A new educational video depicting how Service Members and their families may be affected by combat and deployment stress. View it by clicking on this link.
Promotes the ABA's commitment to justice and the rule of law for persons with mental, physical and sensory disabilities and to promote their full and equal participation in the legal profession.
Locate a psychologist in your local area. The APA is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States.
Information and resources regarding disability issues in psychology.
Information on an APA program that supports psychology students with disabilities, disabled psychologists entering the field and psychologists in the field who develop a disability.
Offers information and guidance for mental health providers on comprehensive mental health treatment and support services to help individuals with serious mental illness stay out of the hospital and live successfully in the community.
Legislative issues regarding the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.
Information about bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic depression), a medical illness that causes extreme shifts in mood, energy and functioning.
Publication from the National Institute of Mental Health answers common questions about children and teens with bipolar disorder, including how it is diagnosed and treated. This link opens a PDF document.
Information regarding Borderline Personality Disorder, a mental illness characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image and behavior.
Administers programs and funding for the delivery of mental health services.
Information on the 2001 National Action Agenda for Children's Mental Health which outlines strategies to improve the services for children and adolescents with mental health problems.
Information on the Child, Adolescent and Family Branch of the Federal Center for Mental Health Services, which promotes and ensures that the mental health needs of children and their families are met within the context of community-based systems of care.
Report from the National Council on Disability regarding the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, which was passed in 1980 to enable the Department of Justice (DOJ) to protect the rights of people residing in state institutions.
A collaborative effort toward optimizing psychological health and traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment for the Department of Defense. The DCoE establishes quality standards for: clinical care; education and training; prevention; patient, family and community outreach; and program excellence.
Information on coping with the aftermath of a disaster.
Fact sheet provides information on disclosure, accommodations and examples of reasonable accommodations for youth with mental health needs entering the workforce.
Bilingual guide to finding services and working with providers in local childrens' systems of care.
Information on programs that target prevention, education and the delivery of quality mental health services to people living with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Information on how HIPAA regulations affect practices for community treatment providers, consumers, single state agencies, public and private payers of alcohol, substance abuse and mental health services and professional and trade associations.
An interactive community of providers, consumers, policymakers, researchers and public agencies at federal, state and local levels who share knowledge and promising practices in order to improve the lives of people affected by homelessness who have mental health conditions, substance use issues and histories of trauma.
People who rely on public mental health services should be directly involved in designing their own care plan. This guide helps consumers and other advocates play a greater role in recovery planning and have greater control over how resources are spent to meet their needs. Download the complete guide in .pdf format.
Report that looks at barriers and solutions relating to people with psychiatric disabilities fully participating in their communities.
Supports tribal and urban Native communities to eliminate behavioral health diseases and conditions and promote health, resilience and strength in all our communities.
Treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in specific populations including ethnic minorities and persons with severe mental illness.
Consumer oriented overview of disorders, diagnosis, medications, and recent news; discussion groups available.
Study on prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and traumatic brain injury among returning Service Members. Includes services to assist recovery.
Resources on the effectiveness of managed care for individuals with mental health disabilities.
A discussion of Medicare coverage for hospitalization, partial hospitalization, outpatient services and home health services.
A summary of statistics describing the prevalence of mental disorders in America.
The Mental Health Campaign for Mental Health Recovery encourages, educates, and inspires people between 18 and 25 to support their friends who are experiencing mental health problems.
Shortcuts to information and services the U.S. Department of Labor offers concerning mental health issues, including the Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA).
If you are unsure where to go for help, talk to someone you trust who has experience in mental health -- for example, a doctor, nurse, social worker or religious counselor. If you are in a crisis situation and need someone to talk to immediately call 1-800-273-8255.
Information on the MHPA, which provides regulations regarding mental health benefits under group health plans.
Publications and links regarding mental health parity.
Anonymous self-assessments are available for depression, bipolar disorder, alcohol use, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and generalized anxiety disorder. Results and resources are listed at the end of each assessment.
Provides comprehensive information about mental health services and resources in every state.
Resources supporting the mental health needs of children, adolescents and their families at home, at school and in the community.
Basic public health information on mental health from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Educates the public about mental health, wellness, and family and relationship issues and concerns.
Fact sheet explains common myths and facts about mental illness.
Fact sheet from the National Center on Workforce and Disability addresses some common myths related to mental illness.
Provides information on policies and activities relating to the conduct and support of mental health research.
A nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families and friends of people with severe mental illnesses.
