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Mental Health Disabilities Web Resources
last modified
2008-07-03
- General Resources
- Books, Videos & Related Materials
- Disability Specific & Advocacy
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Workplace
General Resources
- Adolescent Directory Online Mental Health Risk Factors for Adolescents—Collection of electronic resources intended for use by parents, educators, researchers, health practitioners, and teens.
- American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry—Geared primarily for professionals, this website also includes an extensive series of "Facts for Families" (in English, Spanish and French) about a wide variety of psychiatric issues.
(800) 333-7636
(202) 966-7300 - American Psychological Association—Provides informational articles as well as a diverse selection of other disability-related resources.
(800) 374-2721
(202) 336-5500 - American Psychiatric Association—Offers a wide variety of useful consumer-oriented material for public information.
- Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation—Addresses issues and reasonable accommodations related to work and school for people with psychiatric disabilities.
- Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)—Largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
(703) 620-3660
(703) 264-9446 TTY - Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)—Clearinghouse funded by the U.S. Department of Education and hosted by CEC.
(800) LET-ERIC (538-3742)
(301) 519-5157 - International Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services—Provides information, referral and technical assistance related to psychosocial rehabilitation for persons with serious mental illness. Includes vocational training, supported employment and comprehensive community services. Can direct individuals to local agencies assisting people with psychiatric disabilities to pursue further education and employment.
(410) 789-7054
(410) 789-7682 TTY - Internet Mental Health—Guide to common mental disorders, diagnosis, medications, and links.
- National Association for Rural Mental Health—Addresses rural mental health issues.
(320) 202-1820 - National Center on Workforce & Disability/Adult Access for All in Workforce Development—Provides training, technical assistance, policy analysis, and information to improve access for all in the workforce development system.
- National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)—Clearinghouse that provides free information on disabilities and related issues, focusing on children and youth.
(800) 695-0285
(202) 884-8200 - National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)—Offers information on mental illnesses, research studies, and current grant offerings from the NIMH.
(410) 443-4513 - National Mental Health Association—National resource for information on mental illnesses, implementation of the ADA, and legislative issues related to mental disabilities. There are over 400 affiliates that employers can contact as local resources. Publishes a manual for employers on the ADA and people with mental illness.
(800) 969-NMHA (6642)
(703) 684-7722
(800) 433-5959 TTY - Policy Information Exchange (PIE) Online—Extensive searchable database and online collection of health and mental health policy information.
- Social Security Information—Information on employment support available to people with disabilities under the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income programs.
- SAMHSAs National Mental Health Information Center—Provides mental health information directly through technical assistance and publications, and directs users to federal, state, and local organizations dedicated to treating and preventing mental illness.
(800) 789-2647
(301) 443-9006 TDD - Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Supported Employment—Gateway to information, resources, and services regarding the employment of people with disabilities.
(804)-828-1851
(804)-828-2494 TTY
Books, Videos & Related Materials
- Boston University, Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation—FAQs by Educators about Students with Psychiatric Disabilities: Tips and Resources on the Rehabilitation Act, ADA, Academic Adjustments, and Support. FAQs about Employees with Psychiatric Disabilities: Tips and Resources on the ADA, Job Accommodations, and Supervision.
- The Cost Containment Research Institute—Includes over one hundred programs and nearly 1,200 drug listings. The booklet gives hard to find information on how and where to get free and low cost prescription drugs.
(202) 478-0481 - HealthyPlace.com—Offers webcasts on a host of mental health topics including schizophrenia, depression, drug and alcohol addictions, etc.
- Mosby's Drug Consult—Comprehensive database of the most current, unbiased, accurate, and reliable drug information available. It contains full prescribing information for thousands of U.S.-approved pharmaceuticals indexed by generic name, trade name, international brand name, indication and drug class.
- Psychotropic Drugs Fast Facts (Available at most bookstores)—Describes various medications, effects and side effects in easy to read form. Written for psychiatrists and other mental health professionals, with comparisons and critiques.
Disability Specific & Advocacy
- Anxiety Coach—Self-help guide for people who have significant trouble with anxiety and phobias.
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America—Provides resources for clinicians, researchers and other treatment providers in all disciplines as well as resources for anxiety disorder sufferers, family members, and other interested parties.
(240) 485-1001 - Bipolar Disorder Sanctuary—Provides information on bipolar disorder including articles, newsletter, chat room for individuals with bipolar disorder and their families, bulletin boards, and other resources.
- Bipolar Disorders Information Center—Offers information and resources on bipolar disorder.
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)—Educates patients, families, professionals, and the public about depressive and manic-depressive illness.
(800) 826-3632 - Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association—Provide education and information, assist self-help groups and lend support to research programs.
- Doctor's Guide: Schizophrenia—Provides the latest medical news and information on schizophrenia.
- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)—Provides information on mental illnesses and referrals to local support groups for people with mental illnesses and for their family members.
(800) 950-6264
(703) 524-7600
(703) 516-7991 TTY - National Anxiety Foundation—Offers information on anxiety disorders for professionals and the general public.
- National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association—Provides individual and family support groups, advocacy, and educational materials, on manic depressive and depressive disorders.
(312) 642-0049
(800) 82-NDMDA - The National Foundation For Depressive Illness—Provides public and professional information about affective disorders.
- National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse—Connects individuals to self-help and advocacy resources, and offers expertise to self-help groups and other peer-run services for mental health consumers.
(800) 553-4KEY (4539) - Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation—Educates the public and professional communities about OCD and related disorders.
- Psychology Information Online: Depression Information & Treatment—Discusses depression and treatment options, offers a national directory of psychologists, and links to sites about other disorders.
- Schizophrenia.com—Support and education center for schizophrenia.
Pharmaceutical Companies
- Medicare - Prescription Drug Coverage—Provides information on public and private programs that offer discounted or free medication, as well as Medicare health plans that include prescription coverage.
- National Conference of State Legislators—Lists state pharmaceutical assistance programs. Information on discount and bulk purchase programs is also included.
- NeedyMeds.com—Provides information about patient assistance programs and other programs designed to help those who cannot afford their medicines.
- Partnership for Prescription Assistance—Provides patient assistance program information.
- Rxassist—Provides a compilation of application criteria and forms for use by health care providers for applying for free pharmaceuticals for qualified uninsured patients.
- RxHope.com—Provides help to physicians to apply for, obtain and track requests for no cost medications for their patients who are unable to afford them and do not have access to prescription insurance or government-funded programs.
- Side Effect Registry—Contains a registry of side effects associated with commonly used antidepressants and antipsychotics.
- The Medicine Program—Operates in cooperation with the physician to assist patients who may qualify to enroll in one or more of the many patient assistance programs now available.
Workplace
- Office of Disability Employment Policy—Provides national leadership by developing and influencing disability-related employment policy and practice affecting the employment of people with disabilities.