General Mental Health Information
Specific Illness Sites
Medication
Children and Family
Self-Help, Consumer Movement, Legal Rights
Employment - Programs - Services
General Health
General Mental Health Information
www.nsnet.org
Nova Scotia based - NSNET Community Organization Network links citizens with disabilities and or health challenges of all ages in Nova Scotia to resources and services that promote active inclusive healthy independent living in our communities. When you want to look at listings for the Pictou area you will need to choose Antigonish County.
www.enablelink.org/index.html
Canadian - One of the best resources. A great site to navigate and it is current.
www.nami.org
US - This is the best site from US for mental health consumers. There is information, advocacy, education and resources. This site is easy to navigate and is always current. The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders.
www.canadian-health-network.ca/1mental_health.html
Canadian -This will link you directly to the Canadian health site with specific information on mental health
www.mentalhealth.com
Canadian - A good site for information.
ca.dir.yahoo.com/health/Mental_Health/
Canadian - This will link you to the Yahoo Canada list of resources.
www.mentalhelp.net
US -This professional site has great information, news, chatrooms, and is a great resource for finding out about different illnesses.
www.mental-health-matters.com
US - Articles, information and resources on mental health and mental illness, psychological symptoms, traditional and alternative treatments, and medications for psychiatric disorders.
www.mentalhealth.org
US based - Great references, good to navigate, loaded with information. Has good information on children and teens.
www.shef.ac.uk/~psysc/psychotherapy/index.html
U.K. Resource - The Online Dictionary of Mental Health is a global information resource and research tool covering all of the disciplines contributing to our understanding of mental health. You search alphabetically, and they have some really good links to professional magazines and articles.
Specific Illness Sites
www.algy.com/anxiety
US -self-help resource for those with anxiety disorders, panic attacks, phobias, extreme shyness, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and generalized anxiety.
www.depressioncanada.com
Canadian - Useful information about depression.
www.canmat.org
Canadian - mood and anxiety issues information for both professionals and consumers. Easy to navigate.
www.schizophrenia.ca
Canadian - has lots of info and it has a directory to the resources that are in each province. This organization is a great resource for families.
www.ccsa.ca
Canadian - A non-profit organization working to minimize the harm associated with the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
www.mentalwellness.com
US - info on schizophrenia and other mental disorders. Great budgeting tips and links.
imt.net/~randolfi/StressLinks.html
US - stress management and emotional wellness
www.well.com/user/woa
US - addictions and mental health
www.bpdcentral.com
US - borderline personality
www.thewager.org/backissues.htm
US - information about gambling as an addiction. The WAGER, a weekly research bulletin published by the Division on Addictions at Harvard Medical School in collaboration with the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling, is available in PDF format.
www.anxieties.com
US - FREE self-help programs for people suffering with anxiety.
www.paniccenter.net
US - Dedicated to providing information about panic disorder. Its goal is to promote understanding of panic and interaction between consumers and physicians. They have an anxiety test and an Online Support Group.
www.chadd.org
US - Informative site on children and adults with ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.
Medication
www.mentalhealth.com/fr30.html
Canadian - Information on the most common psychiatric medications.
www.healthtouch.com
US - Navigate this site by alphabetical listing of drugs or supplements. Brings together valuable information from trusted sources on topics such as medications, health, diseases, supplements and natural medicine.
www.medications-online.com
US - Basic information medications are found by looking at the list of illnesses. It is not specific to mental illnesses.
www.drugs.com
US - Info on medications, not specific to mental illness.
Children and Family
www.positiveparenting.com
US - Dedicated to providing resources and information to help make parenting more rewarding, effective and fun!
www.aboutourkids.org
US - Has some helpful "timely tips" and great info on medication.
www.bpkids.org
US - Site has information and resources on children and adolescents with bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). Parents, young people, family members, educators, and health professionals share information and support in an atmosphere of respect and understanding.
www.rtc.pdx.edu
US - Research and Training Centre on Family Support and Children's mental health - terrific resources, highly recommend reading their publication "Focal Point."
