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National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association 
National DMDA is a not-for-profit organization established to: Educate patients, families, and the public concerning the nature and management of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases Foster self-help for patients and families Eliminate discrimination and stigma associated with these illnesses Improve access to care Advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses

Pendulum Resources  
Articles on bipolar disorder, aka manic depression

Bipolar Disorder Articles  
Articles about manic-depression and other bipolar disorders

Pendulum Resources: Meds  
... Depakote Prozac Zoloft Monographs on Specific Drugs Overview of Antidepressants * Antidepressant's FAQ - from the Pharmaceutical Information Network. * Antidepressant has fewer sexual side effects - A ...

Pendulum  
Manic Depression, AKA Bipolar Disorder, is a highly disruptive and sometimes deadly disease. Since 1994, Pendulum Resources has been the web's premier consumer resource for information on Manic Depression ...

Bipolar Disorder Information  
Information about manic-depression and other bipolar disorders

moodswing.org  
a project of the Bipolar Disorder Online Support Group, a newly formed nonprofit educational organization. This page is the home of the Bipolar Disorder Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) file

The Mercurial Mind 
What does bipolar disorder feel like? How does manic depression affect the lives of people who have it, and those who care about them? The answers to these questions and more, in plain language.

The Society for Manic Depression 
a therapeutic interactive computer environment for the support and entertainment of treated bipolar patients.

Bipolar Planet
- This page is dedicated to the self-exploration of Bipolar Disorder, with a hope that a better understanding of ourselves will help us teach others to understand us; and to the "normies" who care enough to come here to play with us: for what is play but the most enjoyable form of learning?

Riding the Cyclone
- This page attempts to shed some light on the illness from a medical, psychological, and practical viewpoint. It is intended for anyone who has had the experience of RIDING THE CYCLONE.

Bipolar Parents
- This page is for parents with bipolar children, parents who are bipolar themselves, and bipolar parents raising bipolar children.

Bipolar Info-Online
- This new site, Bipolar Info-Online, has news about general mental health and bipolar disorder, and a new message forum.

Bipolar Kids Homepage
- This page has been developed to educate and support parents, guardians, doctors, teachers, and those who live with childhood bipolar in their lives. A comprehensive resource, including names of doctors.

Nederlandse Stichting voor Manisch Depressieven
- Dutch-language society for manic-depressives.

DMDA Chapters - MDMDA - Austin

Manodepp
- Swedish-language site containing information about the disease, bipolar chat, writings, books and much more. - på svenska: Manodepp är en sida som vänder sig till manodepressiva och deras anhöriga. Sidan innehåller bla en välbesökt anslagstavla, boktips, berättelser och dikter från drabbade och mycket mer.

Bipolar Disorder Sanctuary
- An interactive website where those with the bipolar disorder are encouraged to write in and have their thoughts posted as well as finding one another on the bulletin board.
Mental health professionals are welcome here and are encouraged to make contributions to the website by providing articles and information.

Unipolar Depression

What's New in Depression
- Part of the Virtual Medical Center
site from Mediconsult.com - a "virtual medical clinic" providing high quality, patient oriented medical information and moderated support to patients, families, and health care professionals.

Andrew's Depression Page
- A list of documents and links about depression.

General Hospital
- an ongoing art and information project of the artist team Margaret Crane/Jon Winet which looks at mental health and society. (Graphic intensive)

Depression FAQ
- A hypertext version in multiple files. This FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) is now almost identical to the version released by Cynthia Frazer late on July 1994.

The Internet Depression Resources List
- an excellent list of web sites, mailing lists, and other linked resources.

DRADA
- Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association - an independent non-profit organization working in cooperation with the Department of Psychiatry at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to assure that its materials are both medically accurate and up to date.

Personal Definitions of Depression
- Collected by Julia Kosatka. "A while back there was a thread about what depression is to those who suffer from it. I started collecting the responses and have compiled them into a single file."

Voices of Depression
- A Compilation of Writings by people suffering from depression.

Walkers In Darkness
- intended to supplement the Walkers in Darkness, a mailing list intended for sufferers from depression and/or bipolar disorder, and affected friends.

Internet Depression Resources List
- Dennis Taylor's page, founded as a means of dealing with his own depression, a sort of project to work on to keep his private demons away (Metaphorically speaking, of course).

Undoing Depression
- Richard O'Connor, Ph.D. Happiness is not a gift someone else can give you, it’s not even something you can get for yourself, it just happens as a by-product of living well. It's never been easy to live well; it takes a set of skills that we name by such words as wisdom, joy, generosity, patience.

Mental Health

Dr. Bob's Mental Health Links
- An excellent page of mental health links targeting mental health professionals, but open to all. It includes Dr. Bob's Virtual En-psych-lopedia.

Dr. GROHOL's Mental Health Page
- Dr. John Grohol's Mental Health Page, your personalized one-stop index for psychology, support, and mental health issues, resources, and people on the Internet.

