Resources

Depression and Bipolar Resources General Information/Kids & Teens Resources

SOURCE	WEBSITE	PHONE# (If available)	NOTES
AACAP American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry	www.aacap.org	202-966-7300	Professional, national non-profit. Wide range of resources and links.
ADAA Anxiety Disorders Association of America	www.adaa.org	1-240-485-1001	Research and information on anxiety and related problems.
AFSP American Foundation for Suicide Prevention	www.afsp.org	1-212-363-3500 1-888-333-2377	Suicide prevention awareness, interventions and research.
AMA American Medical Association	www.ama-assn.org	1-800-621-8335	Good overall medical info and references.
APA American Psychiatric Association	www.psych.org	1-703-907-8512 1-888-357-7924	Good overall info and references.
APA American Psychological Association	www.apa.org	800-374-2721 202-336-5500	Good info, links, resources.
A Silver Lining	www.a-silver-lining.org		Peer-supported. Not a professional organization.
Bipolar by Chance	www.bipolarbychance.com		Good resources and links.
Bipolar Central	www.bipolarcentral.com		Website by David Oliver. Bipolar and depression runs in his family.
Bipolar Magazine	www.bphope.ca	1-877-575-4673	Good articles, news, research, etc.
Bring Change to Mind	www.bringchange2mind.org		Public awareness, celebrities, links.
Cloud and Townsend	www.cloudtownsend.com	800-676-4673 714-876-0444	Christian psychologists and authors. Great links, sources, video clips, etc.
DBSA Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance	www.dbsalliance.org	1-877-575-4673	National non-profit. Great info. Call for local support groups.
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 illness.”
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.
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.
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.org r		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	www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org	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.
Other Sites, Notes, etc.
DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR Support Resources KIDS/TEENS Resources
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.
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 specific info on kids and teens.
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.