Internet Links

Disclaimer (please read): The following list contains links to outside resources that I have personally reviewed and found helpful. However, since I have no control over these sites, and since content can change dramatically in a short period of time, I cannot vouch for their appropriateness, value or accuracy. It is possible that some of these sites, or other sites to which they have links, may contain inaccurate, outdated, offensive or even harmful information. (If you find problems with any of these sites, please email me with the specifics and the exact URL of the page.)

Also, these links are provided for their educational value only. They are not intended for diagnosis or treatment purposes. You may very well learn more about yourself or someone you love on these pages. However, before making decisions or assessments based on the information, it is important to consult with a qualified professional. Finally, while I believe the links included here have a great potential for being helpful, it is your responsibility to decide whether or not it would be wise for you to read detailed material on any of the subject matter listed below.

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Alcohol and Drug Dependency

Alcoholics Anonymous Information and help for someone who may be alcohol dependent as well as for family members and friends.

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration site, including information on specific drugs of abuse.

Anxiety

Anxieties.com An information and self-help site covering different forms of anxiety.

Anxiety Disorders Education Program Maintained by National Institute of Mental Health.

Online Screening for Anxiety Take the test and read your results online. Hosted by the New York School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. (Clicking on this link will open the test in a new window or tab.)

Business

National Association for the Self-Employed Benefits, services and information for small business.

Referencepage.com Packed with links to numerous searchable databases containing a wide variety of information essential to business.

Depression

All About Depression Information on symptoms, treatment, research, online resources and more, from Mental Health Net.

Dr. Ivan's Depression Central Billing itself as "Internet's central clearinghouse for information on all types of depressive disorders," this site has links to more information than you probably will ever want to know about depression. Some is technical, some more basic, and some refers to isolated studies that need more research.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance An education and advocacy site focusing on depression and bipolar disorders.

Online Depression Screening Test You may take this test and immediately read your results online. Hosted by the New York School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry. (Clicking on this link will open the test in a new window or tab.)

NMHA Depression Screening Test A confidential online screening test hosted by the National Mental Health Association. (Clicking on this link will open the test in a new window or tab.)

Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders Association Facts and general information on eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia, with suggestions on how to help a friend.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Information and advocacy for eating disorders.

Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders Inc. Information and definitions, including information on less well-known eating disorders.

Financial & Credit Counseling

Crown Financial Ministries Financial management tools and information from a Christian perspective.

National Foundation for Credit Counseling A non-profit organization of over 1400 agencies providing free or low-cost counseling to those facing difficulties with indebtedness. They can often intervene with creditors in the process of establishing a workable plan. Local offices as well as online help available.

Marriage & Family

Family.org Resources and information for the family from a Christian perspective, maintained by Focus on the Family.

Marriage Builders A site by Willard F. Harley, Jr., Ph.D., author of His Needs, Her Needs, that is helpful for couples.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Beginning within the Catholic Church, this popular program for married couples has now been embraced by many protestant denominations as well. Focusing on communication, their goal is to "help married couples turn a good (or even ho-hum or boring) marriage into a great marriage."

FamilyLife Over 1,000,000 people have attended their conferences, seminars and small groups for married and engaged couples. FamilyLife is a division of Campus Crusade for Christ, an interdenominational Christian ministry.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation A not-for-profit organization by and for people with OCD, providing research, information, resources and additional links..

Sexual Addiction

Prodigals International A Christian organization offering helpful information for sexual addiction and infidelity to individuals and couples. They also provide training to churches who wish to establish a ministry in this area.

Pure Intimacy This website deals specifically with online sexual addiction. Information and resources are available for the individual facing this kind of temptation, as well as for their spouse or loved one. Maintained by Focus on the Family.

SexHelp.com Information and help for sexual addiction from Patrick Carnes, Ph.D., a widely respected pioneer in the field, who authored the groundbreaking book, Out of the Shadows.

Suicide Information

If you or someone you know is currently contemplating suicide, it is important to know there are other options, and help is available! Establish a relationship with a qualified counselor, or if the need is immediate, call a mental health hotline (look in the front of your phone book) or call 1-800-SUICIDE from anywhere in the U.S. If you already have a relationship with a family doctor, minister or therapist, you may also give that individual a call.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Suicide information and education.

American Association of Suicidology Information, resources, and a searchable database of crisis centers and support groups.