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Mental Health Links - Stress and Anxiety

Organizations

• NIMH: Anxiety Disorders

  http://www.nimh.nih.gov/anxiety/anxietymenu.cfm
  This site provides information on anxiety disorders for professionals and the general public.
  
  

• International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies

  http://www.istss.org/
  The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies provides a forum for the sharing of research, clinical strategies, public policy concerns, and theoretical formulations on trauma. It is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge and to the stimulation of policy, program and service initiatives that seek to reduce traumatic stressors and their immediate and long-term consequences.
  
  

• Mental Health America of Wisconsin

  http://www.mhawisconsin.org/
  The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness - working to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million individuals with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service.
  
  

• National Association of School Psychologists

  http://www.nasponline.org
  NASP has made these materials available free of charge to the public in order to promote the ability of children and youth to cope with the anniversary of September 11. The materials may be adapted, reproduced, reprinted, or posted on websites without specific permission as long as the integrity of the content is maintained and NASP is given proper credit. A great resource for parents, caregivers and other nonprofessionals. Helpful do's and dont's.
  
  

• National Center for Child Traumatic Stress - National Resource Center

  http://www.nctsnet.org/
  The mission of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families, and communities throughout the United States. This site includes an article on school planning for disasters and the aftermath of September 11, 2001.
  
  

• Facts about Generalized Anxiety Disorder

  http://www.nimh.nih.gov/Publicat/gadfacts.cfm
  
  
  

• National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  http://www.ncptsd.org/
  National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder's mission is to advance the clinical care and social welfare of America's veterans through research, education, and training in the science, diagnosis, and treatment of PTSD and stress-related disorders. This website is an educational resource concerning PTSD and other enduring consequences of traumatic stress.
  
  

• Anxiety and Panic Disorder Center of Los Angeles

  http://www.panicla.com/
  The Anxiety and Panic Disorder Center of Los Angeles offers specialized treatment for anxiety and panic disorder, and agoraphobia in a safe and empathic environment.
  
  

• Anxiety Coach

  http://www.anxietycoach.com/
  Information about anxiety disorders and how to treat them is found here. This site includes links and reading list.
  
  

• Anxiety Disorder Association of America

  http://www.adaa.org/
  The Anxiety Disorder Association of America promotes the prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and works to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them.
  
  

• Agoraphobics Building Independent Lives (ABIL)

  http://www.anxietysupport.org
  Agoraphobics Building Independent Lives is a non-profit organization for persons dealing with anxiety and panic disorders, incorporated in the State of Virginia. It has support groups nationwide.
  
  

• CDC: What is Stress?

  http://www.cdc.gov/nasd/docs/d000001-d000100/d000008/d000008.html
  This fact sheet explains stress and includes a checklist that will give you a clue about how you handle stress.
  
  

• Safe Horizon

  http://www.safehorizon.org/
  Safe Horizon is an organization in New York City with much experience in helping people through disasters after the September 11, 2001 attack. It is a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
  
  

• The Sweeney Alliance

  http://www.sweeneyalliance.org/
  The Sweeney Alliance is a nationally recognized non-profit organization that provides help to families and professionals coping with grief and stress. Since 1990, we have developed and facilitated specialized programs that teach children and adults how to reinvest in life and living following a life-altering event such as the death of someone loved, divorce, violence, neglect or disability.
  
  

• The Trauma Center

  http://www.traumacenter.org
  Since the September 11th attacks, the Trauma Center has added several resources concerning responses to such events. This site is a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
  
  

• William Wendt Center for Loss and Healing

  http://www.lossandhealing.org/
  The Wendt Center has many resources for people who are dealing with loss and grief, and has a section that deals with September 11 issues. This site is a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
  
  

Online Resources

• NIMH: Reliving Trauma

  http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/reliving.cfm
  A summary of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that includes statistics, treatment, and research findings is located on this site.
  
  

• National Anxiety Foundation

  http://lexington-on-line.com/naf.html
  Information on anxiety disorders for professionals and the general public can be found here. An international directory of anxiety health care professionals is also availalbe on this site.
  
  

• Factsforhealth.org

  http://www.factsforhealth.org/
  Factsforhealth.org was created by the not-for-profit Madison Institute of Medicine to increase the understanding of mental health disorders. Helps people identify, understand and find treatment for social anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Provides clinician referrals and free online CME courses for PTSD and PMDD.
  
  

• After the Disaster: A Children’s Mental Health Checklist

  http://www.fema.gov/kids/tch_mntl.htm
  A checklist to assess a child’s mental health status, following a disaster or traumatic experience.
  
  

• Casey Family Programs, National Center for Resource Family Support

  http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/socwork/nrcfcpp/
  The National Center for Resource Family Support is a one-stop source of information, technical assistance, written materials, and referrals to both families and child welfare professionals who work with them. Look at the section on Terrorism and Trauma.
  
  

• American Red Cross - Disaster Services

  http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_319_,00.html
  Each year, the American Red Cross responds immediately to more than 67,000 disasters, including house or apartment fires (the majority of disaster responses), hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents, explosions, and other natural and man-made disasters.
  
  

• Families and Work Institute: What is 9/11 as History?

  http://www.familiesandwork.org/911ah/911ashistory.html
  This site offers a multi-dimensional program and resources to help youth, parents and educators address the anniversary of September 11th. The educational initiative offers web based tools, including curricula, resources, and tips to help adults and youth of all ages reflect on and be intentional in their response to the anniversary.” It is highly recommended for resources on the 9/11 anniversary.
  
  

• The Anxiety-Panic Internet Resource

  http://www.algy.com/anxiety
  The Anxiety-Panic Internet Resource is a self-help network dedicated to the overcoming and curiosity of overwhelming anxiety.
  
  

• NIMH Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program

  http://intramural.nimh.nih.gov/mood/
  This is NIMH's website on current research projects studying mood and anxiety disorders. Offers information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses (including medication and mental illness) is available here.