Mental Health/Psychology Links

Based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With 150,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide. The objects of the American Psychological Association shall be to advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting health, education, and human welfare.

Behavior Analysis, Inc

A Florida-based organization offering services for children with special needs. Includes upcoming events, store of books & materials, job opportunities and links to other related web sites.

Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice (CECP)

An affiliated program of the American Institutes for Research (AIR), this web site offers an extensive collection of links to emotional and behavior problems in such areas as education, mental health, families, juvenile justice, child welfare, school safety and early intervention. It also provides guidance relating to effective promotion of proper legislation for the disabled.

Mental Disease.org

A guide to coping with mental diseases and disorders.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)

NAMI is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic and other severe anxiety disorders, autism and pervasive developmental disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and other severe and persistent mental illnesses that affect the brain.