WEB RESOURCES
Websites resources on this page are organized into nine categories:
General | Depressive Disorder | Anxiety Disorder | Bipolar Disorder | ADHD | Alcohol and Substance Abuse Disorder | LGBTQ | Women’s Mental Health |
General
American Psychiatric Association
The official website for the American Psychiatric Association. Good source for latest standards in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses.
American Psychological Association
The official website of the American Psychological Association. Excellent source for articles and books on host of psychological ailments.
National Sleep Foundation
A non-profit organization dedicated to sleep disorders and other conditions that affect sleep.
National Eating Disorders Association
A non-profit organization website dedicated to supporting individuals with eating disorders. Good source for basic information and resources.
Depressive Disorder
Depression-Screening.org
Provides a confidential, self assessment tool for the diagnosis of depression.
Anxiety Disorder
Anxiety Disorder Association of America
Excellent source of facts on Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
Bipolar Disorder
National Alliance on Mental Illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the largest grassroots organziation of people with mental illness and their families. Excellent source of information and education on diagnoses and treatment.
ADHD Resources
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivty Disorder
An excellent web site for adults with and parents of children with Attention Deficit Disorder.
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
ADHD Resources
American Psychiatric Association
See Parent’s Medication Guide (English & Spanish)
ADHD Association
Helping Adults with ADHD Lead Better Lives
Mayo Clinic
ADHD symptoms, risks, tests, treatments and more
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Disorder
Alcoholics Anonymous
The authoritative source for meetings worldwide for Alcoholics Anonymous, the support network.
Welcome to Al-Anon/Alateen
The support network for persons with family members with alcohol and drug disorders.
National Institute of Drug Abuse
National Institute of Drug Abuse official government website for drug abuse and addiction. Excellent source fo facts on all substances of abuse including nicotine and steroids.
Narcotics Anonymous
The support network for persons with drug abuse and addiction disorders.
Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, Transgender, and Queer Resources
The Center
New York’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center
LBGTQ Nation
News Source
Find a LGBTQ Center nationally and internationally
National Organization for LGBTQ Youth
The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction
The official site of the Kinsey Institute, an interdisciplinary center for the study and understanding of human sexuality, gender, and reproduction. An excellent source of information on sexual orientation, women’s sexuality, sexual abuse, contraceptions, HIV/AIDS and STDs, and transgender issues.
Women’s Mental Health
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Provides information on a variety of topics including abortion, contraception, pregnancy, menopause, and female specific cancers.
Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Women’s Mental Health
Addresses psychiatric conditions in women, including premenstrual syndrome, postpartum depression, and perimenopausal mood changes.
The National Infertility Association
Self-help organization for infertile couples and sponsors support groups throughout the country.
The National Women’s Health Information Center
Provides information for women on a variety of topics including pregnancy, breast-feeding, heart disease, etc.
North American Menopause Society
A non-profit organization that promotes women’s health during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Offers informaton about pregnancy, birth control, abortion, adoption and parenting.
Post-partum Support Group
An international network of individuals and organizations whose purpose is to increase awareness bout the emotional experience during and after birth.
Post-partum Support International
Increases awareness of the emotional changes women experience during and after giving birth.
Reach to Recover
A Program of the American Cancer Society for women who have had breast cancer surgery that provides information about cancer, decision making tools, clinical trials, and ways to cope with cancer.
We Can Weekend, American Cancer Society
Provides retreats for families dealing with cancer with the focus on problems families encounter with cancer.
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization
Provides 24-hour hotline with trained volunteers, breast cancer survivors who provide information and support.
Dr. Mary E. Theodore’s Portland, Oregon office is accessible to individuals from Lake Oswego, Beaverton, Milwaukie, Tigard, Cedar Hills, Sellwood, NW Portland, SW Portland, NE Portland, SE Portland and Vancouver, Washington.