-RESOURCES-
The following links are listed to provide you with additional information on a broad range of topics related to mental health and counseling services.
Addiction and Recovery
Alcoholics’ Anonymous http://www.aa.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) http://www.samhsa.gov/
SAMHSA Treatment and Recovery http://www.samhsa.gov/treatment/
Teens Health from Nemours, Drugs & Alcohol http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/#cat20140
Camp Mariposa for Kids affected by family member’s addiction elunanetwork.org/camps-programs/camp-mariposa/
Adoption
Adoptive Families http://www.adoptivefamilies.com/
The Science of Parenting Adopted Children, book review https://www.adoptionnetwork.org/news-events/archive.html/article/2019/08/28/a-review-of-the-science-of-parenting-the-adopted-child-
Infertility & Adoption Counseling Center, Multiple Locations in NJ & NYC http://www.iaccenter.com
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders Association of America http://www.adaa.org/
Fight Flight Freeze – Anxiety Explained For Teens https://youtu.be/rpolpKTWrp4
Fight Flight Freeze – A Guide to Anxiety for Kids https://youtube.com/watch?v=FfSbWc3O_5M&feature=share
APA website--Answers to your questions about Panic Disorder http://www.apa.org/topics/anxiety/panic-disorder.aspx#
OCD Resources for Parents https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-ocd/
Calm Clinic how to cure social anxiety https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/how-to-cure-social-anxiety
Autism and Neurodiversity
About Autism - Autistic Self Advocacy Network https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/about-autism/
Actually Autistic Podcast and Blog https://actuallyautistic.home.blog/
Neurodiversity Affirming Resources: books, podcasts videos https://www.onwardsandupwardspsychology.com.au/post/neurodiversity-affirming-resources
Two sides of the spectrum podcast Two Sides of the Spectrum by Meg Proctor
Unmasking autism https://www.npr.org/2022/04/14/1092869514/unmasking-autism-more-inclusive-world
Associations and Institutes
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry http://www.aacap.org/
American Art therapy Association http://www.arttherapy.org/
American Psychological Association www.apa.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) http://www.nami.org/
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder www.CHADD.org
ADDitude: Living well with Attention Deficit www.ADDitudemag.com
ADHD and Marriage http://www.Adhdmarriage.com
ADD Journeys with Sari Solden http://www.ADDjourneys.com
Dr. Hallowell http://www.Drhallowell.com
Bipolar Disorder
Pediatric Bipolar Disorder https://www.bpchildren.com/
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home
Teens Health from Nemours Bipolar Disorder http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/bipolar.html#
Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation http://www.bpchildresearch.org/index.html
Bipolar Significant Others http://www.bpso.org/index.php
Cancer
American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/
Cancer Community Support http://www.gildasclub.org/
Cancer Care http://www.cancercare.org/counseling
KidsCope: Helping kids and families understand cancer http://www.kidscope.org/
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
Connect and Change: pro-bono psychotherapy for women who have experienced intimate partner violence https://www.connectandchange.org/
Helpguide.org, Child Abuse and Neglect http://helpguide.org/mental/child_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm
National Domestic Violence Hotline http://www.ndvh.org
National Organization for Victim Assistance http://www.trynova.org
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network http://www.rainn.org
Prevent child Abuse America http://www.preventchildabuse.org
Depression
All About Depression http://www.allaboutdepression.com/index.html
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home
Help guide-Depression http://helpguide.org/mental/treatment_strategies_depression.htm
NAMI--Depression http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=Depression
Divorce:
Postcards from Splitsville https://divorce.wikivorce.com/magazine/parenting/postcards-from-splitsville.html
Kids in the Middle www.kidsinthemiddle.org
Divorce and Children, podcasts https://divorceandchildren.com/podcast/
Divorce Source http://www.divorcesource.com/ds/children/children-and-divorce-221.shtml
Lemonade Divorce, Resources for Kids http://www.lemonadedivorce.com/for-children/resources-for-children/
Dating After Divorce, What it means for Kids http://life.familyeducation.com/divorce/dating/29599.html
Eating Disorders & Mindful Eating:
The Renfrew Center Resources https://renfrewcenter.com/library/
Eating Disorder HOPE http://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/
