Self-Help and Resources

Here’s a listing of websites that will provide you with an abundance of information and resources.

Self helpMental Health

Broad array of searchable resource on mental health & wellness…
http://psychcentral.com/

Helpful articles…depression, relationships, communication, goals
http://www.helpingmorepeople.com/index.htm

Huge array of good information about mental health concerns
http://www.healthyplace.com/

Depression
http://www.apa.org/pubinfo/depression.html

Depression Screening Online (confidential/anonymous)
http://www.depression-screening.org/screeningtest/screeningtest.htm

Depression & Bipolar Illness
http://www.dbsalliance.org/

Post-Partum Depression
http://www.depressionafterdelivery.com/

Depression in Men
http://menanddepression.nimh.nih.gov/

Anxiety Screening Online
http://www.med.nyu.edu/Psych/screens/anx.html

Generalized Anxiety Screening
http://www.adaa.org/Public/selftest_GAD.htm

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/ocd.cfm

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Screening
http://www.adaa.org/Public/selftest_OCD.htm

Social Phobia Screening
http://www.adaa.org/Public/selftest_socialpho.htm

Panic Disorder
http://www.apa.org/pubinfo/panic.html

Information on Agoraphobia
http://http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/agoraphobia/DS00894

Anger
http://www.apa.org/pubinfo/anger.html

Grief
http://goodgrief.org/index.html

Childhood Sexual Abuse
http://www.apa.org/releases/sexabuse/

Borderline Personality Disorder
http://www.stanford.edu/~corelli/borderline.html

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
http://www.bpdresources.com/treatment.html

Self harm
http://www.selfinjury.org/

PTSD
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/ptsdfacts.cfm

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Screening
http://www.adaa.org/Public/selftest_PTSD.htm

Trauma
www.trauma-pages.com

Eating Disorders, Anorexia, Bulimia
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/eatingdisorders.html

Gender Identity
http://www.genderpsychology.org/

Sexual Orientation
http://www.apa.org/pubinfo/answers.html

Transgender Issues
http://www.avitale.com/

Alcohol Abuse
http://niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-abuse/

Addiction
http://hbo.com/addiction

Co-Occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis (Mental Illness and Chemical Dependency)
http://www.dualdiagnosis.org/

Find a Substance Abuse Treatment Program
http://www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

Schizophrenia
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/schizoph.cfm
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/epigen/szwhatis.htm

Suicide
Thinking of Suicide? Read this first:

Self Defeating Behaviors
http://spoolman.com/sdaeop4/selfdefeatingbehavior.html

Self Defeating Beliefs
http://www.rational.org.nz/public/BeliefsQuestionnaire/welcome1.htm

Medications
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/medicate.cfm

Medication Assistance through Pharmaceutical Companies
http://Partnership for PrescriptionAssistance.org

RecoveryRecoveryRecovery & 12 step groups

Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.pdx-aa.com/

Alanon & Alateen (families & friends)
http://AlAnonPortlandOregon.org/

Narcotics Anonymous
http://PortlandNA.com

Dual Diagnosis Anonymouth
http://DDAofOregon.com

Marijuana Anonymous
http://www.marijuana-anonymous.org

Cocaine Anonymous
http://www.caorwa.org

Smart Recovery (alternative to 12 steps for addictions)
http://www.smartrecovery.org/

Gambler’s Anonymous
http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/mtgdirOR.html

Debtor’s Anonymous
http://www.debtorsanonymous.org/

Codependents Anonymous
http://www.coda.org/coda/searchmeetings.asp

Overeaters Anonymous
http://OregonOvereatersAnonymous.org

Recovery, Inc. (very effective self help program for emotional difficulties)
http://www.recovery-inc.com/meetings/northwest.html#oregon

TreesWellness

Healthy Thought for the Day
http://www.interluderetreat.com/thought.htm

Simple Meditation Instructions
http://www.interluderetreat.com/medinstr.htm

Stress
http://www.stress.org/

Relaxation – Chi/Aikido
http://www.bodymindandmodem.com/

Oregon College of Oriental Medicine / Acupuncture & Herbal Treatments (discount fees)
http://www.ocom.edu

Naturopathic College & Clinic
http://www.ncnm.edu

SpiritualitySpirituality

World Scripture: A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts (amazing)
http://www.WorldScripture.org

Beliefnet – Wonderful site- Spirituality & Wellness
Including searchable sacred writings of all world religions
http://www.beliefnet.com/

The Baha’i Faith
http://portlandmetro.bahai.us