A good site for much information on anxiety. The site contains a bulletin board for people to share information on their experiences with anxiety and its treatment, information about an email mailing list, a listing of professionals and some anxiety support groups in the U.S.

The most comprehensive listing of available Internet resources on anxiety. The site also contains information on Internet newsgroups and bulletin boards for people to access for support and information.

From the publisher's of bp Magazine, a unique magazine for those living with depression and anxiety, seeking hope, understanding and support. Each issue will focus on the unique needs and wants of an estimated 40 million Americans, and so many others throughout the world, living with anxiety and depression.

Articles, clinician's forum, chat & bulletin board both for BPDs & families, DSM criteria, resources, links, books and more.

Fosters self-help for patients and families to eliminate discrimination and stigma, to improve access to care, and to advocate for research toward the elimination of mental illnesses. Lists support groups across the country.

Bipolar Peer-to-Peer Support. Letters from our Peer Counselors to the Newly Diagnosed, Personal Testimonials, Suicide Prevention, Letter to the caretaker of the Adolescent Bipolar, Resources, Links, Chatrooms, Mailing Lists, Message Board, Poetry, Web Rings.

An inspirational, creative, educational, & supportive page regarding Bipolar Affective Disorder. Juliet who lives with Bipolar Disorder maintains the site. Creative writings expressing how it feels to live with a mental illness are included as well.

Ask Paul Markovitz, MD, PhD, newsletter, articles, clinician's forum, chats & bulletin board both for BPDs & families, personal stories, ICQ lists, suicide intervention, resources, links, books and more.

Bipolar Chat Forum, letter and Mental Health InfoSource.

This site provides information on various types of depressive disorders and on the most effective treatments for individuals living with Major Depression, Manic-Depression (Bipolar Disorder), Cyclothymia, Dysthymia and other mood disorders.

This page will give families support and lots of great information. You can join the BPPARENT online support group on this page.

Information source for the bipolar disorders (manic-depression) and other mood disorders.

A support site for people with either clinical depression or manic-depression (bipolar disorder), and those special people who support them.

This is a site for depression and bipolar disorder. (chat rooms, mailing lists, discussion boards).

This web site introduces the book Borderline and Beyond: A Program of Recovery From Borderline Personality Disorder. The site provides support and teaches coping skills.

Ask Paul Markovitz, MD, PhD, Ask the Therapist, newsletter, articles, clinician's forum, chats & bulletin board both for BPDs & families, personal stories, ICQ lists, suicide intervention, resources, links, books and more.

If someone you love has BPD, this community will help you understand your situation, serve as a sounding board and reality check, and show you you’re not alone. This community has many “neighborhoods” so you can find just the group(s) for you, including ones just for siblings, co-parents, parents, partners, and many more.

Fosters self-help for patients and families to eliminate discrimination and stigma, to improve access to care, and to advocate for research toward the elimination of mental illnesses. Lists support groups across the country.

From the publisher's of bp Magazine, a unique magazine for those living with depression and anxiety, seeking hope, understanding and support. Each issue will focus on the unique needs and wants of an estimated 40 million Americans, and so many others throughout the world, living with anxiety and depression.

An MPD (Multiple Personality Disorder) site which looks at the disorder from a holistic and non-mainstream perspective.

Site contains many good links to other references and tells you about newsgroups and mailing lists available for people dealing with the disorder.

Community Alternatives provides innovative, community-based services for St. Louis-area residents who suffer from mental illness, poverty, homelessness, chemical dependency and alcoholism, and other acute problems.

A national/international directory for dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance disorder services.

The goal of SAMHDA is to obtain and make available substance abuse and mental health studies, especially those with a national focus. Below is a listing of the studies currently held by SAMHDA and some other major substance abuse and mental health surveys that we plan to obtain in the near future or when they become available.

It's mission is to assure quality substance abuse and mental health services available to the general public and health care system.

Over 1000 links to news, stories, articles on eating disorders, with poetry and penpal section.

Dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. We provide information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders.

Site contains many resource links for the disorder. Also contains information on mailing lists and newsgroups dealing with the subject.

Contains an "ask the expert" column where people dealing with the disorder can write to professionals and receive answers online. Also contains links to many related sites to browse.

Contains an "ask the expert" column where people dealing with the disorder can write to professionals and receive answers online. Also contains links to many related sites to browse.

The Allegheny County Coalition for Recovery is dedicated to increasing awareness that people can and do recover from serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This website is an important tool in supporting Recovery.

Statewide consumer organization run by and for consumers of mental health services and promote consumer empowerment. They provide information about mental health and other support services at the State level and are active in addressing and advocating for mental health system issues.

Promotes and helps to develop consumer-run self-help groups across the country. Technical assistance and materials are available on such topics as organizing groups, fundraising, leadership development, incorporating, public relations, advocacy, and networking.

A Technical Assistance Center run by mental health consumers/survivors. The Center's mission is to carry a message of recovery, empowerment, hope and healing to people who have been diagnosed with mental illness. The Center distributes recovery-related publications and sponsors education and training activities.

The Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition is a statewide network of people who use their own mental health recovery experiences to support others. Coalition members are people who use peer support skills to inspire hope that recovery from mental illness is possible.

Recovery, Inc. is a self-help mental health program based on the work of founder, a neuropsychiatrist, the late Abraham A. Low, M.D.

This site provides a detailed listing of all County Assistance Offices in Pennsylvania.

MAWD provides health coverage to Pennsylvania workers with disabilities. Qualified individuals can get full Medical Assistance benefits. Participants will be charged a premium based upon five percent of their countable monthly income. You can find out more about MAWD by calling your local County Assistance Office or visit the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare website.

The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together pharmaceutical companies, doctors, patient advocacy organizations and civic groups to help low-income, uninsured patients get free or nearly free brand-name medicines. Its mission is to increase awareness of and enrollment in existing patient assistance programs for those who may be eligible. Their website provides a single point of access to more than 275 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 150 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies.

The Disabilities Rights Network (DRN) is a non profit statewide interest law firm that provides legal assistance and other services to individuals with disabilities, their organizations, their families, and their advocates. DRN's main purpose is to advocate for the civil rights of persons with mental and physical disabilities, especially their right to live as integral parts of their communities. DRN works to ensure that people with disabilities have equal and unhindered access to employment, transportation, public accommodations, and government services; to enforce their rights to vocational, rehabilitative, post-secondary educational, health, and other services; and to protect them from abuse and neglect. DRN identifies systemic issues which are important to people with disabilities and seeks change and reform through litigation, administrative advocacy, and public education. Pittsburgh office (412) 391-5225; Philadelphia office (215) 238-8070 or visit their website.

The SPBP is a program for low and moderate income individuals and families that helps pay for specific drug therapies used for the treatment of persons with HIV/AIDS or a DSM IV diagnosis for schizophrenia. Clients can obtain an application from their local County Assistance Office, community based AIDS service organizations, Department of Health clinics, hemophilia centers, some doctor's' offices and pharmacies and local mental health providers. More information and applications can also be obtained from the DPW website. Clients may also call the SPBP staff at 1-800-922-9384 (in-state only) or 1-717-772-6228 for more information.

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Appeal rights for consumers and families receiving behavioral health services in Southwest PA under the new medical assistance program HealthChoices.

The goal of the web site is to bring mental health topics to teens who need information on different mental health related concerns. It provides some important information and is designed to be teen friendly.

Parent led, not for profit, web based membership organization that features an online learning center, message board, chat rooms, support groups, data base of treatment providers.