editorials by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. that have appeared on Psych Central.
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Stigmatization of Borderline Personality Disorder
Medicalization of mental disorders online (22 Jul 96)
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Attention Deficit Disorder

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
This site provides information about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD) including diagnosis, treatment, classroom management, parent education, behavior modification, communication and family relationships, and is updated as needed to reflect current research on attention deficit disorder. There you will find comprehensive information, practical suggestions and useful materials for teaching and parenting children and teens with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder ^{Top Rated}
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder, otherwise known as CHADD, is a sometimes-controversial group that was created to help support individuals with attention deficit disorder finding support and help for treatment in their community. While I sometimes disagree with some of their views, their Web page here is well organized, easy to use and offers a great deal of useful information to those suffering or know someone who suffers from ADD or ADHD.
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Attention Deficit Disorder Association ^{Top Rated}
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) seeks to serve individuals with ADD or ADHD, as well as those who love, live with, teach, counsel, and treat those who do.
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Perspectives on Adult and Child Attention Deficit Disorder ^{Top Rated}
Articles on ethics, coping skills, medication issues and school advocacy. There has been controversy about the use of medications to treat both children and adults with Attention Deficit Disorder There have been articles debating whether Ritalin is over or under prescribed. When people ask me about this, I tell them that I can only answer for the children and adults that I have evaluated or treated. Yes, there probably are some individuals who have received medication when some other treatment might have been better. On the other hand, there are probably others who were not been diagnosed for years and could have benefited from medication. Finally, even if someone has attention deficit disorder (ADHD) and is on medication, is it the best medication, dosage and timing?
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ADD Resource
ADD Resource is a growing and useful search engine and Web directory for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADD/ADHD, and other Learning Disabilities.
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Outside the Box!
Original articles by teacher/parent, news, research, forum, and resource links for parents and teachers of kids with ADHD/Special Needs. Content, unless otherwise noted, written/copyrighted by Laurie Hagberg Please request permission to use material found on this site. As for reprinting, I ask that you include a link to that page rather than reprinting it. Do feel free to link to the resources here. Thank you! * * This web site, "Outside the Box," is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for a consultation or visit with your family physician or other mental health specialist.
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Adult Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD)
Information about ADD diagnosis, treatment, referral, Q&A, case histories, etc. Welcome to the Adult ADD web site. It is designed for people interested in the diagnosis and treatment of Adult ADD. It was created and is maintained by Marc D. Schwartz, MD director of the Adult ADD Center of New Haven, CT and Nicholas Schwartz, MD an Adult ADD specialist in New York City. For professional guidance about the diagnosis or treatment of a specific individual you know, please contact a mental health professional. Do not use the information on this site to diagnose or treat yourself or others. Please be aware that reading this site does not establish a doctor-patient relationship between you and the professionals associated with it. Thank you.
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ADD Consults ^{Top Rated}
Psychoeducation, resources, latest research updates and the largest directory of ADD Clinicians online.
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The Invisible Clock ^{Top Rated}
The Invisible Clock works as an automatic reminder system. It helps you master your time and be more focused, allowing you to keep control of your time instead of it controlling you. Plus the silent alert gives you freedom from looking at the clock and helps you be more present to tasks at hand. It has a timer with repeat option, an interval timer with 3 unique alerts per interal, and 12 daily alarms. An interesting product for people with ADD or ADHD.
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ADDReferral.com
Free treatment referrals and resources for attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD). Information in articles and resources focus on medical and medication treatments for this disorder.
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Big's Place - Resources on ADHD and other disorders ^{Top Rated}
This is a great site with all kinds of links for AD/HD, ODD, SID, Aspergers, Autism and more. A new message forum has also been recently added.
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Living with ADD ^{Top Rated}
A wonderful site that provides a valuable resource to folks living with attention deficit disorder (ADD). Offers the usual array of articles, message boards, personal stories, links to other resources, and more. A simple site to navigate and use.
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Diagnosis ADD/ADHD: Now What?
Designed to give assistance for those already diagnosed or those with strong suspicions of an ADD/ADHD diagnosis being correct. The site outlines various treatment strategies and offers online newsletters.
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Attention Deficit Disorder Resources
A national non-profit organization for people with attention deficit disorder (ADD). Their site features articles by national ADHD authorities as well as adults with ADD. In addition, they host the National ADHD Directory which has over 550 service providers listed.

Individuals can also sign up for the free monthly eNews. Memberships are available for $45 for the first year; $25 for additional years. Membership includes the 138 page Adult ADD Reader, our 8 page quarterly newsletter, ADDult ADDvice, and free access to our lending library with over 450 books, audiotapes and videos on ADHD in children, adolescents and adults.
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Attention Deficit Disorder: Articles

Symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD)
A description of symptoms related to Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
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Diagnosing ADHD/ADD in Adults ^{Top Rated}
Information on how a mental health professional or doctor makes a diagnosis of attention deficit disorder in adults.
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Diagnosing ADHD/ADD in Children
Information on how a mental health professional or doctor makes a diagnosis of attention deficit disorder in children.
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What Disorders are Link to ADHD?
Article on what other disorders and diseases have links to attention deficit disorder.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ADHD/ADD
The answers to the most frequently asked questions about attention deficit disorder.
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What is Attention Deficit Disorder?
Informative article defining attention deficit disorder.
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An Introduction to Attention Deficit Disorders
An introductory article to attention deficit disorders, for those diagnosed or know someone diagnosed for first time.
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What Makes Ritalin Work?
Answers to the question why the drug Ritalin, so often prescribed for attention deficit disorders, works.
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Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorders
Treatment options available for people who suffer from an attention deficit disorder.
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What Causes Attention Deficit Disorders?
An article describing some of the possible causes of attention deficit disorders.
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The ADHD e-Book ^{Top Rated}
This free e-book on ADHD is fairly and empathically written by Martin L. Kutscher, MD, a pediatric neurologist. The book explains the full range of problems seen with ADHD, and summarizes the best treatment advise. An excellent and well-written set of chapters to help explain ADHD to others.
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Attention Deficit Disorder: Support Groups

ADDmirableWomen
ADDmirableWomen is the only online support community for women with Attention Deficit Disorder, offering information, resources, coaching, forums, and a variety of email-based support groups.
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ADD Forums ^{Top Rated}
ADD Forums is an online community for people who live with attention deficit disorder (with or without hyperactivity).
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Bipolar

Pendulum Resources ^{Top Rated}
One of the oldest mailing lists on this topic also has a Web site which is a very comprehensive resource on bipolar disorder, offering online resources, symptom lists, book lists, medications, treatment options, etc.
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Bipolar Disorder ^{Top Rated}
An online community and extensive collection of resources which includes articles, newsletters, chat, forums, links and much more for those who struggle with this disorder.
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Bipolar World ^{Top Rated}
Information, medications, weight and weight control, personal stories and support for those diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. Sign or View the memoriams on our Suicide Wall. A personal web site by a bipolar diagnosed for 22 years. "I have walked many miles in your moccassins"
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PsychEducation.org ^{Top Rated}
Reliable, detailed information on the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder, especially bipolar II.
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Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
CABF is a parent-led, not-for-profit organization of families raising children diagnosed with, or at risk for, early-onset bipolar disorder. We offer directories of professionals, local support groups, on-line parent support groups as well as a Learning Center with full-text medical journal articles and links to science-based information on other sites.
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McMan's Depression and Bipolar Web ^{Top Rated}
More than 100 articles on all aspects of depression and bipolar, plus news, links, newsletter, forum, books, and message boards. Knowledge is Necessity. Recovery starts with knowledge. I can't emphasize this enough, In 2004, an editorial in the British Medical Journal cited two Stanford University studies that found that "expert patients" who took the trouble to learn about their illness and took active steps to manage it had much better outcomes than those who did not. "Long live [quite literally, one assumes] expert patients," concluded the editorial. My name is John McManamy. I am an award-winning mental health journalist and author. I have dedicated the last nine years of my life to researching and writing on depression and bipolar disorder for people like yourself - patients and loved ones. I know where you are coming from. I am also a patient, as well as a loved one.. Here, you will find articles that will give you greater insight into your illness and behaviors and help you make your own choices in your treatment and recovery. Thanks for stopping by. Jump in wherever you like ...
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Basket Weaving for Beginners ^{Top Rated}
Practical suggestions for avoiding manic episodes or at least reducing their severity. It is based upon my personal experience of bipolar disorder over some 20 years.
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Bipolar Brain ^{Top Rated}
Creative and inspirational site regarding Bipolar Disorder. First hand account of the illness is given by the site owner. Educational and inspirational information is presented as well as creative writings.
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Manic-depressive Diary ^{Top Rated}
Manic-depressive diary of my moods and memories. Family photos, poetry, and kitty pages. Recently updated!
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Bipolar Disorder in Children: Treatment Modalities ^{Top Rated}
A slide presentation that briefly reviews the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder in children. Focus on treatment and intervention. (This Web Powerpoint presentations requires a Microsoft IE browser to view properly.)
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Bipolar research studies at NIMH ^{Top Rated}
This study is conducted by the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program at the National Institute of Mental Health. They conduct research using a broad range of methods including neurochemical, neuroendocrine, neurophysiological, and neuroimaging techniques. The Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program is based on sound ethical principles with a focus on compassionate care of volunteers. The studies provide travel and lodging at no cost to participants from around the country. We have several ongoing studies available for volunteers and would greatly appreciate your assistance.
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Bipolar: Articles

A Guide For People With Controlled Manic-Depressive Disorder
It is to fill the gap of partial information and uncertainty that this guide is presented and with the hope it will stimulate further thought and action. Implications of the disparity between physical and social recovery pervade this whole guide. At this point, the main emphasis is on the value of sharing some of these post-control experiences. A second point to keep in mind is that each person is an individual who sees his changed position in the world from his own perspective of hopes, abilities and commitments.
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An Introduction to Bipolar Disorder
An introductory article to bipolar disorder, giving you a general overview of this disorder and what to expect from it.
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Bipolar: Books

Bipolar Disorder: A Guide for Patients and Families ^{Top Rated}
In this book for persons with bipolar disorder and their families, Dr. Frank Mondimore offers a comprehensive and compassionate guide to the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and causes of this potentially devastating psychiatric illness, formerly known as "manic-depression." He offers practical advice for getting the most out of the various treatments that are now available - from medication, psychotherapy, and electroconvulsive treatment to new approaches such as transcranial magnetic stimulation. For each, he discusses advantages, disadvantages, side effects, and other information to help patients make informed decisions about treatment options. He also describes what it is like to live with bipolar disorder and discusses how lifestyle changes can improve quality of life. Throughout, he focuses on the importance of building a support system, of planning for emergencies, and of giving one's self permission to seek help.
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Bipolar: FAQs

Bipolar Disorder ^{Top Rated}
(Manic-depression)
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Bipolar: Online Quizzes

Bipolar Disorder Screening Quiz
The Goldberg Bipolar Disorder Screening Quiz can help you determine if you need to seek additional professional assistance for symptoms associated with bipolar disorder (such as mania or depression).
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Bipolar: Support Groups

Walkers Web ^{Top Rated}
One of oldest mailing lists related to mood disorders also has information on their Web site.
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Bipolar disorder and depression ^{Top Rated}
To subscribe to this mailing list, click on the link above and send a blank email.
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Rose and Thorns ^{Top Rated}
Roses and Thorns is a mailing list support group that was created by Jeff Hauserman and is now run by Jessi Spurr. It is for those who suffer from diagnosed mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder and depression), as well as personality disorders (and including disorders such as DID, PTSD, BP, SAD, etc.).
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alt.support.depression.manic ^{Top Rated}
A newsgroup on manic depression & bipolar disorders.
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Bipolar-Support ^{Top Rated}
Bipolar-Support is a high-volume mailing list support group for those who have the disorder and want a place to share and support. It's intended to be a supportive environment, so aggressiveness toward other members will not tolerated.

