Depression and Bipolar Resources General Information/Kids & Teens Resources
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PHONE# (If available) |
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AACAP American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry |
202-966-7300 |
Professional, |
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ADAA Anxiety Disorders Association of America |
1-240-485-1001 |
Research and |
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AFSP American Foundation for Suicide Prevention |
1-212-363-3500 1-888-333-2377 |
Suicide |
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AMA American Medical Association |
1-800-621-8335 |
Good overall |
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APA American Psychiatric Association |
1-703-907-8512 1-888-357-7924 |
Good overall |
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APA American Psychological Association |
800-374-2721 202-336-5500 |
Good info, links, |
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A Silver Lining |
Peer-supported. Not a professional organization. |
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Bipolar by Chance |
www.bipolarbychance.com |
Good resources and links. |
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Bipolar Central |
Website by David Oliver. Bipolar and depression runs in his family. |
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Bipolar Magazine |
1-877-575-4673 |
Good articles, news, research, etc. |
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Bring Change to Mind |
Public awareness, celebrities, links. |
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Cloud and Townsend |
800-676-4673 714-876-0444 |
Christian psychologists and authors. Great links, sources, video clips, etc. |
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DBSA Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance |
1-877-575-4673 |
National non-profit. Great info. Call for local support groups. |
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| Depression Center | Depressioncenter.org | 734-936-4400 | Current research from The University of Michigan Depression Studies Clinic. |
| Depression Central | www.psycom.net | 1-212-876-7800 | Psychiatrist Dr. Ivan Goldberg’s non-profit site. Info and links. |
| Depression is Real | DepressionlsReal.org | Good info and links. Info by Dr. Greengard, Nobel Prize winner. | |
| Depression Tribe | www.depressiontribe.org | Info on finding professional help. | |
| Faith Net NAMI | www.faithnet@nami.org | (703) 524-7600 | NAMI partners with Faith-based groups. |
| Families for Depression Awareness | www.familyaware.org | 781-890-0220 | Family resources, helping families cope, etc. |
| Health Central | BipolarConnect.com & MyDepressionConnection.com |
Current research updates, general info, interviews. | |
| McManamy, John | www.mcmanweb.com | Consumer advocate. Articles, news, legal Info. | |
| Medical News Today | www.medicalnewstoday.com | 800-969-6642 | Current research, studies, news, etc |
| Mental Health America | wvvyy.nrnha.org or mentalhealthamerica.net |
Good overall info. | |
| Mental Health Ministries | www.mentalhealthministries.net |
Email: sgschroeder@cox.net |
Goal: “To erase the stigma of |
| Mental Health Recovery | www.mentalhealth.recovery.com | (802) 254-2092 | Presents WRAP: Wellness Recovery Action Plan. |
| Metanoia | metanoia.org | Info on choosing a provider, suicide prevention, other links. | |
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NAMI National Alliance for the Mentally III |
www.nami.org | 1-800-950-6264 1-703-524-7600 | Very good info, links, etc. |
| NARSAD National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression |
www.narsad.org | 1-800-629-8289 | Large research database, good info, etc. |
| National Medical Association | nmanet.org | 1-202-347-1895 | Good general health Info. |
| National Suicide Prevention Hotline | 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-784-2433 | Helpline. Referrals. Confidential. Toll-free. | |
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NIM National Institute of Mental Health |
nimhinfo@nih.org | 1-866-615-6464 1-301-443-4513 |
Largest mental health research institute in the world. Outstanding info, news, links, etc. |
| Pathways to Promise | www.pathways2pomise.org |
Email: pathways@mimb.edu |
Ministry and mental/emotional problems. |
| Pendulum.org | www.pendulum.org | Current research, studies, links. New info, updated regularly. | |
| Psych Central | www.psychcentral.com | 1-976-992-0008 | Mental health network for self-help links. |
| Psych Education | www.psycheducation.orgr | Solid research presented. Very good info on Type 2 Bipolar. | |
| Real Mental Health | 786-228-8800 | Links, videos, info, groups. | |
| SAMHSA Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration | mentalhealth.samhsa.gov | 800-789-2647 866-889-2647 | Part of the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services. |
| Stable Moods | www.stablemoods.com | Site by a therapist who has recovered from a mood disorder. | |
| Stout, Dr. Jim | www.rebuildingyourlife.com | Minister and author discusses practical and spiritual coping skills. | |
| Suicide Prevention | 1-800-273-TALK 1-800-273-8255 | National suicide prevention program. | |
| Survivors Club | www.survivorsclub.org | Inspiring stories of people surviving serious events. Good info. | |
| VETERANS | www.mentalhealth.va.org | 1-800-273-TALK 1-800-273-8255 | Part of the Veterans Administration outreach Program. |
| VETERANS | suicidepreventionlifeline.org |
1-800-273-TALK 1-800-273-8255 |
National suicide prevention program. Veterans press option #1. |
| WebMD | www.webmd.com | Good overall medical resources, including Depression and bipolar. | |
| WIKIPEDIA | www.wikipedia.org | Great articles with links to books, organizations, etc. | |
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DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR Support Resources KIDS/TEENS Resources |
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| AACAP American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry | www.aacap.org | 202-966-7300 | Professional, national nonprofit. Wide range of resources and links. |
| BOYS TOWN | www.boystown.org | 1-800-448-3000 Available 24/7 | Resources for children and families. |
| Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation | www.bpkids.org | (847) 492-8519 | Nonprofit organization focused on kids w/ Bipolar. Info, books, etc. |
| Depressed Teens | www.depressedteens.com | Positive, supportive info for teens, links, info, etc. | |
| Keep Kids Healthy | www.keepkidshealthy.com | 1-310-253-9494 | Pediatrician supported, good general info on kids w/depression, etc. |
| Mental Health Urgent Care Center |
Serves entire LA County. Initial assessment and referrals. |
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| Nineline | www.nineline.org | 800-999-9999 | Helpline for kids/teens Part of Covenant House. |
| Parents Med Guide Part of the APA-American Psychiatric Association | www.psych.org | 1-703-907-8512 1-888-357-7924 |
Good overall info and references, with |
| RUNAWAY | 1-800-RUN-AWAY 1-800-786-2929 | Help line for kids/teens who have left or are thinking of running away. Free, confidential, professional. | |
| TEENcentral.net | 1-800-8KID-123 1-800-854-3123 | Professionally monitored Site for teens to share Their concerns with other teens. Links and info. | |