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Links Although Borderline Personality Disorder Today provides links to other sites, we do not take any responsibility for their content, claims, or representations. Borderline Personality Disorder Internet Mental Health (includes an on-line test for BPD, and an American and European description). TARA (Treatment and Research Advancements; Association for Personality Disorder. Excellent site for advocacy and help with the BPD). PDQ4 Personality Diagnostic Questionnaire (a test to download to determine the existence of any personality disorders. WARNING: This test is NOT to take the place of an evaluation by a medical person). Borderline Personality Disorder (Kernberg's Borderline Personality Organization). Borderline Personality Disorder Research Foundation - (offers information about the organization and the disorder). Personality Disorders Foundation Schema-Focused Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder Journal of Personality Disorders, Official Journal of the International Society for the Study of Personality Disorders "(The leading forum devoted exclusively to the diagnosis and treatment of clinically significant personality disorders, this journal features the latest research on normal and pathological personality and development; new methodologies for assessing personality; clinical tools for diagnosis; etiology and classification of disorders; treatment innovations and techniques; and outcome)." Soul Self Help Central (Excellent site about borderline personality disorder, as well as many other mental health disorders. The webowner has written many excellent articles about BPD. You will want to check this site out). Life at the Border (Book Review of "Life at the Border-Understanding and Recovering from Borderline Personality Disorder)" Journal of Psychiatry (Review Articles for a yearly fee). NYU Department of Psychiatry (Provides on-line tests for personality disorders, depression, anxiety, ADD, & sexual disorders of men and women. Includes a "reference desk" with many links and links to sites and services). Suicide Mental Health Today Hotline (Sanctuary's Hotline list of volunteers ready to take your call or you can email them if you are suicidal and/or in crisis. About Suicide: Crisis Intervention (Crisis intervention and resources for the suicidal person. How to help a suicidal person and resources for the survivors). If You Are Thinking About Suicide...Read this First (The site speaks directly to the suicidal person. Also includes many resources and advise to people dealing with a suicidal person). Psych Central (suicide helpline). SA\VE: Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (Includes: FAQs on suicide, symptoms of depression, danger signs of suicide, what to do if a friend is depressed, and a message for the suicide survivors - those left behind). PTSD & Survivors Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Today (Articles, resources, chats, icq lists, & bulletin boards (consumers and families), tests, fun section, personal stories, clinician's forum, links, bookstore and much more). National Center for PTSD (Excellent site that includes facts about what PTSD is, forms of treatment, research, different forms of trauma, relationships, family, anger, etc.). Depression & Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder Today (Ask the Dr., newsletter, articles, resources, chat rooms, icq lists, bulletin boards (consumers & families), clinician's forum, links, bookstore and much more). Stanley Foundation Bipolar Network ("The Stanley Foundation Bipolar Network is a multi-center research effort in bipolar illness or manic-depressive illness, by some of the most respected mental health researchers in the United States and Europe." Toll free number and email address to obtain the free Life Chart Method and Bipolar Network News). Pendulum Resources (Bipolar Info, Articles, Writings, Medications, Miscellaneous, Support, Links). Eating Disorders Something Fishy Website About Eating Disorders (Extensive discussion, support and resources for people with eating disorders, i.e. bulimia, anorexia and compulsive overeating. The site discusses that many times these disorders can be a secondary symptom to an underlying psychological problem - OCD, Depression, PTSD, Bipolar I & II, BPD and DID/MPD). Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center "(...dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. We provide information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. We hope to promote social attitudes that enhance a healthy body image and self-esteem. We provide referrals to eating disorder professionals, treatment facilities and support groups, etc. In addition, we offer general information to inform the public about the treatment and prevention of eating disorders)." Mental Health Websites NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) Mental Health Net (guide to mental health, psychology, and psychiatry resources online). Psychcentral ("...one-stop index for psychology, support, and mental health issues, resources, and people on the Internet, since 1992)." Mental Health Matters "(Research, self-help, online support, listing of chat lines/message boards by mental health subject, alternative treatments, mental health law, psychology articles, patients' rights, find a therapist/doctor/support group, statistics, mental health financial assistance, support for all psychiatric disorders and psychological illness...)" MedExplorer (Links, drug database, drug dictionary, employment center for health care professionals, newsgroups, chat and more)." KEN: National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network "(The Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN), is a government service of the Center for Mental Health Service (CMHS), a component of SAMHSA, which is the federal government's lead agency for improving quality and availability of substance abuse prevention, addiction treatment and mental health services in the United States. There are many FREE government publications on-line, and available to order, on mental health issues)." Mental Health Infosource (Wonderful site for both clinicians and non-clinicians. Discussion of various mental health disorders, conferences, resources, continuing education, and mental health professional directory). Internet Mental Health Medications (a great place to look up information about any medication you may be taking). SelfGrowth.com (The Definitive Guide to Personal Growth, Self Improvement and Self-Help). Self Help Magazine "(...educational publication written by mental health professionals for the discussion of general psychology as applied to our everyday lives)." Patient Advocacy Phone Numbers The Invisible Disabilities Page (for those of us with disabilities that are not visible to others). Needy Meds (Assistance in attaining free medications for low income families). Praying Hearts Sanctuary - Christian support for those with mental health disorders. They will assist in prayer, offer a newsletter, include inspirational stories, and more. |
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