DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY DISORDERS
Provides specific information on signs, symptoms and current research related to specific mental health disorders, problems and populations.
A nonprofit organization promoting the prevention, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders.
A nonprofit organization disseminating information on obsessive compulsive disorder and its treatment. It is user friendly site loaded with very helpful advice for people with the disorder.
One of my favorite sites, it offers a variety of information on the neuroscience of specific anxiety disorders. It also provides excellent screening measures and interactive tools.
This site offers great advice on coping with a variety of personal and emotional problems. The advice is consistent with research in cognitive psychology and very practical.
BODY IMAGE ISSUES AND EATING DISORDERS
This a great website for people with a variety of eating disorders. The site offers good information about they myths and misconceptions related to a variety of problems related to food.
Offers helpful information, chat rooms and advice on eating disorders and body image issues in general.
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERS IN ADULTS
A national non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD.
A well known researcher and clinician in the field of ADHD, his site is very informative and offers the current research and treatment issues for people with ADHD.
This site is specifically focused on adult pattern attention deficit disorder. The site offers practical advice on managing the symptoms of the disorder in the workplace, relationships and other arenas.
This is an excellent website for professionals, parents and adults with ADHD. Many resources and helpful guidelines are offered for download.
A site devoted to evidence based treatment of substance abuse problems. The website offers specific tools and helpful advice on coping with urges, problem solving and maintaining motivation.
This is a San Diego based recovery program operated by Dr. Thomas Horvath and is also devoted to evidence based treatment.
A site devoted to evidence based treatment of substance abuse problems. The website offers specific tools and helpful advice on coping with urges, problem solving and maintaining motivation.
This is a San Diego based recovery program operated by Dr. Thomas Horvath and is also devoted to evidence based treatment.
Devoted to the scientific exploration of drug abuse and addiction.
KID AND TEEN FRIENDLY SITES
User friendly website for kids and teens offering information on health, developmental issues and coping with a variety of psychological problems
The site offers practical advice and real life stories specifically devoted to Teens with the disorder.
AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER
Lots of information and resources for people with ASD and their families.
Lots of information and resources for people with ASD and their families.
Developed by fathers of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and offers a full range of services, information and research.
INFERTILITY AND REPRODUCTIVE LOSS
Devoted to offering support and disseminating information related to reproductive traumas.
Provides support and information to individuals who are experiencing infertility
Provides information about infertility treatments, reproductive, sexual health and family building options including adoption and third-party solutions
The following books are clear, precise and user friendly.
Too Perfect: When Being in Control Gets Out of Control. Allen J Mallinger, M.D. & Jeannete Dewyze.
Change your Brain, Change your Life. Daniel G. Amen, M.D.
Brain Lock, Jeffrey Scwhartz, M.D.
When Once is Not Enough, Gail Sketee & Kerrin White, M.D.
Driven to Distraction, Edward J. Halloway, M.D. & John J. Ratey, M.D.
ADD: The Unfocused Mind in Children and Adults. Thomas Brown, PhD.
Your Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better Behavior. Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D & Christine M. Benton.
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life. Daniel Amen, M.D.
The Dance of Anger. Harriet Lerner, Ph.D.
Compassion and Self Hate. Theodore Rubin M.D.
When Women Stop Hating Their Bodies: Freeing Yourself from Food & Weight Obsession. Jane R. Hirschmann & Carol H. Munter.
Life Inside the Thin Cage: A Personal Look Into The Hidden World of the Chronic Dieter. Constance Rhode.
Trauma and Recovery. Judith Herman, M.D.
Too Scared To Cry. Leonore Terr, M.D.
Drama of the Gifted Child. Alice Miller, Ph.D.
Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self Understanding Can Help You Raise Children who Thrive. Daniel Siegel, M.D. & Mary Hartzell, M.ED.
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child. John Gottman, Ph.D.
All Grown Up and No Place To Go: Teenagers in Crisis. David Elkind, Ph.D.
Real Boys. William Pollack, PhD
Speaking of Boys. Michael Thompson, PhD
Infertility and Reproductive Loss
Unsung Lullabies: Understanding & Coping with Infertility, Janet Jaffe, Ph.D., Martha Diamond, Ph.D. & David Diamond, Ph.D.