Self-Help, Consumer Movement, Legal Rights
www.mentalhealthrecovery.com
US - articles, resources, crisis plans, and more.
www.selfhelpconnection.ca
Nova Scotian - assist Nova Scotians to improve control over their health by increasing their knowledge, skills and resources for individual and collective action.
www.reachability.org
Nova Scotian - A non-profit organization providing legal referral services to persons with disabilities, and educational programs about disability and human rights issues to lawyers, advocates, people with disabilities, social service providers, and other interested people
www.gov.ns.ca/disa
Nova Scotian -The Disabled Persons Commission Act was proclaimed in 1989, with the first Commission being assembled in early 1990. The primary purpose of the Act is to provide for the participation of Nova Scotians with disabilities in the development of government policies and programs which directly relate to or affect them.
www.legalinfo.org
Nova Scotian - The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) is a non-profit organization that provides Nova Scotians with information and resources about the law.LISNS believes that Nova Scotians have a right and a responsibility to learn about the laws that affect them. They must have access to these laws and information which makes laws understandableThere are pamphlets on a variety of topics. To view them look under "publications."
www.gov.ns.ca/humanrights/
Nova Scotian - The Nova Scotia's Human Rights Act is a provincial law that affirms every person is free and equal in dignity and rights without regard to age, race, colour, religion, creed, sex (gender), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ethnic, national or aboriginal origin, family or marital status, source of income or political belief, affiliation or activity. This is a good resource to be aware of if you feel you are discriminated against.
www.mhselfhelp.org/index.html
US -The National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse is dedicated to provides up-to-date information on mental health and consumer issues.
www.mdri.org
US - this site is from a consumers rights perspective and there is a link to http://www.bazelon.org/ which is an excellent resource about American law.
www.vex.net/~madmagic/help/help.html
Canadian - consumer's guide to mental health information based out of Toronto.
Employment - Programs - Services
www.gov.ns.ca/coms/files/esia.asp
Nova Scotian - Website with the latest rules and info on welfare- Nova Scotia Social Assistance. For example did you know that if you have a specific medical condition that requires a special diet there is supplemental funding available?
www.gov.ns.ca/disa/
Nova Scotian - This was compiled by the Nova Scotia Disabled Persons Commission. There are a number of key programs and services of benefit to persons with disabilities.
www.entrepreneurdisability.org
Nova Scotian - this terrific site is geared for entrepreneurs with disabilities, also great info on employment and programs available. It is current and easy to navigate.
www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/isp/cpp/disabi_e.shtml
Canadian - The Canada Pension Plan pays a monthly benefit to people who worked for a long period of time and are now disabled according to CPP criteria. This website is a good resource to do research on what you might be entitled to.
www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/hrib/sdd-dds/odi/menu/home.shtml
Canadian - Office for Disability Issues-This site contains information on disability issues, the Government of Canada Disability Agenda and related programs, services, and activities of Human Resources Development Canada.You will be able to find out what special incentives or program there are to help you get and keep a job.
www.disabilityweblinks.ca
Canadian - with both federal and provincial programs listed. Great information about programs and services that are specifically designed for disabled people.
www.adam.mb.ca/index.html
Canadian - Manitoba, and has really great resources, tips, articles, and is easy to navigate.
General Health
www.doctorsns.com
Nova Scotian - This is a website for information about doctors in Nova Scotia, it is a way to find a doctor, and they have a page with lots of links. Check out this page from their site which has a list of links to about 100 organizations like the Canadian Medical Association and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
www.parl.ns.ca
Nova Scotian - This is the website for the New Glasgow library, you can find out if they have books, magazines or articles about a particular topic.
www.pictoucountyyouth.com
Nova Scotian - for youth in the Pictou County area.
www.gov.ns.ca/health
Nova Scotian - Provincial government health site
www.cwhn.ca/indexeng.html
Canadian - site about women's health issues.
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