Food Psych Podcast, intuitive eating and anti-diet approach https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych
Oprah's Super Soul podcast, Geneen Roth: Conscious Eating https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geneen-roth-conscious-eating/id1264843400?i=1000398830292
LGBTQ+
Gender Spectrum https://genderspectrum.org/audiences/youth
It Gets Better Project http://www.itgetsbetter.org
LGBTQ FAMILY ACCEPTANCE PROJECT https://lgbtqfamilyacceptance.org/
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays , Princeton NJ Area Chapter http://www.pflagprinceton.org/
HiTOPS - Health Interested Teens' Own Program on Sexuality http://www.hitops.org./
The Trevor Project http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Grief and Loss:
The Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children & Families http://www.Dougy.org/
Camp Erin for Kids http://www.moyerfoundation.org/programs/camperin.aspx
Refuge in Grief: It's Ok That You're Not OK refugeingrief.com
What's Your Grief? https://whatsyourgrief.com/
Comprehensive Grief resources from grief expert David Kessler https://grief.com/
The Empathy App for the newly bereaved https://www.empathy.com/product
The Compassionate Friends https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
The Dougy Center, How to Help a Grieving Teen http://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/how-to-help-a-grieving-teen/
The Dougy Center, Grief Responses According to Development https://www.dougy.org/assets/uploads/Developmental_Responses_2017.pdf
Learning Disabilities & Special Education
Special Education Law http://www.wrightslaw.com
The Statewide Parents Advocacy Network http://www.spannj.org/information/
PACER Center Champions for Children with Disabilities http://www.pacer.org/websites/
Living with Chronic Illnesses
Bandaides & Blackboards http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/
Body Politic Covid-19 Support Group https://www.wearebodypolitic.com/covid-19
Butyoudontlooksick.com http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory-written-by-christine-miserandino/
Chronic Babe http://www.chronicbabe.com/
Dysautonomia International: Awareness, Advocacy, Advancement http://www.dysautonomiainternational.org/
EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases https://everylifefoundation.org/
GENERATION PATIENT: RESOURCES FOR YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH CHRONIC AND RARE CONDITIONS
https://generationpatient.org/
Immune Deficiency Foundation https://primaryimmune.org/
Lupus Foundation of America http://www.lupus.org/newsite/index.html
ME ACTION https://www.meaction.net/about/
National Multiple Sclerosis Society http://www.nationalmssociety.org/index.aspx
Sibling Support Project http://www.siblingsupport.org/
The Crohn's and Colitis Young Adults Network www.ccyanetwork.org/
Well Spouse Association Support for Caregivers http://www.wellspouse.org/
Mindfulness
Mindful Self Compassion http://www.mindfulselfcompassion.org/index.html
UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center http://marc.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=22
Right Mind Programs in mindfulness http://www.rightmindprograms.org
Dr Kristin Neff Self Compassion http://www.self-compassion.org/
Ten Percent Happier Podcast with Dan Harris https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast
Mindful Schools https://www.mindfulschools.org/
Parenting Resources
Center for Collaborative Problem Solving http://www.ccps.info/
Collaborative Problem Solving http://www.cpsconnection.com/
The International Network for Children and Families http://www.incaf.com/index.html
Parent-Teen Resource http://www.docmikebradley.com/
Personality Disorders
Mental Health America http://www.nmha.org/go/information/get-info/personality-disorders
Borderline Personality Disorder http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/borderline-personality-disorder/index.shtml
Borderline Personality Disorder Information and Support http://www.bpdcentral.com/index.php
Suicide Awareness and Hotlines
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention http://www.afsp.org
Suicide Awareness/ Voices of Education (SAVE) http://www.save.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=1
Suicide Prevention Resource Center http://www.sprc.org/
The Trevor Project http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
The Jed Foundation https://www.jedfoundation.org/
Trauma and Recovery
Sidran Foundation Homepage http://www.sidran.org/
S.A.F.E. Alternatives http://www.selfinjury.com
National Center for PTSD http://www.ncptsd.va.gov
Soldier's Heart http://www.soldiersheart.net
The following links are listed to provide you with additional information on a broad range of topics related to mental health and counseling services.
