| Useful Links
General Healthcare
Information
PersonalPath.com is made
available by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network to
provide information about illnesses, treatments and medications which
assists individuals to better manage and control their health care.
www.personalpath.com
The Mayo Clinic web site
provides information and research on health conditions and medications.
Questions are answered regarding health care and health decisions.
Information is available regarding healthcare services provided by the
Mayo Clinic.
www.mayoclinic.com
Web MD provides
healthcare news and information regarding specific health care conditions
and treatment.
www.webmd.com
The American Medical
Association in conjunction with various specialty groups and state medical
societies provides a library of medical information.
www.medem.com
The consumer-health
version of Medscape, a company that publishes medical information for
health care professionals, Healthwatch is produced by CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
Kaiser Permanente
provides health care information and sponsors the Health Information Check
Up which addresses the reliability of health information.
www.kp.org
The National Women's
Health Information Center site provides thousands of publications from a
federal clearinghouse.
www.4women.gov
Psychological
Associations
The American
Psychological Association (APA) is the national association for
psychologists. The Psychology Online web site provides information and
research regarding psychology and psychological services.
www.apa.org
The Michigan
Psychological Association (MPA) is a state-wide association for
psychologists. The Association provides information regarding psychology,
services provided by psychologists and a referral service.
www.michpsych.org
The Association of State
and Provincial Psychological Boards (ASPPB) is the national association of
psychology licensing boards in the United States and Canada. Consumer
information regarding psychology is provided in addition to licensure of
psychologists.
www.asppb.org
National
Accreditation Organizations
CARF, the Rehabilitation
Accreditation Commission, accredits health care organizations based on
national standards of care. Psychological Consultants is accredited by
CARF for behavioral health care in mental health and substance abuse.
www.carf.org
Psychological
Services and Referrals
The National Register of
Health Care Service Providers in Psychology provides a listing of
registered psychologists with credentials for the provision of health care
services.
www.nationalregister.org
The Michigan Mental
Health Networker provides information on over 350 mental health service
agencies in Southern Michigan.
www.mhweb.org
4Therapy.com provides
information to consumers on how to identify and select a therapist.
www.4therapy.com
Mental Health
The mental health guide
offers more than 40 Issues and Disorders Centers and more than 20
Information Centers.
www.mentalhelp.net
The National Institute
of Mental Health main site
www.nimh.nih.gov
The National Mental
Health Association main site
www.nmha.org
Depression
Anxiety
The Freedom From Fear
organization provides information on anxiety and depression. The
organization sponsors a National Anxiety Screening Day which provides free
screenings for anxiety and depression as well as referrals for treatment.
www.freedomfromfear.com
Attention-Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Children and Adults with
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a national non-profit
organization serving individuals with ADHD. CHADD provides education,
advocacy, leadership, research and support regarding ADHD. There are 200
affiliate CHADD organizations, including support groups, throughout
America.
www.chadd.org
Shire US Inc provides
resources to manage ADHD in children.
www.adhdsupportcompany.com
A.D.D. Warehouse is a
resource for books, references and materials for the treatment of all
developmental disorders, including ADHD.
www.addwarehouse.com
Alcohol and Drug
Abuse
Substance Abuse Council
of Greater Battle Creek
Resources
The Self-Esteem Shop in
Royal Oak sells books, therapy materials and games.
www.selfesteemshop.com
Disability
The Social Security
Administration's web site provides information on eligibility for Social
Security Disability benefits.
www.ssa.gov |