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• American Institute of Stress

  Stress is an unavoidale consequence of life. Without stress, there would be no life. However, just as distress can cause disease, there are good stresses that offset this, and promote wellness. The American Institute of Stress is committed to emphasizing the extraordinary potential for each of us to assume an active role in preventing disease and promoting health. Good health is more that just the absence of illness, it is a state of physical and emotional well-being, that acknowledges the importance and inseparability of mind/body relationships. Visit this site for stress statistics, and additional resouces available to you.

• National Institute of Mental Health

  The mission of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is to diminish the burden of mental illness through research and to achieve better understanding, treatment and, prevention of mental illness. Visit this site for their Literature Alert (recent research articles of interest), Science on Our Minds (a series of brief fact sheets highlighting advances in the treatment of mental illnesses and covering areas of NIMH research), upcoming meetings, events and more.

• National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network

  Established in 1992, Congress created CMHS to bring new hope to adults who have serious mental illnesses and to children with serious emotional disorders. They have assumed a leadership role in delivering mental health services, generating and applying new knowledge, and establishing a national mental health policy. CMHS helps States improve and increase the quality and range of their treatment, rehabilitation, and support services for people with mental illness, their families, and communities. Visit this site to find out more about how CMHS can help you.

• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  The AACAP is a non-profit organization established in 1953. Its 6,500 professional members actively research, evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychiatric disorders. They pride themselves in addressing the health care needs of children and their families using the most current medical developments and research. Click through to this site for more information.

• Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association

  The Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association (DRADA) is located in Baltimore, MD. This site is organized to offer you several different sections of information, including: News, Library, Store (with videos and books available for purchase), Community, a Research section, and various links to additional resources.

• National Institute on Aging

  The Public Information Office at the National Institute on Aging produces educational materials on a wide range of topics related to health and aging. Topics cover specific diseases and health conditions, treatments, and research. The materials are for use by the general public, patients and their family members, as well as health professionals. Browse through this site for in-depth information related to health and aging.

• National Foundation for Depressive Illness, Inc.

  The National Foundation For Depressive Illness (NAFDI) was established in 1983 to educate the public about Depressive Illness, its consequences and its treatability. Visit this site for a variety of helpful articles, understanding symptoms, finding support, and understanding what you can do to help yourself or those you care about.

• National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association 1-800-826-3632

  Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the National DMDA has a grassroots network of 275 support groups. Their focus is to educate patients, families, professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illnesses as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses. It is the nation's largest patient-run, illness-specific organization. For free educational materials, call their toll-free information line at (800) 826 - 3632, or visit their site for more information.

• National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 1-800-950-6264

  Since its first meeting in 1979, the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill has become the nation's leading grassroots, self-help and family advocacy organization solely dedicated to improving the lives of people with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. NAMI has built its organization on four cornerstones: support, education, advocacy and research. The more than 200,000 members and 1,200 state and local affiliates in all 50 states, work to bring hope and progress to thousands of people with severe mental illnesses. Visit their site to find out how they can help you or those you care about.

• National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR)

  The National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR), located within the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), was established in 1993 to combat a serious public health concern - sleep disorders. About 70 million Americans suffer from sleep problems, and nearly 60 percent have a chronic disorder. The Center seeks to improve the health of Americans through research and training. Browse through this site to find out how they may be able to help.

• American Sleep Disorders Association

  The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is a professional medical association representing practitioners of sleep medicine and sleep research. The AASM has approximately 3,800 individual members and nearly 375 center members. The links found on the site in areas marked Patient/Public Area, provide information of interest to people who want to learn about sleep disorders and their diagnosis and treatment. Click through and browse.

• National Sleep Foundation

  Established in 1990, the National Sleep Foundation is a nonprofit organization that promotes public understanding of sleep and sleep disorders. The goals of the National Sleep Foundation include, increased understanding of the importance of sleep to good health and productivity; prevention and/or remediation of health and safety problems related to insufficient sleep and untreated sleep disorders; expanded scientific research in sleep and sleep medicine, and the implementation of public policy that promotes sleep education, research and treatment. Visit for more information.

• Academy for Eating Disorders

  Founded in September of 1993, the Academy for Eating Disorders is a professional organization focusing on Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and related disorders. Their goals include promoting the effective treatment and care of patients with eating disorders and associated disorders, and dissemination of information regarding eating disorders to members of the Academy, other professionals and the general public. Visit this site for more information.

• Anxiety Disorders Association of America

  The ADAA promotes the prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and works to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them. The association is made up of professionals who conduct research and treat anxiety disorders and individuals who have a personal or general interest in learning more about such disorders. This site offers lots of consumer information as well as educational resources available for purchase.

• American Psychiatric Association

  The American Psychiatric Association is a medical specialty society recognized world-wide. Its 40,500 U.S. and international physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional illnesses and substance use disorders. This site has lots of information for the general public and is worth a visit.

• American Psychological Association

  Based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is the largest scientific and professional organization respresenting psychology in the United States, and is also the largest association of psychologists worldwide. This site offers quality information regarding topics such as, Family and Relationships, the Mind/Body Connection, Eating Disorders, How to Find Help for Life's Problems, a variety of educational books and lots of additional information and resources.

• National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse 1-800-553-4539

  The Clearinghouse is a consumer-run national technical assistance center established in 1986 and funded in part by a federal grant from the Center for Mental Health Services. They are committed to helping mental health consumers improve their lives through self-help and advocacy. Specifically, they help consumers plan, provide, and evaluate mental health and community support services. Click through to learn more!

• National Anxiety Foundation

  The main symptom of a Panic Disorder is the panic attack itself. Panic Disorder is a medical disorder characterized by severe and sudden episodes or "attacks" which include (but are not limited to) several of the following symptoms: Panic, Fear of Losing Control or Dying, Pounding Heartbeat, Difficulty Breathing, Smothering Sensation, Chest Pain or Discomfort. Panic attacks reach maximum intensity within a minute or two once they begin and then diminish slowly-over the next 30 minutes or the next several hours. Visit this site to order a Directory of Physicians (free of charge) who treat Panic, Anxiety or Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. You will also find in-depth information related to Panic Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, be able to view their Directory of Anxiety Health Care Professionals, as well as explore their additional web resources for more information.

• National Mental Health Association 1-800-969-6642

  The NMHA Mental Health Information Center is a nationally recognized resource for information on mental illnesses and treatments who also provide referrals for local treatment services. The Information Center provides the following services at no cost to the public: a toll-free number for help , a network of more than 340 affiliates, a TTY line for the hearing impaired, referrals to more than 7,000 organizations nationwide, 60 different brochures and fact sheets on a variety of mental health topics, and a staff of experienced, professionally trained employees. Visit this site for more information which includes: Program and Advocacy Resources, Books, Newsletters and a Help Desk.