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 "SOS provides a very unique and essential educational program for health care professionals. The candid panel presentations to the dental students by people who are challenged yet managing mental illness is essential to broaden the hearts and minds of our students."
Dr. Arthur A. Dugoni, Dean and Professor of Orthodontics. University of the Pacific |
Resources The following organizations provide information and resources for mental illness:Suicide prevention The following resource about preventing suicide was suggested by Michelle from her class in Cleary Mountain Elementary School in Virginia "Reminding Loved Ones That Life is Precious: Suicide Prevention Resources" http://www.lifeinsurancequote.net/reminding-loved-ones-that-life-is-precious-suicide-prevention-resources// ADD and ADHD Resources "One ADD Place offers comprehensive resources for symptoms, comments and interest, a community library and so much more for both children and adults." http://www.oneaddplace.com// Drugalert Information about prescription drugs and possible dangers DrugAlert.org is a comprehensive database featuring information and news alerts about potentially dangerous drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide. The Web site is dedicated to keeping the public informed about drug recalls, side effects, and pending litigation associated with various drugs and their manufacturers http://www.drugalert.org/ Drug Information Drugwatch Drugwatch.com is a comprehensive Web site featuring extensive information about medications, drug interactions, and drug side effects. For more information visit http://www.drugwatch.com/ Innovation in Mental Health Ashoka's Changemakers An organization looking for imaginative ideas and projects that challenge stereotypes and offer alternatives to existing interventions within the field of mental health. For more information visit http://www.changemakers.com/ or http://www.ashoka.org/ Anorexia Recovery Recovery from Anorexia and Depression A site dealing with the devastating effects that Anorexia has on the lives of its victims, and recovery from anorexia and depression. "The author is passionate about reducing the stigma of mental illness including Anorexia, and has written a book called Goodbye Ana about Anorexia recovery." http://www.anorexiarecovery.webs.com/ Severe Anxiety Overcoming Social Phobia One Step At A Time A well-written site about Social Phobia, resources for help, advice for dealing with the illness, and links to many other sites. "Severe social anxiety is one of the most difficult disorders to overcome. It can literally destroy your life in a matter of months. People do no realize that there is no real treatment to rid yourself of social anxiety, sure there is medication that is available through your family doctor. But how on earth does someone with severe social anxiety get this medication when their number one fear is in social interaction?" http://www.severe-social-anxiety.com/ Breathing Exercises Optimal breathing exercises and techniques to aid stress management, anxiety, yoga, qigong, deep breathing, sleep, high blood pressure, singing, speaking, asthma, cross breathing, co-meditation, anger, road rage, and memory. http://www.breathing-exercises.com/ Center for Mental Health Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Phone: 301-443-8956 http://www.samhsa.gov/ Social Security Disability benefits web site Social Security Disability benefits Many individuals will have the need to file for Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security and Disability Resource Center website (www.ssdrc.com) provides answers to questions concerning how to apply for disability, how to appeal a claim in the event of a denial, how to navigate the federal system, and how to avoid certain mistakes that are commonly made by applicants filing for either SSD (social security disability) or SSI (supplemental security income) benefits. Written by a former claims examiner, this information may be helpful to many of your site's visitors. http://www.ssdrc.com/ Resource Center to Address Discrimination and Stigma ADS Center 11420 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 Toll Free Phone: 1-800-540-0320 Email: stopstigma@samhsa.gov http://www.stopstigma.samhsa.gov/ Drug Abuse Information and Treatment Referral Line (Sponsored by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment) TollFree: 800-622-HELP (4357) Health Resources and Services Administration Information Center (HRSA) TollFree: (888) 275-4772 Email: ask@hrsa.gov National Institute of Mental Health Office of Communications Phone: 301-443-4513 Toll Free: 1-866-615-NIMH (6464) TTY: 301-443-8431 Email: nimhinfo@nih.gov http://www.nimh.nih.gov American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Phone: 212-363-3500 Fax: 212-363-6237 Toll Free: 888-333-AFSP Email: inquiry@afsp.org http://www.afsp.org American Psychiatric Association (APA) Phone: 703-907-7300 http://www.psych.org American Psychological Association Phone: 202-336-5510 Toll Free: 1-800-374-2721 http://www.apa.org Anxiety Disorders Association of America Phone: 240-485-1001 http://www.adaa.org Borderline Personality Disorder Research Foundation (BPDRF) New York State Psychiatric Institute Phone: 212-543-6247 Email: BPDRF.USA@VERIZON.NET http://www.borderlineresearch.org Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation Phone: 847-492-8519 Fax: 847-492-8520 820 Davis St., Ste. 520 Evanston, IL 60201 http://www.bpkids.org/ Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Phone: 312-642-0049 http://www.DBSAlliance.org Freedom from Fear Phone: 718-351-1717 http://www.freedomfromfear.com National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD) Phone: 516-829-0091 Toll Free: 800-829-8289 Email: info@narsad.org http://www.narsad.org National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Phone: 703-524-7600 Toll Free: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) http://www.nami.org National Eating Disorders Association Phone: 206-382-3587 Email: info@NationalEatingDisorders.org http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org National Mental Health Association (NMHA) Phone: 703-684-7722 Toll Free: 1-800-969-6642 TTY: 800-443-5959 http://www.nmha.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Mental Health Information Center Toll Free: 800-789-2647 TTY: 866-889-2647 Email: info@mentalhealth.org http://www.mentalhealth.org |
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