"Please understand that rants and blowing off steam are vital parts of surviving this illness, so they will be allowed (in fact welcome) whenever they are not directed at another member. It is also requested that if you wish to post inspirationals, jokes, etc., they be limited to occasionally, so that the group may keep to the primary purpose."
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Manic's Dance - Manic Depressives and Loved Ones ^{Top Rated}
A supportive forum, chat rooms, education, news/updates, library/book store, FAQs, famous manics, poetry, nautral therapies, humor pages, and more. An
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Mixed Nuts Depression and Bipolar Community ^{Top Rated}
Information on depression and bipolar disorder, message board, and light-hearted chat room.
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Bipolar support group ^{Top Rated}
This is a support list for individuals who have been diagnosed with an affective disorder. This list also offers support for those significant others who want to learn more about this disorder to better understand the chemical imbalances. It's not fun having this disorder and it's important to find others who can support you when you're struggling with these highs and lows. That's why we're here and we can offer support to each other. For those significant others who seek to understand what it's all about, we want you to know how very difficult these highs and lows can be. Join our group and offer support while you gain some knowledge to help those you love. It's not a fun disorder and it takes a lot of hit and miss meds until the right ones bring the brain's chemistry back into balance. If you seek support or would like to offer support then please join our list. Anyone looking for info for projects, surveys, or is NOT legitmately bipolar or a supporter of one are not welcome.
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Bipolar Disorder Today ^{Top Rated}
Bipolar disorder articles, research, membership section, newsletter, communities, family section, clinician's forum, books and more.
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Believers Landing
This mailing list offers Christian-based support for individuals who have bipolar disorder to discuss their beliefs and how it relates to their disorder.
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BPhoenix1-Kids ^{Top Rated}
Online support group for parents or loved ones of bipolar children of all ages. It is a place to share your concerns or to find the information you need about symptoms, treatments, IEP's and school issues. Other disorders that often accompany bipolar can also be discussed including ADHD, sensory integration dysfunction, anxiety disorders, etc.
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Bipolar Misfits
An online Bipolar support community. "We care about what you feel and say, share and care with us." If you do not know where you stand within yourself, where does that leave you? When you stand centered in your own space,it will become clear what your choices are and which ones to make. Stand in your own space and know you are there, as mental illness comes in all forms and we are here to comfort... Bipolar_Misfits is an online support group and is not intended to be a substitute for mental health professional care.
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Bipolar Dream ^{Top Rated}
This group has an approach that may not be appropriate for everybody. It was created by folks whose mission is to offer support, encouragement, kindness, and educate themselves and others. It's important we raise awareness and acceptance and give society true examples of bipolar, not misrepresentations that fuels stereotypes, fear and ignorance.

This also is sense of our constant attempts to improve as persons by also discussing about self-help and recovery. If you join, expect to find a bunch of caring people giving suggestions and criticisms in a safe and caring environment. You are expected to be able to do same in a non-attacking compassionate fashion. Conflicts are faced, explored and resolved together in straight, direct and public way.

Our aim is to help people in their process of accepting themselves and the illness through a multicultural approach. This is not an easy process but can be done with support, kindness, time, education and a very good psychiatrist. We're constantly searching and learning new things about this disorder in order to share them with our members and strive together toward stability. It's our hope that you'll feel at home and become involved in this effort toward improvement as you feel comfortable.
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Bipolar Support Friends
Bipolar Support Friends is a place where you will be treated like a friend, not just another member. This group is about friendship. Please join us to share stories, learn about bipolar, ask questions, vent, and to receive support. This is a group for the people with the idea of democracy -- all members are encouraged to speak their minds openly. All we ask is you treat all members with respect and share support. Anyone that is bipolar and 18 and over is welcome to join. After submitting for membership reply to our pending member email that will be sent to you.
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Bipolar Advantage ^{Top Rated}
A website focusing on harnessing the positive aspects of the bipolar condition while minimizing the negative aspects. Author of two book, 'The Bipolar Advantage' and 'The Depression Advantage,' Tom Wootton offers resources, articles, book chapters and audio of addresses on bipolar management.
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Bipolar: Symptoms

Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
A description of symptoms related to Bipolar Disorder (also known as manic depression or manic-depression).
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Symptoms of Major Depressive Episode
A description of symptoms related to a major depressive episode, which is usually part of the major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder.
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Symptoms of Hypomanic Episode
A description of symptoms related to a hypomanic episode, part of the bipolar disorder in which there is a distinct period of persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, lasting throughout at least 4 days, that is clearly different from the usual nondepressed mood.
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Symptoms of Manic Episode
A description of symptoms related to a manic episode, part of the bipolar disorder, characterized by a time period of an elevated, expansive or notably irritable mood, lasting for at least one week.
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Symptoms of Mixed Episode
A description of symptoms related to a mixed episode, part of the bipolar disorder that meets the criteria for both a manic episode as well as a major depressive episode nearly every day for at least a full week.
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Depression

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Shocked! is an informative, if biased, view of this treatment modality often (and once in a while, appropriately) used in the treatment of severe, chronic major depression. But, as this Web site correctly points out, there is a lot of misinformation being propegated by ECT proponents and people with an invested interest in the industry. Can be a slow-loading site because of its graphics, but it is very well-designed and a great site to browse and read.
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Wing of Madness: A Depression Guide ^{Top Rated}
The latest in a long line of excellent depression resources online, this one's focus is on presenting objective information from a woman who has experienced the depths of this disorder. Links, articles, resources, and the usual can be found here, with an emphasis on the biochemical model.
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Undoing Depression -- Richard O'Connor ^{Top Rated}
A great book, helpful articles, and information on self-help methods for depression.
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Depression Resource Center @ HealingWell.com ^{Top Rated}
This site provides an online community with message boards, chat, current medical news, articles, patient stories, links and much more for individuals with depression.
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All About Depression ^{Top Rated}
A comprehensive site about depression, it's causes, diagnosis, treatment, and more. This site is newly updated with additional features including a discussion board, newsletter, news and research, online assessments and workshops, and book recommendations.
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How to Be Happy ^{Top Rated}
A free, easy-to-understand self-help guide to rational-emotive therapy as a means of alleviating depression. A brief introduction to better emotional adjustment based on the writings and practice of Albert Ellis, Ph.D., Maxie Maultsby, M.D., Jane Higbee, M.D., and Thomas R. Scott, Ph.D
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Depression Recovery for Life
Unique resources for people recovering from depression including the Depression Antidotes Newsletter archive, inspirational poetry, depression test directory, coaching programme information, personal story, e-book, free Depression Check List, etc.
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BluePages
A new, large information site for consumers detailing everything you'd ever want to know about depression. Includes evidence-based information about medical, psychological & alternative treatments, symptoms, online quiz, resources and a very powerful depression-only multi-site search engine. Compiled by Centre for Mental Health Research, ANU.
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Clinical Depression.co.uk
This site provides comprehensive information about depression and treatment options in 'The Learning Path', an easy-to-understand format with free email coaching.
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Touching Minds: Peer to Peer Mood Disorder Support ^{Top Rated}
Touching Minds is a peer to peer mood disorder and anxiety support group and information resource. This site features popular message boards, chat rooms, articles, news, 1 to 1 peer support, personal experiences database, self expression areas and a number of other site features.
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A Depression Information and Treatment Guide ^{Top Rated}
Our own guide to depression, featuring a wealth of articles detailing information about this disorder, the symptoms commonly associated with it, and the treatments currently available. We offer informative articles, a depression quiz, and a support forum where you can anonymously read and contribute in a caring community. Depression affects millions of Americans each year, yet many people still do not recognize it as a treatable disorder. Depression can be treated with psychotherapy and pharmaceutical medications. You can learn more about depression by starting here.
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The Depression Center
The Depression Center is an interactive Web site dedicated to helping those who suffer from Major Depressive Disorder. Their goal is to promote interaction between depression sufferers and healthcare professionals. The site offers free tools such as an interactive depression test and an online support group.
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Answers to Depression ^{Top Rated}
Information on all types of depressive disorders. An online book entitled, "How to Feel Better" is devoted to people suffering from depression, offering indications on how to feel better, and is written by a specialist in this illness, Celia Antonini. The site also offers a self test to find out whether you show signs of depression.
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Depressed Like Me ^{Top Rated}
This thoughtful website provides in-depth articles and information on depression and related disorders (such as chronic depression and manic depression). The articles are well-written and easy to read.

It also links to other depression resources online, support groups, and includes the latest depression news and research.
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Depression: Articles

Dysthymia: Chronic Depression
An article describing dysthymia, a form of chronic depression.
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Depression and Women
An article describing the effects of depression on women and the unique way in which women cope with depressive feelings.
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Key Points About Antidepressant Therapy
What you need to know if you are taking an antidepressant medication such as Paxil, Wellbutrin, Prozac, or Zoloft.
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An Overview of Depression Treatment Options
An article describing some of the broad treatment options available for helping people cope with depression.
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Depression and Baby Boomers
How depression affects those in the "baby boomer" generation.
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Depression vs. the Blues
Trying to differentiate between ordinary blues and a serious depression can help you decide what to do next.
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Risk Factors Associated with Depression ^{Top Rated}
There are various risk factors associated with depression. Learning about these factors and finding ways to avoid them may help reduce your risk of getting depressed.
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Tips for Managing Your Depression
Learn ways to help manage your moods and depressive feelings.
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Side Effects of Antidepressant Medications
Antidepressant medications such as Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, and Wellbutrin usually come with a number of side-effects. Learn about them in this article.
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Quick Facts About Depression
A brief article describing some quick facts about depression.
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Depression and Smoking
Smokers carry their own risks relating to depression.
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Choosing the Best SSRI
Learn how to choose the best SSRI, and how your doctors make those choices for you.
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Men Can Get the Blues
Despite common misconceptions, men too suffer from depression. This article describes how depression affects men differently than women.
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Medications for Depression
An overview article about the types of antidepressant medications available to people.
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Is Depression a Disease? ^{Top Rated}
A lengthy transcript of an excellent debate between some of the thought leaders in the area of depression and depression theory. Debate participants included Thomas S. Szasz, M.D., Jeffrey A. Schaler, Ph.D., and Ron Leifer, M.D. (on the "No, it's not" side) and Donald F. Klein, M.D., Frederick K. Goodwin, M.D., and Peter Kramer, M.D. (on the "Yes, it is" side). A very interesting read.
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Efficacy of Psychotherapy for Depression
The American Psychological Association's Division 12 (Society of Clinical Psychology) has compiled some excellent information about the efficacy of psychotherapy for depression. Most notably, users may click on three different types of psychotherapy (behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, and interpersonal therapy) to find consumer-friendly summaries of clinical research findings about the relative efficacy of each type.
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Depression in Children and Adults
A small collection of articles on aspects of depression throughout the life cycle. Topics include medication, therapy and family issues.
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Creativity and Depression
An interesting article that explores how depression affects creativity, by Douglas Eby.
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Depression in Children and Adolescents
Depression in children and adolescents is a huge issue for those who have children or are children themselves. The depression children and adolescents suffer from may not be properly diagnosed. In this article are ways to decide whether or not a person who is not an adult is depressed or not, and reasons why depression is so often misdiagnosed in younger populations.
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Advice for Coping with Chronic Depression
How does a person cope with Chronic Depression? What is it? Chronic depression is also known as dysthymia, and is a form of depression which can last for many years. Find out more about it here.
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Dealing with the Depths of Depression
How can a person deal with depression? Many claim that they have depression, however; the "depression" many have is usually just an occasional sadness. Depression profoundly impairs a persons ability to concentrate, sleep, eat and feel happy. To find out more on how to deal with it, click on the link.
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Depression: Books

Feeling Good Handbook ^{Top Rated}
Depression is a crippling and often misunderstood disorder in today's society. While many people advocate a purely medical model of this problem (and label it a "disease," like cancer), others find it more helpful to explore the depths of depression and other possible causes. Since medication isn't right for everyone with this disorder, and not everyone can afford to attend weekly therapy sessions, David Burns has written a book for those people looking to help themselves through this disorder.

