Resources
The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health information and resources. Visitors to this site should feel free to use these resources. However, those who are doing research should use caution with regard to information found on the Internet. Web sites whose domain names end with .org, .gov and .edu are generally the most reliable.
Anxiety – National Institute of Mental Health provides information on causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and avenues for help
Insomnia – You can cure insomnia without the use of sleeping pills –www.cbtforinsomnia.com
Depression – National Institute of Mental Health provides information on causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and avenues for help
Bipolar Disorder – Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: education, resources, and peer support groups for those living with a mood disorder. – http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home
Cognitive Therapy – National Alliance on Mental Illness: provides information on mental illness, treatments, support groups and advocacy – http://www.cognitivetherapynyc.com/What-Is-Cognitive-Therapy.aspx
Psychodynamic Therapy – find the health information you need – provides description of psychodynamic therapy – http://www.healthline.com/health/depression/psychodynamic-therapy#1
Alcoholics Anonymous – www.aa.org – provides assessment of drinking behavior – information on face-to-face and online meetings – education on the 12 steps and related readings
Narcotics Anonymous – www.na.org – provides assessment of substance using behaviors – information on face-to-face and online meetings – education on the 12 steps and related readings
Al Anon – www.al-anon.alateen.org – provides support and education for families and friends of problem substance users – information on face-to-face and online meetings – education and readings
Suicide – National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-TALK – 24 hour toll-free confidential suicide prevention hotline
Substance Abuse Addiction Help – provides the best information, resources and tools to overcome addiction and lead a lifelong recovery – https://www.drugrehab.com/addiction/
Helpful Readings:
10 Lessons to Transform Your Marriage by Drs. John and Julie Gottman
What Makes Love Last by Dr. John Gottman
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Feeling Good by David Burns
Straight Talk About Addiction by Terence T. Gorski