Recommended Websites
Self-Esteem Games is an on-line research-based, resource that helps people change the negative thought patterns that sometimes produce insecurity. With practice, people can develop positive, beneficial habits of thought to help them become more secure and self-confident on a long term basis.
Relaxation Tapes developed by Dr. Marla C. Craig, Lana Harding, and Program Development Team at the Counseling & Mental Health Center, The University of Texas at Austin offer a variety of relaxation tapes on-line.
Track 01 - Deep Breathing ; Track 02 - Muscle Relaxation ; Track 03 - Muscle Relaxation ; Track 04 - Muscle Relaxation ; Track 05 - Cruise Imagery ; Track 06 - Cruise Imagery ; Track 06.1 - Cruise Imagery ; Track 07 - Cruise Imagery ; Track 08 - Forest Imagery ; Track 09 - Forest Imagery ; Track 10 - Forest Imagery
General Information on Mental Health ULifeLine.org is a Web-based resource that will provide students with a nonthreatening and supportive link to their respective college's mental health center as well as important mental health information.
Students are able to download information about various mental illnesses, ask questions, make appointments, and seek help anonymously via the Internet, a medium they are comfortable using.
This user-friendly site is designed as a template that can be customized to the needs of any college or university to reflect the programs and policies of its mental health center. The Ulifeline Web site provides universities with a free resource for bringing existing mental health services to their student population and complements rather than replaces the existing mental health information students now receive.
The Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection
http://counseling.uchicago.edu/vpc/
This site offers a collection of electronic pamphlets specifically for college tudents covering a wide range of mental health and academic performance issues.
American Psychological Association (APA)
http://www.apa.org/
This site provides recent mental health research information for professionals, students, and the public. The "Help Center" at the site provides information for the public on mental health issues, although the NIMH site (below) provides easier to understand descriptions.
Internet Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth.com/p.html
This site provides basic information on many psychological disorders. It provides information on diagnosis and medication using easily understandable language. It has links to related magazine articles and discussion forums. The Internet Mental Health site has essays from those who have experienced the disorders, (including depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder). Although some of the essays could be more distressing for some individuals if they are not experiencing the same "lows" as those writing the essays, the first-hand descriptions of the low periods, the journey back to health, and the encouragement to continue effective treatments (i.e., medication compliance and counseling) are helpful.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
http://www.nami.org/
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders. The site is easy to understand and provides clear information on numerous mental health concerns.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
This website provides information for clients, clinicians, and researchers on many mental health concerns. It lists diagnostic criteria for various mental health concerns, mental health statistics, research updates for practitioners, and information regarding mental health research trials. This is an excellent site for reliable, factual information.
Understanding Therapy and Picking a Therapist
4Therapy.com
http://www.4therapy.com/
This website provides very useful information about what therapy is and how to pick a therapist. The site offers a geographically-based therapist referral source as well as books and other products promoting good mental health. (UCCS does not endorse any therapist or products listed on this site).
Medication Treatment for Mental Health Concerns
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/medicate.cfm
This National Institute of Mental Health website talks about the types and uses of medication in treating mental health problems. Potential side effects are also discussed.
WebMD
http://webmd.com/
This website allows the viewer to look up information on a specific medication.
Physician's Desk Reference http://www.pdr.net/gettingwell/depression/
This web version of the Physician's Desk Reference provides helpful information on various treatment approaches to depression. Note that this web site is sponsored by Pharmaceutical companies.
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