This excellent how-to manual leads people who are depressed on a journey of understanding and self-discovery. Beginning with an easy to read and understand overview of the cognitive theory of what causes people to become depressed, it goes on to discuss the multitude of methods and techniques used to help treat depression. You don't have to believe in everything the cognitive theory of depression tells us about this disorder to attain a great deal of benefit from the techniques found throughout the book. The daily homework assignments coupled with the elaboration of the kinds of cognitive mistakes everyone makes everyday (for instance, overgeneralizing one bad thing which happens to you to mean that you are a bad person) are especially helpful. It is really chock full of useful and down-to-earth explanations and things which people can do everyday to try and help themselves. Based upon Aaron Beck's cognitive work in researching depression.

This book is on my bookshelf for good reason. It is not only a good read once, but you can pick it up time and time again to reference and refer to items which you may have forgotten. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is currently suffering for depression, or as a gift to someone who you know is suffering from this terrible disorder. While not everything in it may make sense to everyone who reads it, there is really something for almost anybody who suffers from depression. Softcover, 220 pages.
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Depression is a Choice
In our culture, it is taken as an unquestionable fact that depression is a disease, that it is quite common, and that it is the explanation for everything from lethargy to conditions and actions that are much more serious. In her thoughtful and at times explosive new book, A. B. Curtiss takes a look at these assumptions, exploring them from a philosophical, psychological, and often a deeply personal point of view. She tells us that for many, depression is a choice. Using a technique the author labels "directed thinking," Curtiss creates a road map for converting the energy we put into being depressed into a strength that can ultimately lead us out of depression.

As someone who has suffered from depression herself, and who is also a practicing psychotherapist, Curtiss is uniquely qualified to pose these questions. For example, she asks whether, in the name of depression, we excuse ourselves of responsibility in certain areas of our lives. While acknowledging the seriousness of depression, she asks whether at times we falsely classify what we are feeling as depression, the disease, when in fact we are simply experiencing the difficulties that are part and parcel of the human condition, part of the process of living.

Curtiss suggests that we are living in a culture that is deeply "psychologized," and that psychological terms and perspectives have become so imbedded in who we are and how we categorize people and things that at times we may rest on those categories, and therefore give up the chance to overcome them, on our own.

Curtiss takes the available research on depression and the brain, and makes a convincing case that just as individuals who are depressed reside in their depression -- to the point where it becomes their focus -- that focus can be turned on its head and into a determination to find our way out.

The book's website (see below) will put you in touch with some entirely new thinking about depression which began with the publication of the book Depression is a Choice: Winning the Battle without Drugs by A. B. Curtiss. On this site you can read some of the latest writings about depression from many thinkers who look beyond prescription drugs for a cure for depression; thinkers like Paul McHugh, Psychiatrist-in-Chief of Johns Hopkins University, and Martin E. Seligman, the father of positive psychology. On this site you will find some helpful do's and don'ts for when depression hits. You will also find a section of mental exercises that can help change the habitual neuronal connections in your brain which contribute to depression.

You can also visit this book's website at www.depressionisachoice.com.
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Active Treatment of Depression ^{Top Rated}
Addressing his fellow professionals in the mental health field, O'Connor argues that the current state of understanding of the causes and treatments for depression are woefully inadequate and quite often counterproductive. He argues that no single theory can adequately explain the causes and no single treatment plan can successfully be applied universally to depressed patients. He also calls upon his colleagues to recognize that although incidents of depression may sometimes be successfully treated, all too often depression is a chronic disease that is not improved by one-time interventions of pharmaceuticals or other therapies. O'Connor advocates for an "active" treatment that holistically explores multiple causes of depression and looks to all treatment modalities to find the proper combination of methods that can be applied to each unique case.
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Depression: Clinical Trials

Genetics of Recurrent Early-Onset Depression ^{Top Rated}
University of Pennsylvania Health System.

Study: Genetics of Recurrent Early-Onset Depression
We are searching for genes which cause depression. The study will create a DNA collection to permit qualified scientists to search for depression-related genes. This is the largest psychiatric genetics study ever attempted - we need more than 750 families with at least two siblings who have experienced major depression.

Study: Molecular Genetics of Schizophrenia
The study will create a DNA collection to permit qualified scientists to search for schizophrenia-related genes. We need 400 families with at least two siblings who have experienced schizophrenia.
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Mood & Anxiety Disorders Program
A federally sponsored (NIMH) Research Program, this Web site acts as a resource for finding clinical trials for Depression, Panic, PTSD, and Bipolar disorders, for all populations: children, adolescents, and adults.
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Depression: FAQs

Depression ^{Top Rated}

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Frequently Asked Questions About Depression
Answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about depression.
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Depression: Personal Pages and Blogs

A Complete Depression Guide ^{Top Rated}
Clear, practical advice on psychological and emotional states, bringing guidance to sufferers and their families. Knowing when to seek help, what help is available and where to find it.
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Living Dead Girl's Dark Poetry
My website with over 100 origional poems, inspired by depression and anxiety disorders. Also origional graphics, forum (NothingZone) links, and MUCH more.
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The Depression Guide: Navigating Through the Storm...
I have been dealing with Major Depressive Disorder for a number of years and have spoken to many individuals also coping with the repercussions of this devastating illness. This site reflects the specific knowledge I've acquired throughout the years, as well as my personal experiences. All information is also well researched, cross-referenced, and certain sections (for example, the section on medical treatment options) have also been reviewed by professionals. The site is intended for people at all stages of recovery from depression (as well as their family members and friends) and provides a general overview of many elements that can be effectively incorporated into such recovery--including a page entirely devoted to useful links.
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Depression: Seasonal Affective Disorder

alt.support.depression.seasonal
A newsgroup on seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
Learn about seasonal affective disorder, a subtype of depression that affects certain people relating to the season (e.g., people who are only depressed during the winter months).
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What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
"As the winter approaches and the days get shorter, some people experience a form of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — an extreme case of the 'winter blues' that is relieved during the spring and summer months." This article that helps shed light about this common problem. It gives an overview of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and treatment options available.
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Seasonal Affective Disorder: Winter Depression ^{Top Rated}
Northern County Psychiatric Associates provides this article which goes into much greater detail about what is known about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and the treatments available.
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Light Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Dr. Ivan Goldberg's useful article describing what to look for in lightboxes, the lighting that makes light therapy treatment effective.
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About the Winter Blues ^{Top Rated}
This article from Psych Central is an introduction to the winter blues, also known as seasonal affective disorder. Written by John Grohol, Psy.D.
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Depression: Support Groups

Yahoo Support Groups - Depression
A listing of online support groups dealing with depression, hosted by Yahoo Groups.
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Depression Resources
A place of refuge and understanding. You are not alone. Links, news articles and book recommendations complement the forums.
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Psych Central's Depression Support Groups ^{Top Rated}
Psych Central's own online depression support group allows you to read other people's experiences with depression, and also provide your own (if you'd like). Private and secure, the Psych Central Community is one of the longest-running online mental health communities, since 1999.

Membership is free and the community is overseen by a team of dedicated individuals that help keep the forums safe for all.
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Teen Moods ^{Top Rated}
Teen Moods is a popular, well-designed depression support community created by a teen with depression. Open to all including Teens, Parents, Doctors, ect. Highly recommended for teens dealing with depression looking for others who face similar kinds of feelings.
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Depression Chat
A new support chat room (on the IRC network) and discussion boards for depression and related issues.
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Find the Light ^{Top Rated}
This site has a focus on depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Funcioning mainly as a support site (chat, forum, email contact to author is offered), the site also provides general information about each of these disorders, in addition to recommended reading and resources.
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A Bipolar and Depression support forum
A thriving online support community for people with depression and related issues. The forums are run by people with depression as well.
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A Depression and Anxiety support forum ^{Top Rated}
We have depression and anxiety message boards, an active easy to use chat room, plus caring and supportive members :)
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Depression Forums ^{Top Rated}
Depressionforums.org is an open peer discussion of depressive illnesses and treatment options. Our mission is to continue to create an atmosphere that is both supportive and informative for our members, as a caring environment for members to talk to their peers about their depression, anxiety, mood disorders, medications, therapy and recovery. Our vision is to advance public awareness of mental health issues, as to eliminate the stigma of depression and other mental disorders.
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Depression Support1 Group
This is a depression support group to offer support and caring for those suffering any kind of depression. It is a friendly, caring and supportive group for everyone. It is not for medical advice, but to offer ideas and support to those who need it. To share experiences, and learn from others who may have the same symptoms as you. There are some guidelines for the group which you will get upon joining. Also no flaming or harrassing other members on or off the list. Promoting other groups without checking with owner is not permitted. Also offensive language will not be permitted on the list. Not abiding by guidelines could cause loss of membership to the group.
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Broken Smiles ^{Top Rated}
A friendly support board that helps people with issues such as depression or self harm. Always happy to welcome new members.
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Depression: Support Groups: Newsgroups

alt.support.depression
A newsgroup on depression & mood disorders.
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alt.support.depression.recovery
A newsgroup on recovery from depression.
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alt.support.depression.teens
A newsgroup for depression support for teens.
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Depression: Symptoms

Major Depressive Disorder
A description of the symptoms associated with major depressive disorder.
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Major Depressive Episode
Symptoms related to a major depressive episode.
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Dysthymic Disorder
A description of symptoms related to dysthymic disorder, a chronic form of depression.
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Symptoms of Depression
A description of symptoms related to depression.
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Disability: Developmental Disabilities: Asperger Syndrome

Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support ^{Top Rated}
Everything you wanted to know and learn about this disorder, from research papers to support and autism resource listings, to a recommended reading list and family support information.
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Symptoms of Asperger's Disorder
Symptoms related to Asperger's Disorder, a childhood disorder that is described as a qualitative impairment in social interaction.
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Disability: Learning Disabilities

LD Online: Learning Disabilities Information and Resources
An interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers and other professionals. Features a helpful FAQ on learning and developmental disabilities, a special section for teachers, an active online community in their bulletin boards section, a section highlighting personal stories and essays, an updated calendar, a place for kids, and an Ask the Doctor section where Web site visitors can have their questions answered by Dr. Silver. A helpful, easy-to-use site that is a good first stop for learning disabilities information and community support online.
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Disability: Systemic Conditions: Chronic Fatigue and Pain

Fibromylagia, Dr John Lowe's recovery methods...
To subscribe to this mailing list, you will need to compose a short email. Click on the link above and enter this text into the body of your email message (leave the subject line blank): subscribe Lowe-recovery Your-name
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alt.med.fibromyalgia ^{Top Rated}
A newsgroup on fibromyalgia fibrosis.
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Disability: Systemic Conditions: Tourette Syndrome

Symptoms of Tourette's Disorder
Symptoms related to Tourettes's Disorder, a childhood disorder in which both multiple motor and one or more vocal tics have been present at some time during the illness, although not necessarily concurrently.
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Disorders

