National psychodrama training center
- Promotes a program which provides training in the psychodamatic method, lists workshop locations and dates, offers bios of trainers, and a guide to training.
- http://www.nationalpsychodramatrainingcenter.com
Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation
- An international charity organization for the advancement of neurological and mental health patient welfare, education, and research.
- http://www.gnif.org
National Alliance for Counselors
- Dedicated primarily to the advancement of the professional within the disciplines of clinical mental health, psychiatric treatment, counseling, education, habilitation, and criminal justice. One of its primary functions is to operate as a Board of Examin
- http://nafcps.org/
National Organization on Drug-Induced Disorders
- A non-profit orgnanization providing accurate information and support regarding drug-induced disorders, which include: Hallucinongen Persisting Perception Disorder, Depersonalization Disorder, and Hallucinogen-induced Psychosis.
- http://www.nodid.org
Mind
- The National Association for Mental Health in the United Kingdom campaigns on behalf of those with mental illness. Includes mission statement, policies, and contact information.
- http://www.mind.org.uk
Canadian Academy Of Geriatric Psychiatry (CAGP)
- A national organization of psychiatrists dedicated to promoting mental health in the Canadian elderly population through clinical, educational and research activities of its members.
- http://www.cagp.ca/
Psychotherapists and Counsellors Association of Western Australia, Inc.
- Information about counselling and psychotherapy including how to choose a therapist and a directory outlining the professional profiles of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists in Western Australia. (List in PDF format)
- http://www.pacawa.iinet.net.au
Sunderland People First
- A self advocacy group for people with learning disabilities.
- http://www.sunderlandpeoplefirst.org.uk/
Law and Psychiatry Institute
- Provides a multidisciplinary approach to the field of forensic mental health.
- http://www.northshorelij.com/lawandpsych
British Hypnotherapy Association
- An organization of practitioners who have had at least four years of relevant training and who comply with professional standards of competence and ethics in hypnotherapy.
- http://www.hypnotherapy-association.org/
The Penny Parks Foundation
- Resolving childhood abuse and associated disorders.
- http://www.ppfoundation.org/
The Kettle Friendship Society
- A non-profit agency providing support and services to those suffering from mental illness.
- http://www.thekettle.ca/
GATES Support Project
- A mental health charity based in Lewisham, London, U.K. Services include computer training, guidance, and support to help people move into education, voluntary work, and/or paid employment.
- http://www.gatessupport.org
Mental Health Foundation
- An Australian, non-governmental agency offering services for mental health consumers in the Canberra region.
- http://www.mhf.org.au/
Depression Research Association
- Promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of depression, anxiety and panic attack disorders in their medical and social aspects.
- http://www.depression-panic.org/
Violent Death Bereavement Society
- Forum of information and training for service providers offering assistance to relatives.
- http://www.vdbs.org
American Association of Anger Management Providers
- Establishing standards for providers nationwide. Provides research, self-help articles, CDs, videos and client books.
- http://www.angermanagementproviders.com
American Association of Psychotherapists, Inc.
- A professional association of mental health clinicians dedicated to the support and development of psychotherapy.
- http://www.angelfire.com/realm2/hypnosis/
American Psychotherapy Association
- Membership information, newsletter, e-zine, and continuing education information.
- http://www.americanpsychotherapy.com/
Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study
- Seattle-based, non-profit, interdisciplinary organization that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors and nurses. Dedicated to making psychoanalytic knowledge available and useful to interested professionals.
- http://www.nwaps.org
Ness Foundation
- Conducting research into safer treatments for schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder and ADHD, particularly in connection with dietary lipids and oxidative stress.
- http://www.ness-foundation.org.uk/
American Psychiatric Foundation
- Provides grant support for programs in public education that increase awareness and understanding of mental disorders, advocacy initiatives that empower patients and their families to make informed healthcare choices, and research focused on the treatment
- http://www.psychfoundation.org/
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
- NARSAD is a national, not-for-profit organization whose primary objective is to raise funds to find the causes, cures, treatments, and prevention of severe brain disorders.
- http://www.narsad.org/
World Federation for Mental Health
- Seeks to improve mental health services, reduce the stigma associated with mental and emotional disorders, protect human rights of the mentally ill, promote mental health, and identify mental health issues.
- http://www.wfmh.com
Psychogeriatrics
- A public service of the International Psychogeriatric Association. Meeting schedule and news releases.
- http://www.ipa-online.org/
Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma
- Caring for the health and mental needs of survivors of mass violence and torture, through a combined practice of clinical experience and medical research.
- http://www.hprt-cambridge.org
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
- A nonprofit trade association serving the education, advocacy and networking needs of more than 800 community providers of mental health and addiction treatment services.
- http://www.nccbh.org/
Psychiatric Studies Centre
- Association whose purpose is scientific research in the fields of psychiatry, psychopharmacology and social psychiatry.
- http://www.censtupsi.org/
Center for Mental Health Services
- Links users to the Federal efforts to treat mental illnesses, promote mental health, and prevent the development or worsening of mental illness.
- http://www.samhsa.gov/centers/cmhs/cmhs.html
International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine
- Society to educate health professionals and the public in the benefits and practice of orthomolecular medicine through publications, conferences and seminars. Contains research, newsletters, journal, membership and conference information.
- http://www.orthomed.org/
Institute for the Study of Therapeutic Change
- Association of therapists dedicated to improving therapy practices. Contains latest research on "what works" in therapy translated into principles for clinical practice.
- http://www.talkingcure.com/
Screening for Mental Health
- Organization dedicated to coordinating nationwide mental health screening programs and to ensure cooperation, professionalism, and accountability in mental illness screenings. Contains support information for setting up screenings for specific disorders.
- http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/
Center for Quality Assessment and Improvement in Mental Health, CQAIMH
- Based at the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, CQAIMH develops and tests methods to evaluate the quality of mental health care. Inventory of mental health quality measures. Useful to clinicians, care managers, payers,
- http://www.cqaimh.org
TheArcLink Incorporated
- Non-profit advocacy organization with a national database listing providers of home and community-based services for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. News, links, glossary, sponsors, and resources.
- http://www.thearclink.org/
Intentional Care Performance Standards
- These standards help bridge the gap between the principles of recovery and empowerment and the real-world application of these principles in the everyday work of direct service staff and their supervisors. They were developed by Advocates, Inc. and Patric
- http://www.intentionalcare.org/
National Stigma Clearinghouse
- Focuses on inaccurate images of mental illness in news, advertising, and entertainment media. This association provides this informa