Disorders

Information, projects at the Centers for Disease Control and other agencies, state activities, resources, and information for children.

Conducts research, and disseminates the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood.

An article by Ian Pitchford arguing that violent people usually have different psychological profiles from others and hence this should be taken account of.

Covers a wide range of topics including co-morbidity, substance abuse, etiology, psychodynamics, and treatment.

Dedicated to reaching out and supporting the online community of those with AvPD/APD and some of its overlapping components, such as Social Phobia, and PTSD through discussion, encouragement and resources.

Find information related to the book, 'Will I Ever Be Good Enough? Healing the Daughters of Narcissistic Mothers', written by Dr. Karyl McBride. Includes surveys and media kit.

Covers American diagnostic criteria, causes and similarities with Schizoid PD.

Features Ken Simmons' profile and excerpts from his book which details his journey from debilitating mental illness and despair to health (on medication) and new life in Christ.

Keep up to date with Richard's progress in getting better from paranoid schizophrenia and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Also, keep informed regarding his writing for children.

Compares the schizoid personality style with the schizoid personality disorder.

Description of common symptoms, and the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for the condition.

DSM IV criteria.

Multilingual voluntary support service in Hong Kong.

Group for those who have lost a partner.

Non-religious charity that provides support and suicide hotline. Westport, Massachusetts.

Blog offering support to those left behind when their loved ones take their own lives. Featuring guest posts, articles sorted by topic, the authors in the news and a contact form.

Offers therapy. Provides a history of the approach, including a discussion of the Adaptive Processing Model. Also includes references and contact information.

Information on treatment of this condition by Steven Brodsky, PhD, of New York City. Offers a free, confidential consultation by phone or email.

Trauma related research, training and policy development.

Online community provides forums, chat rooms, member stories and social networking. Also includes details of diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment options.

Provides information for helping children and teenagers with ADD or ADHD. Includes disorder types, articles for parents, school strategies, and treatment planning.

Writing Disability information page compiled by NINDS. On symptomology, treatment and prognosis.

A membership organization offering support, training, and information to service providers assisting people with a learning disability in the UK.

Provides a range of services including supported living, registered care homes, advocacy, supported employment, short-term breaks (respite) and day services. Support service for caregivers are also available.

A fellowship of men and women who share their experience strength and hope to recover from compulsive overeating. Online newsletter and meeting information.

Madrid, Spain Chapter of Overeaters Anonymous for English speakers.

An organization of people with eating disorders.

Personal coaching and classes in Seattle, Washington, or via the phone. Biography, articles, artwork, and testimonies.

St. Louis, Missouri. Dedicated residential, partial, day, and after care treatment for adults 17 or older with anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating, or binge eating disorders. The program uses a 12 step approach.

Offers information, listening and support on compulsive gambling as well as referrals in Quebec, Canada.

Provides information about their 24x7 toll-free helpline, literature distribution, speakers bureau, clinical training and employee awareness training.

Offers confidential, professional counseling. Based near Schenectady, New York.

Offers a list of treatment agencies across the USA, as well as dates for lectures and workshops. Includes a description of the features of self-harm.

A user-led charity based in the United Kingdom that aims to enable people affected by bipolar to take control of their lives through information and publications, self help groups and legal and employment advice.

Provides personal experiences, describes the illness and discusses pharmacology.

Thoughts on politics, religion and music from an American lady with the illness.

Scientists have discovered a gene that makes mice happy, a finding that suggests another avenue of drugs for improving depression in humans. (December 28, 2006)

Review and excerpt from a book by Bruce E. Levine that delves into the roots of depression and links our increasingly consumer-based culture and standard-practice psychiatric treatments to worsening depression. (November 25, 2007)

Marianne Broug provides her story, articles and quotes on a view of depression as a natural part of life, and details of her book, "Seventeen Voices".

An online book by a psychiatrist about bright light therapy for depression and sleep.

Discusses phototherapy as a replacement for diminished light. (BBC)

Pioneering research psychiatrist Norman E. Rosenthal presents an article on SAD.

Free e-book on depressionoffering information on natural antidepressants. By Dr. Priscilla Slagle, MD.

Archive of information related to this disorder. Includes co-morbid conditions, coaching, recipes, organizing tips and time management, and workplace issues.

Music for the treatment of ADD, ADHD, Autism and other neurological problems in children and adults.

An audio and text weblog on Asperger's Syndrome maintained by a college professor/psychologist who specializes in this area.

Terry Gross interviews Fred Volkmar. In the early 1990s, Volkmar led the team that helped develop the definition of autism used by the American Psychiatric Assoc. [32:06 streaming audio broadcast]

Questionnaire to research and detect features of Asperger's Syndrome and related disorders in gifted adults.

Provides an overview of Asperger Syndrome and its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Offers resources and information, including diagnostic criteria and co-morbidity.