Mental Health & Substance Abuse
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Center for Mental Health Services
The Center for Mental Health Services is part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Mental Health Information Center. It was developed for users of mental health services and their families, the general public, policymakers, providers and the media. The web site provides information about mental health and publications that can be viewed online, downloaded or ordered at no charge.
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Mental Health Workgroup, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
The CDC Mental Health Workgroup includes over 85 members representing multiple disciplines, divisions and centers within CDC and its sister agency, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. The overall goal of the workgroup is to foster collaboration and advancement in the field of mental health in support of CDC’s commitment to promote health, prevent disease and injury, and improve quality of life. The web site contains links to state mental health organizations and data, and has publications that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
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National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration created the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) as a resource for information about substance abuse prevention and addiction treatment. The web site contains information from many sources available on alcohol and other drug use and abuse, and publications can be ordered or downloaded at no charge.
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National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), is part of the National Institutes of Health - the principal biomedical and behavioral research agency of the United States Government. The web site contains current news and events, press releases, grant and contract information, and research activities; publications can be viewed online, downloaded or ordered at no charge.
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National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. The web site features a searchable database and publications can be downloaded at no charge or ordered for a fee.
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National Institute on Drug Abuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) supports over 85 percent of the world’s research on the health aspects of drug abuse and addiction. The web site has information for various audiences and publications that can be downloaded at no charge or ordered for a fee.
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National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
The National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP) represents the combined work of professionals in different fields, and is associated with several federal agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services. The web site features the most comprehensive sources of statistical, research, and educational documents addressing suicide, most of which can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
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National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign
The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign (NYADMC) is a multi-dimensional initiative designed by the Office of National Drug Control Policy to educate and empower youth to reject illicit drugs. The web site has links to it’s specific sites directed towards parents and teens, and publications can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
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President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health
The President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health was established as part of the President’s agenda to ensure that Americans with mental illness not fall through the cracks, that lives not be lost, and that recovery be a realistic goal of treatment. The web site contains a major report, as well as meeting notes and presentations that can be viewed online, downloaded or ordered at no charge.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the Federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses. SAMHSA is made up of three centers: The Center for Mental Health Services, The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, and The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. The web site features a comprehensive clearinghouse on mental health and substance abuse related data, such as the The National Survey on Drug Use & Health (NSDUH), and publications that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
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Tobacco Information and Prevention Source, CDC Office on Smoking and Health
The Tobacco Information and Prevention Source (TIPS) is one of the programs of the Office on Smoking and Health (OSH) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The web site provides an overview of tobacco information and research, and materials/publications can be viewed online, downloaded or ordered at no charge.
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About Our Kids
About Our Kids is a project that is part of the New York University’s Child Study Center. The Center offers expert psychiatric and psychological services for children and families. The web site provides information and articles that can be viewed online at no charge.
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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is a membership-based organization with members that research, evaluate, diagnose, treat psychiatric disorders, and respond to new developments in addressing the health care needs of children and their families. The web site contains information for professionals and parents, and publications can be ordered for a fee.
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American Psychiatric Association
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is a medical specialty society with physician members who work together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for people with mental health disorders, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders. The web site contains various resources and publications can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
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American Psychoanalytic Association
The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) is a professional organization of psychoanalysts throughout the United States. The web site has information about psychoanalysis and a searchable database for literature and psychoanalysts who are currently practicing, as well as article abstracts that can be viewed online.
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American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association (APA) is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. The web site contains information for both professionals and the general public; publications can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge, or ordered/subscribed to for a fee.
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Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is fighting to free America’s youth from tobacco and to create a healthier environment. The Campaign is the nation’s largest non-governmental initiative ever launched to protect children from tobacco addiction and exposure to secondhand smoke. The web site has information and publications that can be viewed online or downloaded at no charge.
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Join Together
Join Together, founded in 1991 at the Boston University School of Public Health, supports community-based efforts to reduce, prevent, and treat substance abuse across the nation. In 1996, the organization broadened its scope to include gun violence prevention. The web site has information and resources on substance abuse and gun violence, as well as publications that can be viewed online or ordered for a small fee.
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Monitoring the Future
The Monitoring the Future (MTF) Study has collected data from a national sample of students on an annual basis since 1975; it’s conducted by the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan. The web site gives background information about the study and data/publications can be viewed online, downloaded or ordered at no charge.
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National Mental Health Association
The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. The web site offers information about mental illness among children and families and emotional disorders in the juvenile justice system. Publications can be downloaded at no charge.
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UCLA School Mental Health Project, Center for Mental Health in Schools
The School Mental Health Project (SMHP) works closely with school districts, state agencies, the New American Schools Urban Learning Center model, and organizations and colleagues across the U.S. The Center was extablished as part of a major initiative to foster mental health in schools. The web site hosts a clearinghouse of articles and materials designed to assist service providers in delivering mental health services in schools, including program planning and development strategies, model program descriptions and funding opportunities. Most materials can be downloaded in PDF at no charge or ordered for a fee.
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University of Maryland, Center for School Mental Health Assistance
The Center for School Mental Health Assistance (CSMHA) provides leadership and technical assistance to advance effective interdisciplinary school-based mental health programs. The web site has information about projects, a resource library, and links to related websites. Additionally, the Center has articles, presentations and materials that can be downloaded at no charge or ordered for a small fee.
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