DayCarePro.com: Childcare provider resource website. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP): The AACAP website is designed to serve both Members, and Parents and Families. Information is provided as a public service to aid in the understanding and treatment of developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders in children and adolescents. The AACAP website provides information on child and adolescent psychiatry, fact sheets for parents and caregivers, membership information, current research, practice guidelines, managed care information, awards and fellowship descriptions, meeting information, and much more.
American Board of Pediatric Neuropsychology (ABPdN): The ABPdN website possesses resources pertaining to pediatric neuropsychology. The ABPdN is responsible for establishing the criteria relating to the definition, education, training, competencies, and the examination procedures leading to certification as a specialist in pediatric neuropsychology.
American Psychiatric Association: The American Psychiatric Association is an organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders. Its vision is a society that has available, accessible quality psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA): The APA is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With more than 150,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide.
American School Counselor Association (ASCA): The ASCA supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA): The ADAA is the only national, non-profit organization solely dedicated to informing the public, healthcare professionals and legislators that anxiety disorders are real, serious and treatable. The ADAA promotes the early diagnosis, treatment and cure of anxiety disorders, and is committed to improving the lives of the people who suffer from them.
Autism Society of America: The Autism Society of America’s mission is to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum, and their families, to be fully participating, included members of their community. Education, advocacy at state and federal levels, active public awareness and the promotion of research form the cornerstones of ASA's efforts to carry forth its mission.
BehaveNet® Inc: Behavioral health care information and publishing on the World Wide Web since 1995.
Better Health Channel: The Better Health Channel was established in May 1999 by the Victorian (Australia) Government. Its role is to provide the community with access to online health related information.
Brain Matters: Brain Function Imaging: Brain Matters, Inc. uses the latest in high-resolution brain Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) imaging to evaluate brain activity by tracing blood flow in the brain. This site contains numerous mental health links and articles, many of which describe mental illness findings of SPECT studies.
Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV: The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States.
Medline Plus®: MedlinePlus® will direct you to information to help answer health questions. MedlinePlus® has extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and latest health news.
Minnesota School Counselors Association (MSCA): MSCA is the professional organization that advocates solely for the voice of the professional school counselor and comprehensive school counseling programs in Minnesota schools.
Minnesota School Psychologists Association (MSPA): MSPA is dedicated to informing and supporting school psychologists in Minnesota.
Minnesota School Social Workers Association (MSSWA): MSSWA is a politically responsive, statewide organization committed to the improvement of the school social work profession and to the well being of children and their families. This is accomplished by networking with other professional organizations, providing leadership, gathering and disseminating information and advocating for children.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI): NAMI is dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement of the quality of life of all whose lives are affected by these diseases.
National Association for Social Workers (NASW): NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): NASP represents and supports school psychology through leadership to enhance the mental health and educational competence of all children.
National Education Association (NEA): To fulfill the promise of a democratic society, NEA shall promote the cause of quality public education and advance the profession of education; expand the rights and further the interest of educational employees; and advocate human, civil, and economic rights for all.
National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): NIMH is the lead federal agency for research on mental and behavioral disorders. Working to improve mental health through biomedical research on mind, brain, and behavior.
National Mental Health Association (NMHA): NMHA is the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness, and has more than 340 affiliates nationwide. NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans through advocacy, education, research and service.
Parent Advocacy Coalition For Educational Rights (PACER): PACER Center was created by parents of children and youth with disabilities to help other parents and families facing similar challenges. PACER Center expands opportunities and enhances the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families. PACER is staffed primarily by parents of children with disabilities and works in coalition with 18 disability organizations.
School Psychology Resource Online (SPRO): SPRO is a broad Internet site possessing dozens of resources for school psychologists, psychologists, parents and educators.
Stop Bullying Now (SBN): SBN is a website developed by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. It is an excellent source of information and resources for teachers and parents. Not only is this website is informational, but it also provides ideas and tools for parents, teachers, and kids to use to stop bullying.
Technical Assistance Alliance For Parent Centers: The Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers is an innovative project that supports a unified technical assistance system for the purpose of developing, assisting and coordinating Parent Training and Information Projects and Community Parent Resource Centers.
United States Department of Education (USDE): The USDE promotes educational excellence for all Americans. The USDE website possesses a wealth of information and resources pertaining to education.
United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): HHS is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
Whole Health MD.com (WHMD.com): WHMD.com’s goal is to empower consumers to take a proactive approach to their own wellness. A team of leading consumer health writers and board-certified physicians provides the site with a wealth of practical information and self-help resources. |