Symptoms of Pyromania
A description of symptoms related to Pyromania, deliberate and purposeful fire setting on more than one occasion.
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Symptoms of Pyromania
A description of symptoms related to Pyromania, deliberate and purposeful fire setting on more than one occasion.
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Dissociation

Trauma & Dissociation ^{Top Rated}
A national non-profit organization devoted to education, advocacy and research related to the early recognition and treatment of trauma-related stress in children and the understanding and treatment of adults suffering from trauma-generated disorders.
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Absolute Authority on DID/MPD
A reviewed site developed by a clinical psychologist comprehensively listing websites pertaining to Dissociative Identity Disorder, formerly called Multiple Personality Disorder. The site includes articles about DID, about internet support, and great resources.
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Multiplicity, Abuse & Healing ^{Top Rated}
This site will provide resources for exploration and general education of the main issues involved in Multiple Personality Disorder and/or Dissociative Identity Disorder MPD/DID and more generally abuse, including, sexual, ritual, physical, verbal abuse, and self harm. Each month there is a new poll to vote and view and each month a different survivor related website is featured.
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Empty Memories ^{Top Rated}
A site with information for professionals and others about paycho-trauma, dissociative disorders, and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and multiple personality disorder (MPD). In Dutch and English.
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Coping with Dissociative Identity Disorder ^{Top Rated}
Do you have Dissociative Identity Disorder, formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder? Are you a support person for someone who is dissociative? Do you wonder if you have DID, or have other personalities within yourself? You are not alone. The intent of this site is to share ideas to cope with the variety of symptoms that we multiples contend with day in and day out. Sharing methods for coping with dissociative identity disorder. Tips, coping skills and stories by the author and readers. Also includes a message board.
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Fragmented Mind ^{Top Rated}
This is an eclectic sight featuring information on such things as Multiple Personality Disorder/Dissociative Identity Disorder, borderline and avoidant personality disorders, self harm, DBT, cognitive therapy and more.
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Coping with Dissociation as a Student: Part 1 ^{Top Rated}
Dissociation is the coping method of choice for many of us, but what happens when dissociation begins to interfere with our responsibilities and our daily lives? At this point, dissociation itself becomes something to cope with. Dissociation can present challenges in many arenas, not the least of which is academically. So how does one cope with dissociation as a student? Part 1 of a two part series.
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Dissociation: Books

Multiple Personality and Dissociation Book List ^{Top Rated}
A book list of dissociation and multiple personality books of interest, some with reviews of varying quality and length.
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Dissociation: FAQs

Dissociation

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Dissociation: Support Groups

Dissociative disorders
This support group is for those people who have been diagnosed with any of the dissociative disorders such as DID, dissociative amnesia, dissociative fugue, etc. Dissociation can be defined on a continuum. "If you would like to seek support or offer support to others with DID or other dissociative disorders please join our group."
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alt.support.dissociation
A newsgroup for persons w/ dissociative disorders (eg.- Multiple Personality Disorder).
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Dissociation: Symptoms

Symptoms of Dissociative Amnesia
A description of symptoms related to Dissociative Amnesia, one or more episodes of inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature, that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness.
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Symptoms of Dissociative Fugue
A description of symptoms related to Dissociative Fugue, sudden, unexpected travel away from home or one's customary place of work, with inability to recall one's past.
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Symptoms of Dissociative Identity Disorder (MPD)
A description of symptoms related to Dissociative Identity Disorder (MPD), the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states.
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Eating Disorders

Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders ^{Top Rated}
Something Fishy's Website on Eating Disorders is a blow-your-socks-off excellent site that has oodles of information about eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, overeating, compulsive eating, binge eating, and more), links to the Eating Disorder FAQ, and numerous poems and stories from others suffering from bulimia and anorexia. If you have an eating disorder, or know someone who does that you care about, this is the site to check out and read thoroughly. Updated frequently, well-designed, and a pleasure to visit time and time again.
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Eating Disorders ^{Top Rated}
This is a partnered resource with Something Fishy, but includes symptoms, getting help, and other useful topics in a different format, covering nearly two dozen categories. Some of these include discussions about eating disorders in children, adolescents, senior citizens, athletes, etc. An eating awareness behavior test is also available. (A dedicated site.)
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Eating Disorders in a Disordered Culture
A photogenic site which stands out for its high production values, no clutter, clean design, and accurate, thoughtful information and stories on anorexia and bulimia.
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The Eating Disorders Resource Centre
Featuring information on eating disorders, the Eating Disorder Association, treatment, recovery stories and a chat room.
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Body Positive ^{Top Rated}
Change your mind, change your culture, and let your body be! A wide-ranging body image site for women and girls of all sizes. This is a body-disparagement-free zone!
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Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center ^{Top Rated}
Edreferral.com is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. We provide information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders.
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Eating Disorder Recovery: Information & Links ^{Top Rated}
Support, inspiration, education and treatment opportunities for people with eating disorders and those who love them. Contains: articles that address specific eating disorder recovery issues, complete self-help recovery program, DSM-IV-TR eating disorder description; literature research references, extensive list of eating disorder sites, online discussion forum, employment, internship and educational opportunities in the field, comprehensive list of national and international eating disorder in-patient programs, recovery bill of rights, opportunity to Q & A.
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Anorexics Anonymous
Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and related mental health issues covered through supportive, informative and educational formats including, articles, poetry, personal stories, books and Treatment centre listing for Canada and International.
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Loving Miracles
Are you looking for someone who understands body and food issues? If so, call Dr. Annette Colby, RD and meet with me as we share an enlightening experience that reconnects the physical body with the non-physical spirit, inspires the heart, and brings joy to life. Move past emotional eating, binge & compulsive eating, chronic dieting, weight issues, depression and limiting beliefs. Annette is an expert at helping people achieve beautiful lives. See LovingMiracles.com for more information and a FREE inspirational weekly ezine entitled "Eating Peacefully".
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A Collaborative Study of the Genetics of Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa ^{Top Rated}
An educational tool for those in academia as well as those afflicted with eating disorders and their families who are interested in learning about genetic research in eating disorders.
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Body Image and Eating Disorders in Women
Feminist perspective on women and eating disorders. Includes a list of related conditions and links. This site is not a source of clinical information about eating disorders, but rather it is for women with any degree of body image anxiety or a complicated relationship with food.
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Anna Paterson.com
A recovery site for sufferers of eating disorders and the people who care for them. It is run by Anna Paterson, an ex-sufferer and author. Offers such content as her personal experience as well as a thorough Frequently Asked Questions section on eating disorders. A clean, simple design with easy-to-read articles and information.
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Eating Disorder Hope ^{Top Rated}
a site dedicated to offering hope, resources and information to eating disorder suferrers and their loved ones.
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National Eating Disorders Association
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest not-for-profit organization in the United States working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image and weight issues.

At the NEDA Web site:
• find general information about eating disorders and body image concerns;
• obtain referrals to treatment centers, doctors, therapists, support groups;
• purchase educational curriculum, promotional items, videos, books; and
• learn ways to help by volunteering, interning, and/or advocating.

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Eating Disorders: Articles

An Introduction to Binge Eating
A brief article describing binge eating.
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Bulimia: Binging and Purging ^{Top Rated}
An article describing the two main behavioral components of bulimia -- binging and purging.
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An Introduction to Anorexia Nervosa
A brief article describing the components of anorexia, a common eating disorder.
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Treatment for Anorexia
This article describes the various treatment options available for people who suffer from anorexia, such as psychotherapy and medications.
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An Introduction to Bulimia Nervosa
A brief article describing the components of bulimia, a common eating disorder.
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Treatment for Bulimia
This article describes the various treatment options available for the treatment of bulimia, such as psychotherapy and medications.
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Coping with Denial in Eating Disorders
This brief article describes some ways a person with an eating disorder can better cope with the denial that accompanies the disorder.
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What To Do If a Family Member Has an Eating Disorder
Some tips and strategies to help family members deal with and offer support to another member who has an eating disorder.
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All About Eating Disorders
An in-depth guide and introduction to eating disorders, for individuals and their families who are dealing with one for the first time.
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An Introduction to Eating Disorders
A brief overview article about eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia.
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Treatment and Management of Eating Disorders ^{Top Rated}
A general overview of the guidelines many professionals follow in the treatment and management of eating disorders.
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Addicted to Exercise
Even good things such as exercise can be taken to extremes. Do you know a person who works out even though it hurts more than the normal "burn" of a workout? Do you know people who will work out even if they have pulled muscles or broken bones? If so, read this article before your next exercise program.
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Accepting the Body You Have
No one is ever 100% satisfied with their body, it may seem. There are always ideas and resolutions to lose weight, gain weight, increase muscle mass, lose muscle mass, what have you. Body results are not what the Hollywood theaters would have you believe. Most people are not built like an Angelina Jolie or a Brad Pitt. However, even if you are not built or look like a person such as that, it is fine to accept who you are and find the beauty within *and even outside* yourself. Find out how here.
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Eating Disorders: FAQs

Binge Eating Disorder FAQ

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Eating Disorders: Online Quizzes

Eating Disorder Screening Quiz
An brief online screening measure for eating disorders.
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Eating Disorder Questionnaire
Also includes many other quizzes located on the www.assessmentpsychology.com site.
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Eating Disorders: Support Groups

alt.recovery.compulsive-eat
A newsgroup on compulsive eating & food addiction.
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alt.support.eating-disord
A newsgroup on eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, etc.).
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Anorexia Support Group List
A list of online support groups for anorexia.
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Bulimia Support Group List
A list of online support groups for bulimia.
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Compulsive Overeating Support Group List
A list of online support groups for overeating.
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Eating Disorders: Symptoms

Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa
A description of symptoms related to Anorexia Nervosa.
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Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa
A description of symptoms related to Bulimia Nervosa.
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ED-NOS: The Unspoken Diagnosis ^{Top Rated}
A site devoted to a discussion about the "Not Otherwise Specified" (NOS) category of eating disorders.
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Eating Disorders: Treatment Centers

Center for Eating Disorder Recovery
Center for the treatment of eating disorders. Located in Mount Kisco, NY.
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Castlewood Eating Disorder Treatment Center ^{Top Rated}
Residential treatment center for individuals suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. Located in Missouri.
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Shades of Hope
"The road to recovery for those dealing with eating disorders and its related issues is a complex journey for the traveler and their loved ones. Here at Shades of Hope we provide the guidance for both the traveler and those loved ones who too are suffering as a result of the disease." Located in Buffalo Gap, Texas.
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Oceanaire Eating Disorder Treatment Center
Resdiential eating disorder treatment center located in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
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McLean Hospital's Klarman Eating Disorder Center
Klarman Eating Disorders Center at McLean provides state-of-the-art treatment for eating disorders in girls and young women ages 13 to 22. Housed in its own newly renovated building on the grounds of McLean Hospital, the center provides a unique therapeutic environment that is conducive to recovery. The center is comprised of a highly trained multidisciplinary team, many of whom are on the Harvard Medical School faculty. The staff consists of expressive therapists, nurses, nutritionists, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and teachers. The team members follow each patient throughout her course of treatment at McLean. Center clinicians and McLean staff are particularly skilled at treating co-existing conditions, such as substance abuse, depression, trauma-related disorders, anxiety disorders and other comorbid psychiatric conditions. Treatment plans are individualized for patients at each level of care and are based on a contract with the patient, her family and the center staff.
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The Koch Center ^{Top Rated}
At The Koch Center, it is our goal to help the individual regain control of his or her life and to learn ways to feel comfortable and happy while uncovering and managing those things which may have contributed to the development of the disorder. We work from a philosophy of wellness, recognizing and helping each person to harness his or her internal strengths, leading to a sense of growth and well-being. Whether restricting, bingeing, purging, compulsive overeating or any combination of these behaviors are involved, we can help to restore a sense of balance. Located in Ho-Ho-Kus and Englewood, New Jersey (NJ).
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Canopy Cove Eating Disorder Treatment Center ^{Top Rated}
Canopy Cove is a unique, Christian-based eating disorder treatment program designed for males and females struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorders and co-existing diabetes. The comprehensive program includes multiple treatment levels used in a partial-hospitalization and a full residential setting. The treatment program is individualized to meet the specific needs of each client and includes: individual and family therapy, group sessions, dietary counseling and daily meal groups. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, Canopy Cove incorporates art, music, spirituality and movement therapy as well as nature, therapeutic field trips and equine-assisted therapy year round.
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Grief and Loss