Best of the Web in Mental Health
- The following Web sites have been rated by Dr. John Grohol -- a long-time mental health advocate and pioneer online -- as being among the very best offerings on the Web today.

Behavior On-Line
- Another of Dr. Grohol's lists of Psychology Links to help you find the information you need on the World Wide Web (WWW). It is kept updated with a listing of what he considers to be some of the more useful and helpful pages around the world on psychology and mental health topics.

Mental Health Infosource
- a well organized resource for mental health information from CME, Inc.

NetPsych
- Shareware Psychological Consultation - consult with a psychologist on the internet. Pay only if it helps.

The Mental Health Clinical Research Center
(MHCRC) at the University of California, San Diego - Major themes related to the neurobiology of depression: •Sleep and Chronobiology •Psychoimmunology •Neuropharmacology •Molecular Genetics •Brain Imaging •Premenstrual Depression

Psych Star
- web page of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. The Academy publishes "Facts for Families" - over 52 informational sheets which provide concise material on issues such as the depressed child, teen suicide, learning disabilities, child sexual abuse and other topics.

Alliance for the Mentally Ill
- family members of; or people with, neurobiological disorders ("NBD", formerly known as 'mental' illnesses) like schizophrenia, manic depression, major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder , borderline personality disorder, etc.

Dendron
- "Break the silence about -- and some day end -- psychiatric atrocities, such as forced psychiatric drug injections and coerced electroshock. Promote and create a range of humane alternatives for empowering emotional support. Reach out to allies, especially other oppressed groups."

NIMH Home Page
- a new service of the National Institute of Mental Health.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
- NAMI is people: people who care, people who understand, and people who are working to improve the lives of all of us who are affected by serious mental illnesses. Note from daedalus: they also are strong proponents of involuntary hospitalization, ECT, and forced medication.

HyperDoc
- A Service of the US National Library of Medicine - the world's largest biomedical library.

Internet Mental Health
is a free encyclopedia of mental health information.

Mental Health Net
- the largest and most comprehensive guide to mental health online, featuring over 3,500 individual resources.

Interesting Psychologically Related Links
- A massive list of psychology and mental health web sites.

Go Ask Alice
- A Computer Health Question & Answer Service from Columbia University. This page allows searches of previous questions and answers as well as a form for asking questions.

American Psychological Association
- PsychNET, the Internet service of the American Psychological Association.

KEN
- Knowledge Exchange Network, a one-stop source of information and resources on prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services for mental illness. KEN is a service of the Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Rehab & Therapy Online Mall
- Disability & Health Care Buyer's Guide, includes chatrooms, bulletin boards and links.

Psychology in Daily Life
- The Public Affairs Office of the American Psychological Association has prepared resources to provide information on mental health and psychological issues that face us all. They're collected into topical groups of consumer information, family and the mind-body connection. You'll also find a list here of state and provincial psychological associations, many of which offer referrals for mental health services, as well as a link to association ethics documents.

ARCHIVES OF GENERAL PSYCHIATRY Table of Contents
An AMA publication with excellent professional articles.

The Doctor's Guide to the Internet
A commercial site providing information on illnesses and pharmaceuticals to doctors and consumers.

The Bipolar Disorder Information Center
. A commercial site supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Abbott Laboratories.

National The National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness provides technical assistance, identifies and synthesizes knowledge, and disseminates information. The National Resource Center links policy makers, service providers, researchers, consumers and other interested parties to findings from Federal demonstration and Knowledge Development and Application (KDA) projects and research on homelessness and mental illness.

Services Psychologiques Holland Cross
Ressources en français.

psychpages.com
- Dr. Debra Moore's Psychology Pages. The site has over 100 articles and book reviews related to mental health and psychology, with a major section on depression and bipolar disorder.

HealthlinkUSA
- free links to 1,000's of health sites, 100's of health topics, featuring treatment, diagnosis, prevention, risk factors, support groups, email lists, personal stories, etc. Updated regularly.

Pharmaceutical Links

Pharmaceutical Information Netork
- Excellent resource on all areas of pharmaceuticals.

Noodles Panic-Anxiety Page
- An excellent listing of articles and information about medications used to treat numerous mental illnesses.

AllHealth.com Online Psych
- Search the Drug Database.

Miscellaneous

Recovery Online
- A listing of self-help groups and other recovery links online, listings from alcoholics to workaholics.

National Committee for Quality Assurance
- Check out your HMO! NCQA's mission is to provide information that enables purchasers and consumers of managed health care to distinguish among plans based on quality, thereby allowing them to make more informed decisions.

The HMO Page
- HMOs have introduced a novel innovation in American Health care: incentives for physicians not to treat patients. If a medical practitioner practices less, the company makes more. Kind of like paying farmers not to grow crops. HMOs make money by not providing a product. The cost is pain and suffering which won't show up in a balance sheet.