Addiction and Recovery
Alcoholics’ Anonymous http://www.aa.org/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) http://www.samhsa.gov/
SAMHSA Treatment and Recovery http://www.samhsa.gov/treatment/
Teens Health from Nemours, Drugs & Alcohol http://kidshealth.org/teen/drug_alcohol/#cat20140
Camp Mariposa for Kids affected by family member’s addiction elunanetwork.org/camps-programs/camp-mariposa/
Adoption
Adoptive Families http://www.adoptivefamilies.com/
The Science of Parenting Adopted Children, book review https://www.adoptionnetwork.org/news-events/archive.html/article/2019/08/28/a-review-of-the-science-of-parenting-the-adopted-child-
Infertility & Adoption Counseling Center, Multiple Locations in NJ & NYC http://www.iaccenter.com
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders Association of America http://www.adaa.org/
Fight Flight Freeze – Anxiety Explained For Teens https://youtu.be/rpolpKTWrp4
Fight Flight Freeze – A Guide to Anxiety for Kids https://youtube.com/watch?v=FfSbWc3O_5M&feature=share
APA website--Answers to your questions about Panic Disorder http://www.apa.org/topics/anxiety/panic-disorder.aspx#
OCD Resources for Parents https://childmind.org/guide/parents-guide-to-ocd/
Calm Clinic how to cure social anxiety https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/how-to-cure-social-anxiety
Autism and Neurodiversity
About Autism - Autistic Self Advocacy Network https://autisticadvocacy.org/about-asan/about-autism/
Actually Autistic Podcast and Blog https://actuallyautistic.home.blog/
Neurodiversity Affirming Resources: books, podcasts videos https://www.onwardsandupwardspsychology.com.au/post/neurodiversity-affirming-resources
Two sides of the spectrum podcast Two Sides of the Spectrum by Meg Proctor
Unmasking autism https://www.npr.org/2022/04/14/1092869514/unmasking-autism-more-inclusive-world
Associations and Institutes
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry http://www.aacap.org/
American Art therapy Association http://www.arttherapy.org/
American Psychological Association www.apa.org/
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) http://www.nami.org/
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder www.CHADD.org
ADDitude: Living well with Attention Deficit www.ADDitudemag.com
ADHD and Marriage http://www.Adhdmarriage.com
ADD Journeys with Sari Solden http://www.ADDjourneys.com
Dr. Hallowell http://www.Drhallowell.com
Bipolar Disorder
Pediatric Bipolar Disorder https://www.bpchildren.com/
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home
Teens Health from Nemours Bipolar Disorder http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/mental_health/bipolar.html#
Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation http://www.bpchildresearch.org/index.html
Bipolar Significant Others http://www.bpso.org/index.php
Cancer
American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/
Cancer Community Support http://www.gildasclub.org/
Cancer Care http://www.cancercare.org/counseling
KidsCope: Helping kids and families understand cancer http://www.kidscope.org/
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
Connect and Change: pro-bono psychotherapy for women who have experienced intimate partner violence https://www.connectandchange.org/
Helpguide.org, Child Abuse and Neglect http://helpguide.org/mental/child_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm
National Domestic Violence Hotline http://www.ndvh.org
National Organization for Victim Assistance http://www.trynova.org
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network http://www.rainn.org
Prevent child Abuse America http://www.preventchildabuse.org
Depression
All About Depression http://www.allaboutdepression.com/index.html
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home
Help guide-Depression http://helpguide.org/mental/treatment_strategies_depression.htm
NAMI--Depression http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=Depression
Divorce:
Postcards from Splitsville https://divorce.wikivorce.com/magazine/parenting/postcards-from-splitsville.html
Kids in the Middle www.kidsinthemiddle.org
Divorce and Children, podcasts https://divorceandchildren.com/podcast/
Divorce Source http://www.divorcesource.com/ds/children/children-and-divorce-221.shtml
Lemonade Divorce, Resources for Kids http://www.lemonadedivorce.com/for-children/resources-for-children/
Dating After Divorce, What it means for Kids http://life.familyeducation.com/divorce/dating/29599.html
Eating Disorders & Mindful Eating:
The Renfrew Center Resources https://renfrewcenter.com/library/
Eating Disorder HOPE http://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/
