Helpful Websites:
A .pdf version of this list is available here.

www.aboutourkids.org

The New York University Child Study Center is dedicated to increasing the awareness of child mental health issues and improving the treatment of child psychiatric illnesses through scientific practice, research and education. An excellent website with extensive information related to all areas of children's mental health.

www.anxiouskids.org

The Providence, RI based Pediatric Anxiety Research Clinic is at Rhode Island Hospital and affiliated with Brown University Medical School. 
The clinic specializes in treatment of children and adolescents with OCD and serves families from RI, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

http://a-o.com/d-g-weaver
Weaver's website for parents of children with Brain Disorders: A comprehensive site created by a mother whose child has had problems with major depression, anxiety, Asperger Syndrome, and OCD.

www.bostonresourcenet.org
Boston Resource Net allows the public to search a comprehensive database of health and human service agencies and professionals across the boston area. 

www.bpdcentral.com
BPD Central is a list of resources for people who care about someone with borderline personality disorder (BPD).

www.chadd.org.
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder) home page. CHADD works to improve the lives of people with AD/HD through education, advocacy and support.

www.cabf.org

The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) is a parent-led, not-for-profit, Web-based organization of families raising children diagnosed with, or at risk for, early-onset bipolar disorder.

www.communitygateway.org

Mission of this organization is to provide families, individuals and professionals in the Central Massachusetts community with a gateway to quality local and worldwide disability resources and events. 

http://www.criminology.fsu.edu/jjclearinghouse/ Juvenile Justice Clearinghouse A clearinghouse of information about various departments and agencies in each state. Includes array of links.

www.doe.mass.edu
Mass Department of Education has information for students, teachers, administrators and parents in areas such as educational technology, education reform, resources and information including new laws, IEPs, charter schools, etc.

http://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/counselor.html Excellent list of resources for counselors.

http://www.experiencejournal.com/depression/

The Depression Experience Journal contains narratives from children with depression who have been treated at Children's Hospital Boston and their parents and clinicians. The narratives describe what it is like to live and cope with child and adolescent depression, in the form of written stories, quotes, poems and video clips. The websites take the experiences and make them accessible, via computer, to families who may be facing similar issues.

www.explosivekids.org
P.T.E.K. (Parents and Teachers of Explosive Kids) provides support and education for caregivers of easily frustrated, inflexible children. It is based
on the understanding and approach outlined in
Dr. Greene's book, The Explosive Child.

www.ffcmh.org
The Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health is national parent run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. An excellent site for becoming familiar with the principles of the system of care.

www.georgetown.edu/research/ihcrp/hipaa
A web site with state by state summaries of private insurance coverage (choose your state and type of information) as well as a glossary of insurance terms and policies. Indicates whether they are in effect in your state.

Health Care for All
Health Care For All is building a movement of empowered people and communities with the goal of creating a health care system that is responsive to the needs of all people, particularly the most vulnerable. Health Care For All is dedicated to making quality health care a right of all people.

www.intelihealth.com/

John Hopkins University health information page. Has links to a medical dictionary, medical journal databases and special reports.

www.ldonline.org
A vast array of information on topics within the area of learning disabilities including articles, research findings and where to find help.

www.mddaboston.org

MDDA-Boston (Manic-Depressive and Depressive Association of Boston) is a nonprofit, self-help organization run by and for people with affective disorders such as Depression and Manic-Depression. MDDA members come together to share support and information with others in similar situations.

www.massresources.org
Massresources.org is a site that provides detailed information about the many types of assistance available to those in need living in Massachusetts.
It provides practical information on what services are available, how to apply for benefits, eligibility requirements, benefit amounts, and answers to commonly asked questions.

www.massvisions.org
Visions for Tomorrow is an educational course for parents and other caregivers of children who have been diagnosed with a mental illness, as well as those who exhibit behavior that strongly suggests such a diagnosis. The Visions curriculum balances educational materials and skills training with
self-care, emotional support and empowerment.  There is no charge for this course.

www.mentalhealth.com
An encyclopedia of mental health information including diagnoses, medications, articles and Internet links.

www.mentalhealth.org/
National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN). A source of information and resources on prevention, treatment and rehabilitation services for mental illness. Offers on online database of mental health resources around the country.

www.moodandanxiety.org
The Mood & Anxiety Disorder Institute Resource Center (MADI), was established in connection with the Psychiatry Department at Massachusetts General Hospital. The MADI Resource Center educates patients, families, caregivers, and the community about depression, anxiety, and bipolar (manic-depressive) disorder. They offer a free Spring Seminar Series, beginning in March, on Mental Health and Wellness. 

www.nami.org/youth
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Links and articles and includes legislation updates.

www.nimh.nih.gov
the National Institute of Mental Health is the lead Federal agency for research on mental and behavioral disorders. An extensive site for all mental health related concerns.

www.narsad.org
The National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD) home page for news of the latest research discoveries in Schizophrenia and Depression. Includes online newsletter and back issues have great articles about child/adolescent mental health.

www.nlci.com/nutrition
Discusses the links between AD/HD and food and environmental sensitivities.

www.nldline.com
Nonverbal learning disabilities are often accompanied by anxiety, depression and other disorders. This is an excellent site.

www.onlinepsych.com
A good resource for mental health questions.

www.pyd.org

PYD is a pioneer in its delivery of unique mentoring services for youth with physical, sensory and learning disabilities. Partners Online was created to enable youth and adults with disabilities to share resources, advice and encouragement through a mentoring relationship made possible with technology.

www.sinetwork.org/
Sensory Integration Resource Center: A resource center that provides parents, teachers, occupational therapists, physicians and researchers with online Sensory Integration resources.

www.talklisten.org  or  www.hablaescucha.org

The site, part of the Boston Coalition for Child and Adolescent Health, has topics that apply to teens of all ages, and especially those dealing with stress, depression or other mental health concerns.

http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger
Great information and links on Aspergers disorder; Includes information on schools and camps.

www.wingofmadness.com/index.htm
providing information and support to people trying
to deal with their depression or that of someone
they know.

www.wrightslaw.com

Wrights Law Homepage. A great resource for educational law information.