Before I Die
This outstanding site is a supplement to the excellent PBS special, "Before I Die." A well-designed and informative site, it discusses personal concerns, issues about death and dying, through a wealth of personal stories, an interactive discussion forum, and thought-provoking essays.
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Crisis, Grief & Healing ^{Top Rated}
Devoted to helping people understand and therefore better be able to deal with their grief, paying attention to the different ways the genders grieve. While Tom is selling some booklets here, he does provide extensive excerpts from them on-line and puts a great deal of work and effort to make these pages useful and helpful. Most touching, however, are the dozens of personal stories placed here, for everyone to read and share. (A dedicated site.)
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Beyond Indigo ^{Top Rated}
A strong information and support resource on death and grief topics. Includes an "Ask the Experts" area, a funeral planner, information for widows and widowers, loss of a loved one, near-death experiences, terminal illness and hospice topics, legal issues, and links to other related resources. Major topic areas include: Caregiving and illness, death and the spirit, funerals, grief support, grieving children, healing from loss, and sudden and violent death.
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WidowNet ^{Top Rated}
Thank you for visiting WidowNet, an information and self-help resource for, and by, widows and widowers. Topics covered include grief, bereavement, recovery, and other information helpful to people, of all ages, religious backgrounds and sexual orientations, who have suffered the death of a spouse or life partner.
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Center for Loss and Renewal ^{Top Rated}
The Center for Loss and Renewal is a berevement and consultation practice located in NYC. We have presented our workshops at seventeen hospices across the nation. Our site includes a monthly educational column, "On the path from loss to renewal."
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Grief Healing
Developed by a certified bereavement counselor, this site offers information, comfort and support to those who are anticipating or mourning the loss of a loved one, whether human or animal. Includes articles on various aspects of loss as well as links to other resources.
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Grieving
This site from the Hospice Foundation of America provides extensive information about the grieving process, including dozens of articles and useful information for anyone going through the grieving process. Articles include:
• Shattering Eight Myths About Grief
• A Year is a Relative Thing
• Facing Sudden Loss
• Guilt and Regret in Prolonged Illness
• Helping a Child Deal with Death
• Eight Myths About Children and Loss
• Reflections on Spiritual Problems in Sudden Loss
• After Caregiving Ends
• Holiday Memories
• Grief and the Holidays
• Am I Losing My Mind?

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Coping with the Loss of a Spouse
Having a spouse die is a horrible, and traumatic event in a person's life. While a person probably never can completely cope with the loss of a spouse, Dr. Martin shows some simple and easy to understand steps that can help.
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Grief and Loss: Support Groups

alt.support.grief
A newsgroup on issues of grief and loss.
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GriefNet.org ^{Top Rated}
Excellent site with loads of information and 37 email support groups, room for personal memorial pages, a site for kids support, and a guestbook for posting messages. I have been a volunteer for more than 4 years, after finding them when in great need, and know it's an excellent resource and the support groups are very helpful. The director is Cendra Lynn and her email is Cendra@griefnet.org
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Grief and Loss: Symptoms

Symptoms of Bereavement
A description of symptoms related to bereavement.
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Health and Wellness

The Secrets of Change
Techniques and strategies to aid self-help towards personal change, with newsletters, replies to readers' letters, and many articles, by a much published UK psychological columnist. The general approach is solution-based, drawing on current developments in psychology and neuropsychology.
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Health and Wellness: Articles

Change Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
In this quick article, discussion of change in relationships is discussed. How can a person overcome the problems when they leave an old relationship? How can a person recover from the anguish? Find out here.
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Health and Wellness: Books

Everything You Always Wanted to Ask Your Gynecologist
by Dr. R. Scott Thornton and Dr. Kathleen Schramm
Houghton Mifflin Co. (ISBN: 0395892627)

This well-written guide provides answers to over 200 questions commonly asked by women. Sixteen easy-to-read chapters cover every gynelogical concern, from menarche to menopause. Dr. Scott Thornton, a gynecologist, and his wife, Dr. Kathleen Schramm, a psychiatrist, provide a unique perspective on women's health, answering such commonly asked questions as How should I choose a gynecologist?, What can I do if I have PMS?, and When will I reach menopause?. This book is highly recommended for any woman interested in knowing how her body works. These down-to-earth explanations are sure to dispel many of the myths and misconceptions that have been passed down through many generations.

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Dr. David Reuben's Quick Weight-Gain Program ^{Top Rated}
Safe, easy weight gain for every age and situation
by Dr. David Reuben

You won't find too many books on the market today telling people how to safely and easily gain weight, but this is one of them. Dr. Reuben walks people through the steps of how to tell if you're underweight, to discussing weight-gain strategies and how to pick the right foods. Throughout, he informs the reader with interesting and useful tidbits of information. It drives the reader to want more and Dr. Reuben easily meets our needs -- not only providing more information but also more healthier eating tips.

Dr. Reuben discusses the 17 secrets of putting on pounds fast within this book, as well as offering a few recipes and menus for suggested eating habits. Includes a chapter on how to help your child put on weight through behavioral techniques and another chapter specifically written for older adults. The Appendix includes information on how to calculate your Body Mass Index the easy way. This book was filled with useful and accurate information and is readily recommended for anyone looking for help in gaining weight. It may not work for everyone, but Dr. Reuben offers such sensible tips that it's worth giving a try. Indexed. 217 pages, hardcover.
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Licensing Information

Licensing Information

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State of New Jersey Psychologist License Verification
State of New Jersey Psychologist License Verification website.
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Medical Disease Support: Support Groups

alt.support.impotence ^{Top Rated}
A newsgroup on impotence.
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Medical Disease Support: Symptoms

Symptoms of Conversion Disorder
A description of symptoms related to Conversion Disorder, a disorder with one or more symptoms or deficits affecting voluntary motor or sensory function that suggest a neurological or other general medical condition.
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Symptoms of Female and Male Orgasmic Disorders
A description of symptoms related to female and male orgasmic disorders, persistent or recurrent delay in, or absence of, orgasm following a normal sexual excitement phase.
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Symptoms of Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
A description of symptoms related to Female Sexual Arousal Disorder, persistent or recurrent inability to attain, or to maintain until completion of the sexual activity, an adequate lubrication-swelling response of sexual excitement.
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Symptoms of Hypersomnia, Primary
A description of symptoms related to Primary Hypersomnia, excessive sleepiness for at least 1 month.
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Symptoms of Encopresis
Symptoms related to Encopresis, a childhood disorder characterized by repeated passage of feces into inappropriate places (e.g., clothing or floor) whether involuntary or intentional.
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Symptoms of Mental Retardation ^{Top Rated}
Symptoms related to Mental Retadation, a childhood disorder characterized by significantly subaverage intellectual functioning.
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Symptoms of Pica
Symptoms related to Pica, a childhood disorder characterized by persistent eating of nonnutritive substances for a period of at least 1 month.
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Symptoms of Transient Tic Disorder
Symptoms related to Transient Tic Disorder, a childhood disorder characterized by single or multiple motor and/or vocal tics.
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Mental Health

Go Ask Alice ^{Top Rated}
Chock full of health education and wellness tips. They will answer any health question on sex, relationships, drugs, general health and emotional well-being. Best yet, they archive all of their responses so you can check out if your question has already been asked in their extensive archives. The responses given are reasonable and sound in their advice, so you know you won't be misled. Plus, it's easier to get an answer than writing to Dear Abby!
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Munchausen Syndrome/Factitious Disorder Page ^{Top Rated}
People with factitious disorders feign, exaggerate, or actually self-induce illnesses. This site offers information related to these disorders, including articles and book recommendations.
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The Stress Doc ^{Top Rated}
Featuring stress-relieving humor, and a great deal of well-written, timely articles on stress relief, breaking habits, burnout, blaming, and much more. An eclectic site that offers something different and new every time you visit!
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MedWeb: Mental Health, Psychiatry, Psychology ^{Top Rated}
Hundreds of resources in mental health, psychiatry and psychology brought to you by the MedWeb directory, one of the older specialized directories online.
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Center for Psychological Advice
The site offers online email advice, articles, resources, reading list, etc. Benefits of On-line Advice There are several benefits to on-line advice: * It's less expensive! An hour of psychotherapy typically costs between US$85 and US$200 per 45-50 minute hour. Even with insurance, copays usually run US$20 per hour. Our service costs only US$15 per email enquiry. * It's totally confidential! You don't have to worry about who will see you in the waiting room. In addition, your insurance company, and possibly your employer, need not know about your request for services. * It's convenient! You can email at any time of the day or night. You don't have to take time off from work or your other obligations. * It's quick! You don't have to wait weeks to get an appointment. A response to your email enquiry will be sent within 48 hours. * Written records. The response to your email enquiry is sent by email, giving you a permanent record of the advice given. You do not need to take notes during a "session."
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1-800-THERAPIST Network
1-800-THERAPIST is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of mental illness. We provide information and treatment resources for all forms of mental health issues.
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Free Psych Glossary & Tutorial
Learn the language of psychiatry and clinical psychology the easy way. Now you can hear and see over 250 important terms with concise definitions and realistic clinical examples. The PsychDef tutorial promotes rapid mastery for professional students and laypersons alike. PsychDef remains the premier electronic reference for behavioral health terminology. Medical and nursing students, psychology students, counseling and social work students have all improved their communication skills with this innovative program. By getting an early boost in technical vocabulary, you will more readily understand what you read, and soon you'll be talking like an experienced professional. PsychDef installs easily on any Windows 95 or later PC. To hear the pronunciations, you will also need a sound card and speakers.
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Child Psychology Center
Psychology information for teenagers, students, parents and professionals on a variety of topics including eating disorders, self injury, youth violence etc.
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RemedyFind ^{Top Rated}
Remedyfind is an objective, non-commercial site that allows individuals and healthcare professionals to rate the effectiveness of the different treatments they have used for specific health conditions. Depression is one of the conditions included. A very interesting and innovative find.
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BDDCentral ^{Top Rated}
This site on Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) was created by a support group full of BDD sufferers, for other sufferers and their family members. It includes both clinical type information, and personal information, which cannot be found anywhere else. A well-designed, useful site.
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Films Portraying Mental Illness
A site that lists movies and films that portray mental illness on the big screen, categorized by disorder.
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MPN Psychiatry Cartoons ^{Top Rated}
Large collection of psychiatry cartoons, part of a larger medical humor collection.
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Cinematherapy.com
One of the most complete sites on the Web today regarding the serious use of film in therapy for healing and growth.
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Billing Software for Mental Health Care Practices ^{Top Rated}
This website lists many places to buy software for mental health care professionals.
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Crazy Meds! ^{Top Rated}
An unconventional mental health resource, created and updated by an individual who's had some extensive experience with different psychiatric medications (both personally and through others' stories). The resource is mainly for patients and features informal commentaries on personal experiences with psychiatric medications.

