Health & Outreach -- National Institute of Mental Health 
Info on the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of anxiety, Attention Deficit (ADHD, ADD), autism, bipolar, depression, obsessive compulsive, social phobia and other disorders. --- http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/
Mental Health America *
Information on mental health and mental health issues including disorders, treatments, medications, finding help and paying for care. --- www.mentalhealthamerica.net - Espanol- Crisis line: (800) 273-TALK
Mental Health and Behavior -- MedlinePlus
Links to information organized by mental health topic. --- www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/mentalhealthandbehavior.html - Espanol
Mental Illnesses *
Information on a variety of mental illnesses "from mental healthcare providers, advocates and researchers." ---
www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=By_Illness
Psych Central
Information on psychological disorders (alcoholism, anxiety, attention deficit, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders and more), drugs, news, clinical research and more. --- psychcentral.com
Find a Mental Health Practitioner:
Use these resources for finding psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists and counselors.
Find a Psychiatrist Using AMA Doctor Finder
How to search: Click through to the search form page and scroll down to Search by physician specialty. --- webapps.ama-assn.org/doctorfinder/html/patient.html
Find a Psychologist * -- American Psychological Association (APA)
Search the APA directory or call (800) 964-2000. --- locator.apahelpcenter.org
Find a Therapist * -- Psychology Today Magazine
Detailed listings for psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists and counselors in the United States. Site best viewed using Firefox browser. --- therapist.psychologytoday.com
Marriage & Family Therapist Locator *
Locate a marriage and family therapist in the U.S., Canada or overseas. --- therapistlocator.net
Need A Group Therapist? *
Search for a group psychotherapist near you or get local referral information. --- www.agpa.org/need/
Local Mental Health Services:
Getting Help : Locate Services
Advice and additional resources on locating mental health services. --- www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/getting-help-locate-services/
Mental Health Services : County of Santa Clara *
Mental Health Services info for Santa Clara Valley residents. Mental Health Call Center phone: (800) 704-0900. --- www.sccmhd.org
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Santa Clara County *
Crisis numbers, support group directory, local resources and more. Ph: (408) 583-0001. --- www.namisantaclara.org
California Department of Mental Health *
Information includes a statewide list of Mental Health Crisis Hotlines, Mental Health Care Facilities Search, and Services and Programs. --- www.dmh.cahwnet.gov
Mental Health Services Locator *
Find mental health services and facilities anywhere in the U.S. --- mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/
Medications for Mental Health:
About Medications * -- National Alliance on Mental Illness
General information on psychiatric medications and also information on specific psychiatric medications. --- www.nami.org
Child and Teen Mental Health:
General Resources:
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Finder *
Information on choosing a child and adolescent psychiatrist including a searchable directory. --- www.aacap.org
Child Mental Health -- MedlinePlus
Overviews, symptoms, treatment, specific conditions and more on mental health in children. --- www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/childmentalhealth.html
Facts for Families -- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
"Concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families" ranging from ADHD to anxiety to bedwetting to bullying to divorce and so on. --- www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/facts_for_families - Espanol
Teen Mental Health -- MedlinePlus
Symptoms of teen mental health problems, coping, treatment, specific conditions and more on mental health for teens. --- www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/teenmentalhealth.html
Teenagers' Symptoms and Mental Illnesses Glossary *
"This glossary of brief definitions was developed to help teenagers, parents, teachers, and others learn more about the major mental illnesses, symptoms, and mental health issues which affect teenagers." --- www.aacap.org/cs/root/resources_for_families/glossary_of_symptoms_and_mental_illnesses_affecting_teenagers
Specific Topics in Children's Mental Health:
Attachment of Children Association Treatment and Training Resources (ATTACH) *
"International coalition of parents, professionals and others working to increase awareness about attachment and its critical importance to human development." The website has news and info on attachment and on group membership. --- www.attach.org
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) : a Guide for Families
Information on ADHD including common signs and symptoms, treatment, school success, the teen years, further resources and more. --- www.aacap.org/cs/adhd_a_guide_for_families/resources_for_families_adhd_a_guide_for_families
Disaster Resources -- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Resources to help parents and teachers talk to children about tragic events or difficult things such as terrorism, war, grief, natural disasters, firearms and media violence. --- www.aacap.org/cs/root/resources_for_families/disaster_resources
Medication Guide for Parents of KIds with ADHD and Depression *
Guides to medications for ADHD and child and adolescent depression from The American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. --- www.parentsmedguide.org
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