Mental Health Information

Helpguide provides expert, non-commercial information on more than 100 topics in mental health and lifelong wellness. Both mental health professionals and the public can easily find overviews here of most areas of concern, and links are provided for more in-depth information.

TraumaResources is a professionally reviewed, non-commercial website, with a wealth of information on the effects of stress on the brain and the whole person. There are sections for parents and those who work with children, for mental health professionals, and for those who suffer from the effects of extreme stress, also known as emotional trauma.

Rare Disorders

NORD There are more than 6,000 rare or “orphan” disorders, defined as those with fewer than 200,000 identified cases. The National Organization for Rare Disorders is the largest online clearinghouse for information on more than 1,000 of these conditions. NORD provides a searchable database, information on medication assistance, contact information for numerous organizations and support groups, many articles, and other useful services.

CORD is the Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders and provides similar information to that offered by NORD.

Genetic and Rare Conditions Site is from Kansas University Medical Center. In addition to alphabetical listings such as those on NORD, this site provides links to Spanish language sites, offers language translations, information for children and teens, and assistance for adopting children with genetic disorders.

Psychotherapy

AHP Association for Humanistic Psychology provides listings by state, with descriptions provided by each therapist member. The site also includes information on the history and philosophy of humanistic psychology (founded by Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, and others).

APA American Psychological Association provides a very large website with information for both the public and professionals, including articles on a variety of topics, a few free brochures, and a toll-free number, 1- 800 - 964 -2000 for connecting to a referral service in your geographical area to find a psychologist.

AAMFT American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy provides information about Marriage and Family Therapists, as well as a Therapist Locator national database of qualified therapists.

CAMFT California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists is the largest association representing MFTs. This site answers "What is an MFT" and provides other information, as well as a Therapist Finder for licensed MFTs in California.

Internet Therapy Metanoia provides a comprehensive discussion about the field of e-therapy, including suggestions for choosing an online therapist, and what online therapy is, and is not.

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