Discussion pages include: 12 Steps to Staying on Medications, Support Groups - Why You Need to Belong to One, Where to Find Them, Crazy Meds Support Forum, and many pages on various medications.

Sometimes has some strong language.
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Mental Health: Articles

Getting Help for Procrastination ^{Top Rated}
Procrastination is a common issue amongst students and many adults. There are many who struggle with deadlines everyday, with the feeling of impending doom as the exam or project date looms. It is one of the largest problems seen in college counseling centers, and it is something nearly everyone has had to deal with at some point in their lives. This article describes strategies to help yourself overcome procrastination.

The first thing you have to know about procrastinating is that you should set your expectations realistically. It took you a lifetime to get to where you are today in terms of procrastination, so it's not something you can fix overnight. But it is something you can fix, all you need is the dedication to do so and the willingness to try something new.
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Mental Health: Support Groups

Adult Children of Mentally Ill Parents
An online support forum and resource links for adult children of mentally ill parents. From the site: "Whether you are old or young, your parent alive or deceased, this Forum is dedicated to all those struggling families and individuals trying to make sense of the insanity of a mentally ill parent. Perhaps by sharing and exposing this typically secret disorder we can together find solutions to this often crippling and confusing condition."
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Empty Souls
A support forum created for and ran by sufferers of depression and related mental illness. Offers a wide range of support in a safe and friendly community.
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Psych Central Support Community ^{Top Rated}
Psych Central's own support community comprised of tens of thousands of people just like you, offering and sharing support, information, opinions about treatment options, virtual hugs and more in over three dozen forums.

Psych Central's Community is overseen by Dr. John Grohol and a team of trained and experienced moderators and administrators to offer a safe, supportive and secure environment. Online since 1999.
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Neurotalk Support Community ^{Top Rated}
Psych Central's sister support community, Neurotalk, is for neurological and serious mental disorders and is comprised of thousands of people just like you, offering and sharing support, information, opinions about treatment options, virtual hugs and more in over two dozen forums.

Psych Central's Neurotalk Community is overseen by Dr. John Grohol and a team of trained and experienced moderators and administrators to offer a safe, supportive and secure environment. Online since 2006.
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I Wish You Peace ^{Top Rated}
This is a board for mental health support.
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Mental Health: Symptoms

Symptoms of Adjustment Disorders
A description of the symptoms related to Adjustment Disorder, a disorder involving the development of emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to an identifiable stressor(s).
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Symptoms of Body Dysmorphic Disorder
A description of symptoms related to Body Dysmorphic Disorder, a preoccupation with an imagined defect in appearance.
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Symptoms of Cyclothymic Disorder
A description of symptoms related to Cyclothymic Disorder, the presence of numerous periods with hypomanic symptoms and numerous periods with depressive symptoms for at least 2 years.
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Symptoms of Delusional Disorder ^{Top Rated}
A description of symptoms related to Delusional Disorder, a disorder characterized by the presence of non-bizarre delusions which have persisted for at least one month.
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Symptoms of Depersonalization Disorder
A description of symptoms related to Depersonalization Disorder, persistent or recurrent experiences of feeling detached from, and as if one is an outside observer of, one's mental processes or body (e.g., feeling like one is in a dream).
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Symptoms of Exhibitionism
A description of symptoms related to Exhibitionism, recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving the exposure of one's genitals to an unsuspecting stranger.
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Symptoms of Fetishism
A description of symptoms related to Fetishism, recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving the use of nonliving objects.
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Symptoms of Frotteurism
A description of symptoms related to Frotteurism, recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving touching and rubbing against a nonconsenting person.
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Symptoms of Hypochondriasis
A description of symptoms related to Hypochondriasis, preoccupation with fears of having, or the idea that one has, a serious disease based on the person's misinterpretation of bodily symptoms.
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Symptoms of Intermittent Explosive Disorder
A description of symptoms related to Intermittent Explosive Disorder, several discrete episodes of failure to resist aggressive impulses that result in serious assaultive acts or destruction of property.
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Symptoms of Kleptomania
A description of symptoms related to Kleptomania, recurrent failure to resist impulses to steal objects that are not needed for personal use or for their monetary value.
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Symptoms of Pedophilia ^{Top Rated}
A description of symptoms of Pedophilia, recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children.
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Symptoms of Somatization Disorder ^{Top Rated}
A description of symptoms related to Somatization Disorder, a history of many physical complaints beginning before age 30 years that occur over a period of several years.
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Symptoms of Conduct Disorder ^{Top Rated}
Symptoms related to Conduct Disorder, a childhood disorder characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated.
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Symptoms of Oppositional Defiant Disorder ^{Top Rated}
Symptoms related to Oppostitional Defiant Disorder, a childhood disorder characterized by a pattern of negativistic, hostile, and defiant behavior lasting at least 6 months.
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Mental Health: Web Directories and Indices

Psyche Matters: Psychology and Psychoanalytic Resource Guide ^{Top Rated}
Psychology and Psychoanalytic resource guide with online papers, bibliographies, and extensive links for psychology, psychoanalysis, jungian resources, group therapy, family and child therapy, counseling and more.
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Self-Injury, Abuse and Trauma Resource Directory
One-stop listing of resources on the Web for self-injury and self-mutilation. Edited by a United Kingdom counsellor and author. Freqently updated and a solid resource.
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Obsessive-Compulsive

Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
Full of useful information, links, articles, and contacts.
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OCD Center of Los Angeles ^{Top Rated}
Treatment center specializing in OCD, OC Spectrum Disorders, and related anxiety disorders. Includes information on symptoms and treatment, an OCD test, a reading list, and links to online resources.
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OCD: The War Inside
A film by co-director Mark Pancer, who himself has OCD, brings a unique perspective and compassion to his interviews, eliciting painful stories while also exploring the causes and possible solutions of this often misunderstood condition which affects millions of people. Simultaneously heartbreaking and uplifting, sad and funny, full of love, hate, anger and courage, these stories will resonate long after the film has ended.


• Andrew's OCD first appeared when he was only nine years old; his compulsions have included gnawing on walls and even streets and subway floors. With the unflagging support of his parents and sister he has found some relief through behavioral therapy.
• Trisha has washed her hands until they were bloody, and has attempted suicide. SSRI medications have helped at times, but she still battles with side effects.
• Marvin's OCD appeared in middle age and led to serious career and family problems; in trying to control his condition he even submitted to brain surgery, which was unsuccessful.
• Grace's OCD also appeared when she was an adult. She cannot allow visitors into her house without becoming uncontrollably anxious; her obsessions have created serious problems in her relationships with her husband and young daughter.
(Film costs $229 to purchase, $60 to rent.)
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Medications for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
What medications are good for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? What reactions and allergies can result? Which drugs are the safest? In this article, Dr. Demitri discusses how a client who needs to take OCD medications can pick ones best suited for them, and also to help improve the quality of their lives.
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A List of Common Obsessions
Dr. Haggerty gives a list of possible obsessions, and puts them into certain lists.
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How Do I Know if I have Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Someone may feel that they have obsessive-compulsive disorder, but they do not really know. How can a person tell? There are no real reliable tests for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but Dr. Demitri discusses how a person can tell how they may have the disorder.
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Distinquishing OCD from Other Conditions
Even those in the professional field are sometimes confused with the differences between OCD and other conditions. Dr. Hauser discusses how OCD and other conditions related to it are, in fact, different conditions and why are they different?
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Obsessive-Compulsive: Books

Getting Control: Overcoming Your Obsessions and Compulsions ^{Top Rated}
An internationally known expert and Harvard Medical School professor offers an up-to-date guide for treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Six million Americans suffer from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and they know firsthand the often devastating effects it has on their lives. Some symptoms, such as the nagging feeling you have left the stovetop burner on, can be mildly distracting. Yet others, like compulsive hand washing, the inability to throw anything out, or nerve-racking feelings of guilt, can be completely paralyzing and make it nearly impossible for sufferers to lead healthy lives. Dr. Baer gives readers the tools to assess their own symptoms, set goals, and create therapeutic programs for themselves. He also helps readers differentiate between OCD and other psychological illnesses such as depression. From the latest treatments to important facts on the medications currently available and how they work, Getting Control is thorough, concise, and positive--a lifesaver for anyone whose well-being is affected by OCD.
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Stop Obsessing!: How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions ^{Top Rated}
Regain control over your life. If you find yourself tormented by unwanted, disturbing thoughts or compelled to perform rigidly set action to reduce your stress, you may be one of the millions of Americans who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It may be as mild a doubting whether you tumed off the iron before leaving the house, or it may be as sever as disabling as washing your hands for hours each day. But whatever its degree, OCD is distressing, uncomfortable, and can disrupt your life or destroy your most important relationships. Until recently, OCD was considered to be almost untreatable using conventional forms of therapy. Now it is known to be a highly treatable disorder using behavior therapy. Drs. Foa and Wilson, internationally known authorities on the treatment of anxiety disorders, have developed a revolutionary self-help program that can help relieve crippling obsessions and compulsions. In Stop Obsessing! you will discover: A series of questionnaires to help you analyze the severity of your obsessions and compulsions. An initial self-help program to overcome milder symptoms and reduce more severe cases. The most effective way to help you let go of your obsessions and gain control over your compulsions. An intensive three-week program for anyone who spends more than two hours a day on obsessions or rituals. Expert guidance in determining whether you need the added help of a professional.Stop Obsessing! 's powerful and reliable techniques have helped thousands of patients with OCD reduce or eliminate unwanted thoughts and rituals. Today, you or someone you love can recover and lead a normal life, free of excessive fears and worries. So why wait?
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Obsessive-Compulsive: Online Quizzes

OCD Screening Quiz ^{Top Rated}
A brief online screening quiz that helps you determine if you may have obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Obsessive-Compulsive: Support Groups

alt.support.ocd ^{Top Rated}
A newsgroup on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
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Yahoo Support Groups - Obsessive Compulsive
A listing of online support groups dealing with obsessive compulsive disorders, hosted by Yahoo Groups.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Support Group List
A list of online support groups for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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Obsessive-Compulsive: Symptoms

Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
A description of symptoms related to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, either obsessions or compulsions.
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Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
Symptoms related to Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder, a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.
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Other

GT World FAQ about the Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children
A FAQ about the Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children from www.gtworld.com
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Other: Attack on America

What Is Psychological Trauma? ^{Top Rated}
An article from the Sidran Foundation describing trauma, trauma survivors, the changes they go through, and how they attempt to cope with traumatic events in their lives. Can help us understand what others are going through in order to better help them.
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Helping A Child Deal With Death ^{Top Rated}
This article from the Hospice Foundation of America offers six helpful suggestions and tips on how a parent can help their child understand and deal with death or loss in their lives.
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Other: Support Groups

alt.support.bruderhof ^{Top Rated}
A newsgroup for memebers of the Bruderhof.
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alt.support.short
A newsgroup on issues of interest to short people.
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Trichotillomania Support Groups
A helpful resource from the Trichotillomania Learning Center listing support groups by state.
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Emotions Anonymous
A 12-step organization for recovery from emotional difficulties.
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Parents and Children