Food Psych Podcast, intuitive eating and anti-diet approach https://christyharrison.com/foodpsych
Oprah's Super Soul podcast, Geneen Roth: Conscious Eating https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geneen-roth-conscious-eating/id1264843400?i=1000398830292
LGBTQ+
Gender Spectrum https://genderspectrum.org/audiences/youth
It Gets Better Project http://www.itgetsbetter.org
LGBTQ FAMILY ACCEPTANCE PROJECT https://lgbtqfamilyacceptance.org/
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays , Princeton NJ Area Chapter http://www.pflagprinceton.org/
HiTOPS - Health Interested Teens' Own Program on Sexuality http://www.hitops.org./
The Trevor Project http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Grief and Loss:
The Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children & Families http://www.Dougy.org/
Camp Erin for Kids http://www.moyerfoundation.org/programs/camperin.aspx
Refuge in Grief: It's Ok That You're Not OK refugeingrief.com
What's Your Grief? https://whatsyourgrief.com/
Comprehensive Grief resources from grief expert David Kessler https://grief.com/
The Empathy App for the newly bereaved https://www.empathy.com/product
The Compassionate Friends https://www.compassionatefriends.org/
The Dougy Center, How to Help a Grieving Teen http://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/how-to-help-a-grieving-teen/
The Dougy Center, Grief Responses According to Development https://www.dougy.org/assets/uploads/Developmental_Responses_2017.pdf
Learning Disabilities & Special Education
Special Education Law http://www.wrightslaw.com
The Statewide Parents Advocacy Network http://www.spannj.org/information/
PACER Center Champions for Children with Disabilities http://www.pacer.org/websites/
Living with Chronic Illnesses
Bandaides & Blackboards http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/
Body Politic Covid-19 Support Group https://www.wearebodypolitic.com/covid-19
Butyoudontlooksick.com http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory-written-by-christine-miserandino/
Chronic Babe http://www.chronicbabe.com/
Dysautonomia International: Awareness, Advocacy, Advancement http://www.dysautonomiainternational.org/
EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases https://everylifefoundation.org/
GENERATION PATIENT: RESOURCES FOR YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH CHRONIC AND RARE CONDITIONS
https://generationpatient.org/
Immune Deficiency Foundation https://primaryimmune.org/
Lupus Foundation of America http://www.lupus.org/newsite/index.html
ME ACTION https://www.meaction.net/about/
National Multiple Sclerosis Society http://www.nationalmssociety.org/index.aspx
Sibling Support Project http://www.siblingsupport.org/
The Crohn's and Colitis Young Adults Network www.ccyanetwork.org/
Well Spouse Association Support for Caregivers http://www.wellspouse.org/
Mindfulness
Mindful Self Compassion http://www.mindfulselfcompassion.org/index.html
UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center http://marc.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=22
Right Mind Programs in mindfulness http://www.rightmindprograms.org
Dr Kristin Neff Self Compassion http://www.self-compassion.org/
Ten Percent Happier Podcast with Dan Harris https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast
Mindful Schools https://www.mindfulschools.org/
Parenting Resources
Center for Collaborative Problem Solving http://www.ccps.info/
Collaborative Problem Solving http://www.cpsconnection.com/
The International Network for Children and Families http://www.incaf.com/index.html
Parent-Teen Resource http://www.docmikebradley.com/
Personality Disorders
Mental Health America http://www.nmha.org/go/information/get-info/personality-disorders
Borderline Personality Disorder http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/borderline-personality-disorder/index.shtml
Borderline Personality Disorder Information and Support http://www.bpdcentral.com/index.php
Suicide Awareness and Hotlines
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention http://www.afsp.org
Suicide Awareness/ Voices of Education (SAVE) http://www.save.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=1
Suicide Prevention Resource Center http://www.sprc.org/
The Trevor Project http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
The Jed Foundation https://www.jedfoundation.org/
Trauma and Recovery
Sidran Foundation Homepage http://www.sidran.org/
S.A.F.E. Alternatives http://www.selfinjury.com
National Center for PTSD http://www.ncptsd.va.gov
Soldier's Heart http://www.soldiersheart.net