Mental Health Issues: Related Web Sites

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - Federal agency that conducts and supports research on mental illnesses.
National Mental Health Association - dedicated to improving the mental health of all individuals and achieving victory over mental illnesses.
National Mental Illness Screening Project - with information on various disorders and illnesses, and how to screen for them.
The Failure of the NIMH To Do Sufficient Research on Severe Mental Illnesses - report critical of alleged shortcomings by the National Institute of Mental Health in supporting research of severe mental illnesses. From the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, December 1999. Also: NIMH has issued a statement in response to the report.
Jailing the Mentally Ill - special report that includes audio of interviews, statistics, and a photo essay; highlights the insanity defense, and looks at the choice of jail or treatment. From American RadioWorks, July 2000.
Locked in Suffering - examination of the treatment of the mentally ill in Kentucky's 85 jails. From The Courier-Journal.
dotComSense - resource for evaluating mental health sources on the Internet. From the American Psychological Association.
Depression FAQ - symptoms, treatments, and how professionals diagnose depression.
Social Anxiety Disorder - for people who suffer from excessive, persistent, disabling fear of embarrassment or humiliation in social, work, or performance situations.