Mental Health
- National Institute of Mental Health
A site for the public, practitioners and researchers. From the public page, find information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and
treatment of mental illness including topics in Spanish.
- American Psychiatric Association
Choose "public Information" from APA's home page to access information for the lay person about mental health concerns.
- American Psychological Association
APA works to advance psychology as a science, a profession, and a means of promoting human welfare. Find information for
psychologists, students of psychology and the general public.
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Provides information to aid in the understanding and treatment of developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders of children and
adolescents. Find information on child and adolescent psychiatry, fact sheets for parents and caregivers, current research and more.
- The Center for Mental Health Services
CMHS leads Federal efforts to treat mental illnesses by promoting mental health and by preventing the development or worsening of
mental illness when possible. Includes information in Spanish.
- National Mental Health Association
NMHA is dedicated to improving the mental health of all individuals and achieving victory over mental illnesses. Find fact sheets,
online depression screening, legislative alerts, advocacy information and more.
- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
This grassroots, self-help and family advocacy organization is dedicated to improving the lives of people with severe mental
illnesses.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Find information on substance abuse and mental health topics as well as toll-free hotlines (one in Spanish) and locators for treatment
programs and treatment facilities. Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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