Helpful Weblinks and Referrals

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 Willoughby Hall, Suite 117.

Suicide Prevention

• 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

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.

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/)

Sexual Identity & Orientation

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

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.
• 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
• NCADI
• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD)
• Join Together Online
• World Wide Web Links for Alcohol and Other Drug Research

 General Health Information

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

Psychological Health Resources 

• Campus Blues
• 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.
• www.transitionyear.org - dedicated to helping students and parents with the challenges of college freshman year

Asian & Asian American Community Resources

• NY Coalition for Asian American Mental Health - http://www.asianmentalhealth.org/aabhsd.asp
• Hamilton Madison House: a leading provider of behavioral health services for New York City's Asian community -  http://www.hmhonline.org/BehavioralHealthLandingPg.htm