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Internet Links
American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org
The American Psychological Association strives to advance psychology as a science and profession, promoting health, education, and human welfare.
 
Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)
http://www.adaa.org/about-adaa
The ADAA promotes the prevention, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders to improve the lives of all people who suffer from them.

Medlineplus.gov
http://www.medlineplus.gov
A great website with consumer information ranging from
basic explanations to information about clinical trials. It 
comes from the National Library of Medicine and the
National Institutes of Health. 

Mental Help Net
http://mentalhelp.net/

The Mental Help Net website exists to promote mental health and wellness education and advocacy.
 
National Institute of Mental Health (NIHM)
The NIMH mission is to reduce the burden of mental and behavioral disorders through research on mind, brain, and behavior. Their goal is to generate research that will transform prevention of and recovery from mental disorders.

National Mental Health Association
http://www.thenationalcouncil.org
The National Mental Health Association is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education, research and service.

School Psychology Resources Online
http://www.schoolpsychology.net
A large site with research about learning disabilities, ADHD, functional behavioral assessment, autism, adolescence, parenting, psychological assessment, special education, developmental disabilities, mental health, and more.

Treatment Advocacy Center
http://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org
The Treatment Advocacy Center (TAC) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating legal and clinical barriers to timely and humane treatment for millions of Americans with severe brain disorders who are not receiving appropriate medical care.