Alcoholics Anonymous
- The official AA site in ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL,or FRANÇAIS...

Dual Diagnosis Web Site
- Dual Diagnosis refers to co-occurring Mental Illness, Drug Addiction and/or Alcoholism in various combinations. This site is designed to provide information and resources for service providers, consumers, and family members who are seeking assistance and/or education in this field.

The Schizophrenia Home Page
- This site includes Information on Schizophrenia for Family and Friends of those with Schizophrenia, those suffering from Schizophrenia, Researchers, Educators, and Students.

Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center
- This website contains copies of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), ADA regulations, technical assistance manuals. This website also provides you with links to other Internet sources of information concerning disability issues as well as links to other Internet sources of information concerning legal issues.

ShrinkTank
- Psychology software and files from Rob Bischoff, Ph.D.

Non Mainstream Resources
- Nick Totton's collection of Non Mainstream Psychotherapy and Counselling Resources on the Internet. Part of the Selfheal Pages
.

Connecting with Nature
Project NatureConnect is an enjoyable, innovative program offering hands-on books, email courses, degree programs, workshops and a mailing list that reconnect us with personal and global sanity.

Health Gate
- a source for health, wellness and biomedical information. Includes free MEDLINE search
.

QuickFind
- search for articles on mental health topics.

Self-Help Sourcebook OnLine
- A guide has been developed to act as your starting point for exploring real-life support groups and networks that are available throughout the world and in your community.

Psychological Heresy
- Alan Watts explains The Value of Psychotic Experience - Osho discusses Psychology, The New Priesthood. - Learn how modern men are programmed to act like sexual robots in The Armored Knight of the 20th Century by Robert Lawlor! - and more...

American Psychiatric Publishing Group
- APPG Psychiatric Journals.

High Wire Press
- One of the 3 largest FREE Full-Text Science Archives on Earth.

Suicide

These then are my last words to you.
Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living
and your belief will help create the fact.
- William James (1842-1910)

If you're thinking about suicide
- "Start by considering this statement: "Suicide is not chosen; it happens when pain exceeds resources for coping with pain." - resources about suicide and its prevention.

SA\VE - Suicide Awareness \ Voices of Education - Home Page
- The mission of SA\VE is to educate about suicide and to speak for suicide survivors.

Suicide - Frequently Asked Questions
- This posting is accompanied by a companion posting containing information primarily about crisis and suicide prevention resources available on the Internet, and other national resources available in various countries.

Suicide and Suicide Prevention.
- an excellent list of articles and links from Depression Central.

Links about suicide and suicide prevention
- Dennis Taylor's links.

Dr. John Grohol's Suicide Help Line
- Suicide Resources on the Internet

if you are thinking about suicide... read this first
- written by "someone who knows what it is like to be in pain."

"Depression: Understanding Suicidal Thoughts"
- by Stephen L. Bernhardt - Well thought out ideas about depression and suicide conceived while the author "sat on a ledge overlooking the abyss of hell."

Suicide - Internet & International Crisis Resources and Information
- information primarily about crisis and suicide prevention resources available on the Internet, and other national resources available in various countries.

Suicide - Frequently Asked Questions
- The information here is updated periodically, and is intended to be informative rather than authoritative.

Recommended Reading

The Depression Workbook This book is based on the responses of 120 survey participants who share their insights, experiences, and strategies for living with extreme mood swings. Interactive exercises teach essential coping skills such as building a strong support system, bolstering self-esteem, fighting negative thoughts, finding appropriate professional help, and using relaxation and exercise.

100 Ways to Overcome Depression Tips to effectively deal with and overcome depression.

Anxiety & Depression : The Best Resources to Help You Cope  

Depression Is the Pits, but I'm Getting Better : A Guide for Adolescents

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders The DSM IV provides the only comprehensive classification of all recognized psychiatric disorders in print. This edition features increased emphasis on multicultural influences, development across the lifespan, and substance abuse disorders. More than 1,000 clinicians and researchers have contributed to the revision of this classic reference.

A.D.D. and Success An acclaimed A.D.D. expert tells the stories of 16 individuals who have learned to incorporate A.D.D. attributes positively into their lives.

Adult Bullying : Perpetrators and Victims 
Peter Randall has written a book that anyone who has been victimized by bullies or harassers will relate to imediately.

Aggression in Personality Disorders and Perversions 

Living With Schizophrenia 
The notes and personal story of a bright young man with schizophrenia.

Surviving Schizophrenia : A Manual for Families Consumers and Providers 
Completely updated and revised, the third edition of this indispensable manual thoroughly details everything patients, families, and mental health professionals need to know about one of the most widespread and misunderstood illnesses.

Healing After the Suicide of a Loved One 
The authors address the special needs and emotions of the survivors--those affected by the suicide of a loved one--explore the natural grief, and the added guilt, rage, and shame that dealing with a suicide often engenders. Includes a directory of worldwide support groups.