Organization comprised of county and other local authorities charged with governing mental health, addictions and developmental disability services in communities.
Membership organization of professional social workers to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards and to advance sound social policies.
Nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the Nation's public mental health system through policy development, information dissemination and technical assistance.
Provides research, training and information focused specifically on American Indian and Alaska Native populations.
VA Center that works to advance the clinical care and well-being of America's Veterans through research, education and training in the science, diagnosis and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders.
Organization works to ensure that mental health consumer/survivors have a major voice in the development and implementation of health care, mental health and social policies at the state and national levels, empowering people to recover and lead a full life in the community.
Practical information and resources for consumers and survivors with psychiatric disabilities.
Generates research and promote research training to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery and cure.
Fact sheets and other educational materials on a broad range of mental health conditions and issues.
Organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness including health information and getting help.
Developed for users of mental health services and their families; the general public; policy makers; providers and the media; the Center provides information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number, a website and more than 600 publications.
Duke University and the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law have teamed together to create this resource center which provides consumers with mental illness, their family members, clinicians and policy-makers with key information about Psychiatric Advance Directives (PADs), including forms, discussion forums and current research.
A 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area. Call for yourself, or someone you care about - your call is free and confidential. Para obtener asistencia en espanol durante las 24 horas, llame al 1-888-628-9454.
Using knowledge gained during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, this position paper from the National Council on Disability (NCD) provides recommendations on how to assist people with psychiatric disorders during and after natural disasters.
Several new grants will examine transition issues and work toward developing better ways to help young people with mental disorders successfully enter adulthood.
The 2009 Voice Awards ceremony will take place at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, CA, on October 14, 2009. The event will bring together people from the entertainment industry and mental health consumer and advocacy communities for a night that celebrates increased awareness of mental health issues and the power of recovery. The Voice Awards honor writers and producers who incorporate dignified, respectful and accurate portrayals of individuals with mental health problems into film and television productions.
Research and evaluations, noteworthy practices and links regarding mental illness and intellectual disabilities in adult education.
An online gathering place for individuals and
families looking for information on Bipolar Disorder and mental illness.
Resources and information from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) related to the employment of people with mental illness.
Fact sheet from the National Center for PTSD on the link between PTSD and alcohol abuse. This link opens a PDF document.
Information on PTSD, a medical disorder whose symptoms include remembering or reliving trauma, feeling numb and withdrawn and having forms of anxiety that interfere with daily life.
A federal committee which advises the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on issues concerning citizens with intellectual disabilities, coordinates activities between different federal agencies and assesses the impact of their policies upon the lives of citizens with intellectual disabilities and their families.
2003 report includes recommendations on how to improve the mental health system in the United States.
Doctors spend little time discussing mental health issues with their older patients and rarely refer them to a mental health specialist even if they show symptoms of severe depression, according to an NIMH-funded study published December 2007 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Resource Center to Promote Acceptance, Dignity and Social Inclusion Associated with Mental Health (ADS Center) hosted a training teleconference on January 27, 2009.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance on enforcing ADA provisions as they relate to psychiatric disabilities.
Publications on mental health and disaster issues from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
A new report providing state-by-state analyses of substance abuse and mental illness patterns reveals that there are wide variations in the levels of problems like illicit drug use found among the states. Among the findings: Vermont had the highest incidence rate of marijuana use while Utah had the lowest; the District of Columbia had the highest rate of past year cocaine use while Mississippi had the lowest; and Tennessee had the highest rate of major depression while Hawaii had the lowest.
Information on a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) center that works to counter stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness by gathering information and research and providing technical assistance and support.
Information regarding specialized strategies for accessing services for SPMI adults in times of major disaster.
Nonprofit organization that provides in-person and online programs for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, alcohol problems and suicide prevention.
Paper examines the role self-disclosure plays in reducing stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness.
Federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses.
Access to a number of free publications regarding many topics related to mental health and substance abuse.
Statement regarding the 10 principles necessary to achieve mental health recovery.
Locate information and resources about mental health services.
Provides information on how to help people with mental illnesses and other disabilities find and keep competitive employment within their communities.
Publication offers information on the warning signs of mental health problems in teens.
The lessons in this module present fundamental information about mental illnesses. Through inquiry-based activities, students gain a better understanding of what mental illnesses are and what they are not.
Publications, subscriptions and electronic products relating to mental health that can be purchased from GPO.
Provides immediate, often life-saving, help to tens of thousands of Veterans and their loved ones.
Advocacy and information regarding worldwide mental health issues.
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