Mental Health
The information on this Web site is presented for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for informed medical advice or training. Do not use this information to diagnose or treat a mental health problem without consulting a qualified health or mental health care provider.
This Web site provides links to other sites not owned or controlled by OLESEM that we think might be useful or of interest to you. The Web has an abundance of sites with information on wellness and mental health issues. Some sites are informative and based on good authority, others are merely entertaining. While we have been careful to research each site in hopes of providing you credible and accurate information, OLESEM does not endorse or guarantee references or a site listed and is not responsible for the content or privacy practices used by other site owners.
However, none of these sites is a satisfactory substitute for professional help. When people face serious personal problems that defy easy solutions, it usually is time to seek the services of qualified professionals. With that limitation in mind, the following Web sites may be of interest:
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American Family Physician
Diagnosis of Eating Disorders in Primary Care, article.
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Center for Mental Health Services
Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) is charged with leading the national system that delivers mental health services. The goal of this system is to provide the treatment and support services needed by adults with mental disorders and children with serious emotional problems. Almost 44 million Americans The are affected by mental illness in any given year, and more than 5.4 percent are diagnosed each with a severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe depression (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2002; Mental Health, United States, 1999).
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Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
This site provides education and resources relative to children and adolescents with bipolar depression.
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Depression Info Center
Educational articles and research related to depression.
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA is the nation's leading patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses - depression and bipolar disorder. The organization fosters an understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information written in language the general public can understand. DBSA offers an on line questionnaire to assist you to see if you might have Bipolar Disorder symptoms (click to visit). A positive result from this questionnaire suggests that you could benefit from a comprehensive mental health screening. However, regardless of the results of this survey, if you have concerns, contact your physician and/or a mental health professional.
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Emedicine
Eating disorder article related to Bulimi.
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HHS's Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC)
Find health, mental health, shelter and other local services via this locater engine, that will assist you to find services in your community.
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Mental Health Info Source
Educational information.
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Mental Help Net
A site containing articles and news related to mental health topics.
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National Institute of Mental Health
This section provides information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses.
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Pendulum Resources
A Web site offering articles related to manic-depression.
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Psychopharmacology
An article that informs the reader about PTSD and how medications can be of assistance.
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State Crisis Hotlines SAMHSA
This SAMHSA site lists State Hotlines throughout the USA. Counselors are available to address the concerns of any interested caller.
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Suicide Hotline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's mission is to provide immediate assistance to individuals in suicidal crisis by connecting them to the nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider through a toll-free telephone number: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). It is the only national suicide prevention and intervention telephone resource funded by the Federal Government.
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Women Counseling and Career Center, (The Commission for Women) Montgomery County/Md
provides a broad scope of programs and services designed to meet the needs and interests of women in our community while fulfilling the Commission's mandate to address inequities women experience in society. Services at the Center include individual counseling for personal and career issues, couples counseling, workshops and seminars on a wide range of topics, vocational testing, a legal call back program, and information and referral services and the use of the Center's library. The Center has a highly qualified professional staff and services are provided at low and affordable fees.
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