World Federation for Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. Surgeon General - Reports on mental health topics.
Health Behavior in School-aged Children - A cross-national research study conducted in collaboration with the WHO Regional Office for Europe. The study aims to gain new insight into, and increase our understanding of young people's health and well-being, health behaviors and their social context.
Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics
American Psychiatric Association
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - guidelines with sections on diagnostic assessment, differential diagnosis, subtypes of PTSD, and treatment.
American Academy of Pediatrics
The International Family Therapy Association (IFTA) American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
The Mental Health Network - Information on a wide range of mental health issues.
National Mental Health Association - Addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness.
Office of Mental Health, New York State
Using Music in Therapy: The Power of Music as a Coping Skill. A source for information on how to help children and adolescents use popular music, something they already listen to and enjoy, as a way to express their feelings. On this site you will find articles about how popular music can be used in therapy.
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools - Resources for parents aimed at strengthening the well being of children and youth through effective health programs and health care services in schools.
Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice - Supporting and promoting preparedness to foster the development and the adjustment of children with or at risk of developing serious emotional disturbance.
Psychology.net - Daily updates on mental health news in the media.
Yahoo's Mental Health News - Latest reports, and some good links.
About Our Kids - The New York University Child Study Center, a multi-disciplinary team of professionals dedicated to advancing the field of mental health for children and their families through evidence-based practice, science and education.
Kidshelp - A rich site with information on a wide range of health issues for children, adolescents and parents.
Intelihealth - Update information about general and mental health issues.
BBC Health - Latest news on health from the British Broadcasting Corporation. BBC Mental Health - News about mental health from the BBC.
Cults and Psychological Manipulation - Information about cults and help for victims.
Anxiety Disorders - Website of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America. Includes information on how to cope with traumatic situations.
FAQ's About Depression
Students Against Destructive Decisions - Opening life-saving lines: Negotiating a contract for life. A brochure designed to help parents talk to their kids about life decisions, peer pressure, and destructive behavior.
National Institute on Drug Abuse - An excellent site for teens with information on the effects of drugs. Raises awareness regarding addiction, especially the effects of drugs on the brain. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Trichotillomania - A resource for compulsive hair-pullers, their families and friends, medical and mental health professionals, and others interested in learning about this often-misunderstood disorder.
Stress Reduction Basics - One of the most comprehensive guides for stress reduction techniques and resources.
European Union: Mental Health