Education and Resources
If you or a loved one is dealing with a mental health condition, learning as much as you can about the condition can help you cope. Also, many organizations offer a chance to share experiences and gain support from others who understand. Here are a few trusted sources:
- National Institute for Mental Health – Focused on mental health research, treatment and education; part of the National Institutes of Health
- Alzheimer’s Foundation of America – Improving care, treatment and quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families
- Alzheimer’s Association – Advancing research and care for Alzheimer’s disease
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America – Dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety and mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder
- Children & Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) – Works to improve the lives of people affected by ADHD through education, advocacy and support
- Autism Research Institute – Dedicated to advancing research and improving the lives of people with austism spectrum dsiorders
- Autism Society of America – Devoted to increasing public awareness, advocating for appropriate services and providing the latest information about autism spectrum disorders
- Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance – Providing hope, help, support and education to improve the lives of people with mood disorders
- National Eating Disorder Information Center – Focusing on awareness and the prevention of eating disorders, food and weight preoccupation and disordered eating
- The Eating Disorder Foundation – Focusing on prevention and elimination of eating disorders through education, support and advocacy