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following
organizations
offer
information
or
assistance
with
mental
health
problems
and
related
topics.
Southwest
Mental
Health
Center
assumes
no
responsibility
for
the
content
or
accuracy
of
the
material
they
provide. American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry For families and children, AACAP provides legislative alerts, upcoming meetings, FAQs and a publications catalog. http://www.aacap.org/ American Association of Suicidology A nonprofit organization dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide. Their web site is designed as a resource for anyone concerned about suicide. http://www.suicidology.org American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Presents results of research into suicide and covers such issues as depression. http://www.afsp.org/ American Psychiatric Association Find news, research and clinical resources, education and guidelines. Public information includes many FAQs on illnesses and choosing a doctor. http://www.psych.org/ American Psychological Association Features a help center along with news of events, publications, and resources for professionals and the public. http://www.apa.org/ Anxiety Disorders Association of America Peruse resources on various forms of anxiety conditions, or browse comments on the message board. Includes research info for professionals. http://www.adaa.org/ Bexar County Psychological Association Comprised of persons engaged in the practice, teaching, and/or study of psychology in the Bexar County area. http://www.bexarpsyc.org/ Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation A parent-led, not-for-profit source for information on child and adolescent bipolar disorder offers an events calendar for speaking engagements. Access a discussion forum. http://www.bpkids.org/ Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health Concerned parents comprise this collective, with chapters in the U.S. and Canada. Read position statements on child restraints, custody, and health service funding. http://www.ffcmh.org/ Knowledge Exchange Network A national, one-stop source of information and resources on prevention, treatment and rehabilitation services for mental illness. http://www.mentalhealth.org/ The Medicine Program Gives details on various pharmaceutical companies' patient assistance programs that provide prescription medicine free-of-charge to individuals in need. http://www.themedicineprogram.com/info.html Mental Health Association in Texas A nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote mental health, improve care and treatment for people who have mental illness, and promote social awareness of mental illness through research and education. http://www.mhatexas.org/ Mental Health Association of Greater San Antonio The local chapter of the Mental Health Association provides a searchable database for mental health resources in South Texas. http://www.healthymindconnection.org/home.asp National Alliance for the Mentally Ill A mental health consumer group. Offers advice, news, book reviews and updates on drugs. http://www.nami.org/
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Texas The Texas affiliate of NAMI, a grassroots network providing services, education, support and advocacy for people with mental illness and their loved ones.
National Association for Children Behavioral
Health SAFE Alternatives® (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) A
nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network and
educational resource base, which is committed to helping achieve an
end to self-injurious behavior.
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