WholeFamily ^{Top Rated}
Real-life dramas are scripted and provided for your enjoyment and education via text or RealAudio playback. Categories include parental, marital and teen/child issues. Each section has a number of "plays" which address real-life issues. For example, under the marital category, issues such as money, exhaustion, sex, and discipline are addressed. One of the few really unique and valuable additions to the Web I've seen lately.
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A Place for Us... Oppositional Defiant Support Group ^{Top Rated}
Personal stories, articles, links, and information for oppositional defiant and other conduct disorders. Oriented toward the teens who suffer from these problems.
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Child Mental Health ^{Top Rated}
Addresses mental disorders, behavioral disorders, child abuse, trauma, disaster and advocacy issues. Provides information including child mental health news, topics and research results about disorders including Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Autism, Schizophrenia and Eating Disorders. Serves the needs of children, families and professionals.
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Attachment Disorder Site
Offering articles and support regarding attachment and attachment disorder.
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Parents and Children: FAQ

Facts for Families ^{Top Rated}
One part of The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Homepage, and the most useful. It offers easy-to-read and understand information presented in a brochure-style to parents and families dealing with children who have some sort of mental disorder. All too often the Web is content-free, but here is a lot of content for parents looking for some answers online.
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Child Obesity FAQ
A well-written multi-part article about children and weight problems, including obesity. KidsHealth is maintained by The Nemours Foundation, a well-respected organization dedicated to improving the health and spirit of children.
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Parents and Children: Support Groups

alt.parenting.spanking
A newsgroup on spanking.
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Parents and Children: Teen Issues

Teen Anger
Teen anger takes many forms. It may be expressed as indignation and resentment, or rage and fury. It is the expression of teenage anger -- the behavior -- that we see. Some teens may repress their anger and withdraw; others may be more defiant and destroy property. They will continue their behavior, or it may escalate, until they decide to look within themselves to the roots of their anger. But teenage anger is a feeling, an emotion, not a behavior. And anger is usually caused by something going on in a teen's life.
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Personality

Self-injury ^{Top Rated}
In spite of the title, there is no shame here. If you cause physical harm to your body in order to deal with overwhelming feelings, know that you have nothing to be ashamed of. It's likely that you're keeping yourself alive and maintaining psychological integrity with the only tool you have right now. It's a crude and ultimately self-destructive tool, but it works; you get relief from the overwhelming pain/fear/anxiety in your life. The prospect of giving it up may be unthinkable, which makes sense; you may not realize that self-harm isn't the only or even best coping method around. For many people who self-injure, though, there comes a breakthrough moment when they realize that change is possible, that they can escape, that things can be different. They begin to believe that other tools do exist and begin figuring out which of these non-self-destructive ways of coping work for them. This site exists to help you come closer to that moment.
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BPD Central ^{Top Rated}
A collection of resources for people who care about someone with borderline personality disorder.
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Borderline Personality Disorder Sanctuary ^{Top Rated}
Ask the Dr., newsletter, articles, bulletin boards, family support, chat, ICQ lists, books, links, clinician's forum and more.
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
FAQs, articles, essays, and more about narcissism.
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Great Ideas in Personality
How do people tend to think, feel, and behave--and what causes these tendencies? These are the questions addressed by personality theory and research. This site deals with scientific research programs in personality psychology. They are offered as candidates for the title "great ideas"; whether they are indeed great remains an open question.
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder Suite101 Topic
Discussions, support, journal entries and links regarding the Narcissistic Personality Disorder and relationships with abusive narcissists.
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LauraPaxton.com ^{Top Rated}
The Borderline and Beyond Program by Laura Paxton MA EdS, is a self-help program for Borderline Personality Disorder, which has produced results for many people suffering from BPD. Borderline and Beyond supplements other therapeutic approaches, such as DBT and individual therapy.
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Borderline Personality Disorder Today
Ask the therapist, BPD advocacy program, ask the experts archives, active communities, articles, membership sections, personal stories, author interviews, family section, books, newsletter, clinician's information, and more.
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BPD Recovery ^{Top Rated}
BPDRecovery is a site that focuses on recovering from Borderline Personality Disorder. We are a non-discriminatory website which means that all individuals are welcome - whether you've been formally diagnosed or simply recognize yourself or someone you know in the diagnostic criteria, you are welcome here!

For the sake of clarity, we define "recovery" as "healthy, happy living." The tips, techniques and tools offered in this site are intended for everyone - BPD or NON - and may be able to help you achieve healthy, happy living.

This is a safe arena for those with mental illnesses and disorders (specifically BPD) to share concerns, voice opinions, seek like-minded individuals, work toward recovery, discuss medications and therapy approaches, and explore the impact of their illness(es) have had on their life and the lives of their loved ones. As mentioned, you need not have a formal diagnosis to participate or benefit from the resources offered here. All are welcome.
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Personality & Individual Differences
Individual difference psychology examines how people are similar and how they differ in their thinking, feeling and behaviour.

People are complex, however, and there are multiple theories and evidence as to what are the prevailing aspects of psychological differences.

This site provides detailed lecture notes from an undergraduate psychology course on personality and intelligence, two important areas of individual difference psychology.
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Borderline Personality Disorder
Articles and ebooks written by a Ms. A.J. Mahari, a person who has recovered from Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), email support lists, DBT Skills list, Non-Borderline section and much more.
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Borderline Personality Disorder Today ^{Top Rated}
Advocate program, consumer literary library, research, articles, author interviews, newsletter, communities, books, resources and much more.
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BPD World ^{Top Rated}
BPD World is a site that is committed to raising awareness and reducing the stigma of mental health, but focusing on borderline personality disorder (BPD). They provide information, advice and support on borderline personality disorder.
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About Borderline Personality Disorder
An article that is an introduction to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). This article discusses the symptoms, treatments and recent research findings from the NIMH on this disorder.
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PersonalityLab.org
Offers free personality feedback on tests developed by research psychologists at UC Berkeley. Visitors to PersonalityLab.org can learn about their own personality, get feedback about the life goals they value most, find out if they’re skilled at predicting which couples will break up versus stay together, and more. PersonalityLab.org is completely non-commercial and contains no ads of any kind.
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Being Alone Without Being Lonely
According to Dr. Martin--There is a great difference between being lonely and being alone. Many people are alone and lead happy lives. Learning how to be alone without being lonely is a huge task in life, and the research entailed in this article will help a person who is alone to better understand how to deal with isolation.
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Personality: FAQ

Normal personality archive
From the Internet newsgroup, alt.psychology.personality, general information about personality typing systems (like the Myers-Briggs).
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Borderline Personality Disorder FAQ

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Personality: Support Groups

Family members & loved ones of Borderline Personality Disorder
This list is for people who are coping with someone in their life who has borderline personality disorder (or traits of BPD). This can cause much anxiety, depression, confusion, isolation, etc.

This list is mainly for non-BP partners: married, single, gay or straight. Other lists also exist for people with BPD parents; parents with BPD offspring; or people who have BPD themselves.

People joining this list must read the guidelines and agree to them before posting. This list is highly active and has around 900 subscribers.
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Borderline Personality Disorder
A support group for those who have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. This list is a safe haven where you can express yourself freely without fear of condemnation or rejection. This list is closed which means only those who are borderline are welcome. No friends or family, please.
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Narcissism

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alt.support.personality
A newsgroup for people with personality disorders.
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alt.support.personality.schizoid
A newsgroup on schizoid personality disorder.
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nonbpd.org
A resource meant to provide direction and be a comfort to individuals who have a relationship with a person that has borderline personality disorder.
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Narcissism Revisited Study List ^{Top Rated}
The archives of the Narcissism Revisited Study List regarding Pathological Narcissism and the Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)contain thousands of links and articles. 3-5 daily messages. Moderated.
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Passive-Aggressive Helping Hand ^{Top Rated}
A place for individuals seeking support and understanding while attempting to cope with passive-aggressive behavior.
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Avoidant Personality Disorder Support Group
Unmoderated support for anyone who thinks they may have avoidant personality disorder (APD), social anxiety disorder, social phobia, or related problems. We talk about anything that bothers us or makes us happy; we're trying to learn how to be comfortable with ourselves, open up to relationships with other people, and be a part of society.
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Healing Narcissism and Disorders of the Self
Healing Narcissism and Disorders of the Self is a support group that strives to provide a positive environment in which both those suffering from NPD and family members/partners can achieve a greater understanding of this disorder and heal the wounds associated with it.
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Antisocial-Personality
Support group for individuals suffering with antisocial personality disorder and their loved ones.
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Borderline Personality Disorder Support
This is a site for people with Borderline Personality Disorder to talk about dealing with their BPD.
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Personality: Symptoms

Symptoms of Antisocial Personality Disorder
Symptoms related to Antisocial Personality Disorder, a disorder characterized by a long-standing pattern of a disregard for other people's rights, often crossing the line and violating those rights.
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Symptoms of Avoidant Personality Disorder
Symptoms related to Avoidant Personality Disorder, a disorder characterized by a long-standing and complex pattern of feelings of inadequacy, extreme sensitivity to what other people think about them, and social inhibition.
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Symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder ^{Top Rated}
Symptoms related to Borderline Personality Disorder, a disorder characterized by unstable interpersonal relationships.
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Symptoms of Dependent Personality Disorder ^{Top Rated}
Symptoms related to Dependent Personality Disorder, a personality disorder characterized by a long-standing need for the person to be taken care of and a fear of being abandoned or separated from important individuals in his or her life.
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Symptoms of Histrionic Personality Disorder
Symptoms related to Histrionic Personality Disorder, a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking.
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Symptoms of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Symptoms related to Narcissistic Personality Disorder, a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy.
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Symptoms of Paranoid Personality Disorder ^{Top Rated}
Symptoms related to Paranoid Personality Disorder, a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent.
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Symptoms of Schizoid Personality Disorder
Symptoms related to Schizoid Personality Disorder, a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings.
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Symptoms of Schizotypal Personality Disorder ^{Top Rated}
Symptoms related to Schizotypal Personality Disorder, a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal deficits marked by acute discomfort with, and reduced capacity for, close relationships as well as by cognitive or perceptual distortions and eccentricities of behavior.
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Personality Disorders Self-Diagnosis Tests
Find information and research on the ten personality disorders listed in DSM-IV. Includes unofficial interactive tests to determine if you may have a personality disorder, and articles on related topics.
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Post-traumatic Stress

National Center for PTSD ^{Top Rated}
What is the National Center for PTSD? We are the center of excellence for research & education on the prevention, understanding, and treatment of PTSD. We have seven divisions across the country. Although we provide no direct clinical care, our purpose is to improve the well-being and understanding of American veterans. We conduct cutting edge research and apply resultant findings to: "Advance Science and Promote Understanding of Traumatic Stress." The premier online resource for information, organizations, and resources related to PTSD.
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Trauma Info Pages ^{Top Rated}
A great set of resources that focus primarily on emotional trauma and traumatic stress, including PTSD, whether following individual traumatic experience(s) or a large-scale disaster. Kept up-to-date regularly and the amount of useful information found in them is sometimes overwhelming. But with a simple and logical organization combined with a pleasant reading background, they are a joy to discover. The information is written by a licensed psychologist, so it's trustworthy and accurate.
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Gift From Within - PTSD Resources ^{Top Rated}
Gift From Within is an international non-profit organization dedicated to help those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), those at risk for PTSD, and those who care for traumatized individuals. Their philosophy is to rekindle hope and restore dignity to trauma survivors.
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Gateway to PTSD Information ^{Top Rated}
This site has information on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The site contains information about traumatic injury and links to agencies and organizations with information about coping with emotional injury. It is a simple gateway to five other specific sites that offer PTSD information and resources.
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Post-traumatic Stress: Support Groups

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Sanctuary ^{Top Rated}
Ask the therapist, articles, chats, bulletin boards, ICQ lists (consumers & families), veteran's board, "the wall," personal stories, suicide intervention, resources, bookstore and more.
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Support Group List
A list of online support groups for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Post-traumatic Stress: Symptoms

Symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder ^{Top Rated}
A description of the symptoms related to Acute Stress Disorder. Acute stress disorder is most often diagnosed when an individual has been exposed to a traumatic event.
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Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
A description of symptoms related to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, a debilitating condition that follows a terrifying event.
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Psychology

A Guide to Psychology and its Practice ^{Top Rated}
Useful information about psychology, managed care, consumer rights, and why you might want to go see a psychologist.
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Behavior On-Line
The "gathering place" for professionals in the behavioral science and related fields. And it makes good on its initial premise, offering not only in-depth conversations with some of the leading theorists and therapists in the mental health field today, but also a place for other professional to interact directly with those conversationalists, discussing their ideas and theories.
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Dream interpretation
The Dreams list is just what it sounds like -- join the list to share your own dreams, and read others. "I believe dreams can be a very helpful tool to use in our waking lives. Dreams reveal things we may not yet know, or understand in a conscious state. Post your dreams here, and ask for interpretations, or help others understand their dreams. If you just want to share some bizarre dreams you've had, that's fine too. It's all in fun, and nobody here claims to be a psychoanalyst, or dream expert."
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Albert Ellis Institute
This page provides a lot of useful information on RET, a specific psychotherapy and theory developed by Albert Ellis. Includes a directory of RET-trained therapists throughout the world, a FAQ, schedule of upcoming seminars, etc.
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Nonverbal Behavior / Communication
Welcome to Jaume Masip´s Nonverbal Behavior page of links in the Department of Social Psychology and Anthropology at the University of Salamanca (Spain). Links to resources about nonverbal communication. 2nd Edition.
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AlleyDog.com: the psychology student's best friend ^{Top Rated}
This site is a comprehensive resource for college-level psychology students, designed to help students succeed in their study of psychology.
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About Psychology ^{Top Rated}
The Psychology site at About.com is guided by Dr. Shelley Wu. It is comprehensive and covers many areas of psychology, in the formats of blogs, articles, link library, discussion, and more.
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All Psychology Schools
Students can use our comprehensive database of U.S. psychology schools to search for everything from associate’s to doctoral degrees in over 50 psychology-related concentrations. This resource is free for all students.
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Freudian Slip
Freudian slip is a professionally written psychology site, offers info about leading analysts and theories, mental illnesses, therapies, personal development and health psychology.
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All About Forensic Psychology
A comprehensive guide to the world of forensic psycholgy. Definitions, history, topic areas, theory and practice, careers, debates, offender profiling and study options are all covered in detail.
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Psychology: Assessment and Testing

IQ Test Ranking System ^{Top Rated}
This site provides free, professional rankings of Internet IQ tests as well as psychology directories.
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AssessmentPsychology.com
Psychological assessment, testing and practice management resources for psychologists and mental health professionals.
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Psychology: Continuing Education

AllianceLearn
Continuing education courses online for psychologists, social workers and counselors. Complete your online course today and print your CE Certificate!
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Behavioraledu.com
Continuing education courses for psychologists, counselors, and therapists by an APA approved provider.
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Psychology Continuing Education ^{Top Rated}
Online, self-study continuing education credits, PTSD, Depression, Domestic Violence and Child Abuse.
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ABED Continuing Ed ^{Top Rated}
APA, APT, BBS, BRN, NASW, NBCC, FL, MCEP. TX and CA approved online and self-study continuing education units. All courses are $11/unit. "At ABED Continuing Ed you really can earn your ceus while staying in bed!"
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Psychology: Ethical and Legal Issues

Baker Act Information
This site was created to describe current trends in psychiatric hospitals. The patient issues are disscussd in detail including the origins of the mental illness that landed the patient in the hospital along with the tactics many psychiatric institutions use to entice patients to desire to return to the hospital. ("Baker Act" is the name of the law that describes the procedures for involuntary committment to a mental health facility in Florida.)
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Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct ^{Top Rated}
The Ethical Standards set forth enforceable rules for conduct as psychologists who are members of the American Psychological Association. Most of the Ethical Standards are written broadly, in order to apply to psychologists in varied roles, although the application of an Ethical Standard may vary depending on the context. The Ethical Standards are not exhaustive. The fact that a given conduct is not specifically addressed by an Ethical Standard does not mean that it is necessarily either ethical or unethical. This Ethics Code applies only to psychologists' activities that are part of their scientific, educational, or professional roles as psychologists.
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Legal, Ethical and Professionals Issues in Psychotherapy ^{Top Rated}
A resource featuring differing viewpoints about the ethical, legal and professional issues in psychoanalysis.
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Stanford Prison Experiment ^{Top Rated}
This site features an extensive slide show and information about this classic psychology experiment by Philip G. Zimbardo. What happens when you put good people in an evil place? Does humanity win over evil, or does evil triumph? These are some of the questions we posed in this dramatic simulation of prison life conducted in the summer of 1971 at Stanford University.

How we went about testing these questions and what we found may astound you. Our planned two-week investigation into the psychology of prison life had to be ended prematurely after only six days because of what the situation was doing to the college students who participated. In only a few days, our guards became sadistic and our prisoners became depressed and showed signs of extreme stress. Please join me on a slide tour of describing this experiment and uncovering what it tells us about the nature of Human Nature.
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Psychology: Journals and Publications

Journals, resources, & programs

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Journals, Psychological
Armin Günther The most comprehensive list to psychological and related journals online today. An international site is also available, as is a searchable database.
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PSYCHE Journal ^{Top Rated}
The original refereed online journal on consciousness. PSYCHE-D Mailing List Archive by Thread Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness - PSYCHE's publishers
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APA Monitor on Psychology
The online version of the APA Monitor, a magazine of the American Psychological Association.
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Psychology: Mailing Lists

Emergency Psychiatry ^{Top Rated}
To subscribe to this mailing list, you will need to compose a short email. Click on the link above and enter this text into the body of your email message (leave the subject line blank): subscribe ERPSYCH Your-name
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Psychology: Online Behavior and Dynamics

Psychology of the Internet: Research and Theory
Psychology of the Internet: Research and Theory is interested in the discussion and publication of research and theory related to how people relate to one another, individual's portrayal of a persona online, and general online social communications. It can include topics such as:
• How to conduct psychological research via the Internet
• Theory behind virtual support groups
• Online psychotherapy (e-therapy)
• "Internet Addiction Disorder"
• Psychology of various online phenomenon, such as flame wars, relationships, etc.

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Behavenet ^{Top Rated}
Behavenet BBS offers a lot of interesting information to those interested in behaviorism and related fields
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Psychology: Personality

alt.psychology.personality
A newsgroup on personality taxonomies/assessment/models.
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sci.psychology.personality
A newsgroup on all personality systems & measurement.
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Personality and Consciousness
Eric Pettifor An excellent site devoted to discussing the major theorists in personality psychology, including Alfred Adler, Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, George Kelly, Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers, B.F. Skinner, and Charles T. Tart. Offers their respective theories and philosophies on doing psychotherapy. Updated regularly and an original design. Looks and works best with frames, but a non-framed version is available, naturally.
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Psychology: Research and Writing Guides

APA Style Essentials
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA, 5th ed., 2001) provides a comprehensive reference guide to writing using APA style, organization, and content. The purpose of this article is to provide a common core of elements of APA style of minimal writing standards for any assignment that specifies APA style.
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Writing with Style: A Hypertext Writing Guide
This hypertext guide is an attempt to make the style of writing used in the field of psychology clear to you. It summarizes a lot of the material available in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA, 4th edition, 1995) and is oriented toward undergraduate students.
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American Psychological Association's Style Site
A great deal of information is provided here about the APA Publication Manual, as well as APA Style writing guides. While most of it is available only through purchase, the APA does provide articles about removing bias from writing regarding disabilities, sexuality, and race and ethnicity from your writing.
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How to Cite Internet Articles and Websites
An APA style guide reference that gives you the specifics and examples on how to cite online articles, Web sites, and other Internet resources.
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Style Guides
A reference list from the Douglas College library on various style guides used in writing, including the APA Style, MLA, Turabian, and Chicago styles.
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Psychology: e-Learning

AllPsych Online ^{Top Rated}
Virtual Psychology Classroom with over 2000 pages of information. Includes three complete psychology texts (General, Personality, and Statistics), a detailed psychology timeline, biographies, a 500+ word psychology dictionary, information on mental disorders, career and educational information, online research, psychology journal, an active psychology student forum, and more.
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Psychotherapy

Essays on Psychology and Life ^{Top Rated}
A growing collection of essays on psychotherapy, parenting, narcissism, depression, and other topics in psychology. Helpful stuff here.
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About Psychotherapy ^{Top Rated}
Everything you always wanted to know about psychotherapy, the different types, and what it is (and isn't) is here, punctuated by great stories and thoughtful commentary.
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A Counselling Secret - Mysteries of Psychotherapy ^{Top Rated}
Counsellor's Secrets! Free information on counselling & psychotherapy for consumers, trainees & professionals from the U.K.
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Gestalt Theoretical Psychotherapy ^{Top Rated}
This site deals strictly with Gestalt psychology based psychotherapy. The site contains brief information, bibliography, associations and training.
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SecretMind.com ^{Top Rated}
Our site is designed to explain how to use the mental health system. It shows how to select an expert psychotherapist. It explains what kinds of psychotherapists there are, what their training is, and how to find them. It provides a listing of links to mental health information of the web, explains what these are about, who wrote them, and what info they offer. It introduces Fred Levin, M.D. the author of this web page, and gives his background, and how to reach him for more info if needed.
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Counseling Psychotherapy and Support in Tokyo and Japan ^{Top Rated}
A bilingual English Japanese site giving information on finding an approved counseling center, a Japanese Federation of Psychotherapy registered psychotherapist, a Japan Society of Certified Clinical Psychologists qualified clinical psychologist, licensed psychiatric clinic services for Tokyo community and Japan residents, plus information on how to tell a counselor, clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, psychiatric social worker or psychiatrist is certified, registered or licensed in Japan to offer mental health care and emotional, social and psychological support services.
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Psychotherapy Networker ^{Top Rated}
Bi-monthly magazine for therapists and therapists in training, filled with the latest clinical and practical news. Their Web site is filled with useful, original articles at no cost. (Used to be called the Family Therapy Networker.)
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Psychotherapy.net ^{Top Rated}
For psychotherapists and others interested in psychotherapy. Incisive, in-depth, and no-holds barred interviews with top psychotherapists in the field including Kernberg, Yalom, Gottman, Szasz, Insoo Kim Berg, Hoyt, Meichenbaum, Ellis, Bugental, Pittman, and more. Articles on the experience and practice of psychotherapy from unique vantage points. Invivo psychotherapy videos from master practitioners. Psychotherapy humor and wit galore!
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Psychotherapy: Articles

An Introduction to Psychotherapy
A brief, general article describing the five major types of psychotherapy conducted today.
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About Interpersonal Therapy ^{Top Rated}
A brief article describing the basics of interpersonal psychotherapy and its methods.
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About Cognitive Therapy
A brief article describing the components and benefits of cognitive psychotherapy.
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About Behavior Therapy
A brief article describing the components and benefits of behavioral psychotherapy (also known and practiced as cognitive-behavioral therapy).
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Psychotherapy: Online

Computer Aided Self Help
Computer program designed to give online psychotherapy.
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E Therapists Online ^{Top Rated}
Only a few more clicks to find a therapist who can help you find solutions. Licensed professionals are available to help.
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Ask the Internet Therapist
We provide quality, comprehensive online counseling and medical information via audiovisual, e-mail, chat, and telephone mediums. We are a complete healthcare clinic online. We offer a full range of hypnotic audiotapes and mental health educational