Counseling Services: Mental Health Links (see disclaimer below)

Please note: This selection of links is not intended as a substitute for contact with a mental health professional. It is provided as a means for visitors to this web page to obtain additional information on topics typically discussed in counseling. Inevitably, some of the information represents opinion. If you read information that raises concerns or questions, we invite you to come in to Counseling Services in room D-216 and speak to a counselor. 

Alcohol & Other Drug Information

• Addictions - A fairly comprehensive listing of material about the addictions from HabitSmart. Includes links to many other self-help groups for the addictions.
• Drinking Self Assessment - Courtesy of Dr. Robert Chapman at LaSalle U., a collection of links to many resources that will help you gain perspective on your drinking pattern. Includes advice on making changes for where you see the need.
• Alcoholics Anonymous - The home page for AA. If you have decided not drinking is the best choice for you, AA will support you in your effort.
• The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention U.S. Department of Education
• BoozeNews
• NCADI
• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD)
• Join Together Online
• World Wide Web Links for Alcohol and Other Drug Research
• For Drinkers and Friends Only

Psychological Self-Help Resources

• American Psychological Association Self-Help Information - Information to help you understand your own and others' behavior, along with a guide for help-seeking.
• Internet Mental Health - A massive, free mental health information service from Canada. Includes much good information on mental health issues in a societal context.
• Virtual Pamphlets
• Campus Blues

Rape, Sexual Assault, & Abuse Resources & Information

• Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network - The nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. Good overview with links to many helpful resources.
• Bergen County Rape Crisis Center (www.bergencountyrapecrisis.org)
• Assault Contact Team (ACT) at Ramapo College

Body Image & Eating Disorders

• Something Fishy - Eating Disorders, Shared Awareness - Comprehensive information on eating disorders.
• National Eating Disorders Association (www.nationaleatingdisorders.org)
• National Eating Disorder Information Centre (www.nedic.ca/)

General Health Information

• CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• National Institutes of Health
• Center for Science in the Public Interest

Sexual Identity & Orientation

• Questions about Sexual Orientation & Homosexuality
• National Gay & Lesbian Task Force
• Parents, Families, & Friends of Lesbian & Gays

Suicide Prevention

• National Mental Health Association
• National Institute of Mental Health
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• American Association for Suicidology

Anxiety Disorders

• APA Information Site on Panic Disorder
  
• Anxiety Disorders Association of America
• NIMH Information Site on Anxiety Disorders
  

Depression

• NIMH Information Site on Depression
• National Alliance on Mental Illness
  
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

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