Online Resources Recommended by Our Therapists
The following internet resources on the World Wide Web have been helpful with the issues that affect our patients. These have been recommended by our staff. We hope you find them helpful and interesting.
American Psychological Association Consumer Help Page »
APA's Psychology Help Center is an online consumer resource featuring articles and information related to psychological issues affecting your daily physical and emotional well-being.
The Balanced Mind »
The Balanced Mind Foundation guides families raising children with mood disorders to the answers, support and stability they seek.
National Alliance on Mental Illness »
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all of those in need.
Positive Psychology - Useful resources for positive psychology »
Authentic Happiness is the homepage of Dr. Martin Seligman, Director of the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania and founder of positive psychology, a branch of psychology which focuses on the empirical study of such things as positive emotions, strengths-based character, and healthy institutions.
CHADD - Children and Adults with AD/HD »
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters throughout the U.S. Chapters offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals, and others.
Al-Anon Family Groups »
Many who come to Al-Anon/Alateen are in despair, feeling hopeless, unable to believe that things can ever change. We want our lives to be different, but nothing we have done has brought about change. We all come to Al-Anon because we want and need help. In Al-Anon and Alateen, members share their own experience, strength, and hope with each other. You will meet others who share your feelings and frustrations, if not your exact situation. We come together to learn a better way of life, to find happiness whether the alcoholic is still drinking or not.
The A.D.D. Warehouse »
Since 1990, we have built the world's largest collection of ADHD-related books, videos, training programs, games, professional texts and assessment products. Because of it's tremendous depth, and the quality of the products we carry, our catalog is a recommended source of help in practically every book written on ADHD... and is provided to patients by hundreds of health professionals across the country.
Mindfulness CD's »
This website is the dedicated web vehicle for the secure ordering of the stress reduction CDs and tapes of Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn.
LD Online »
LD OnLine.org is the world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month.
ICDL - Floortime »
A great resource by this foundation dedicated to disseminating information on how to help children with developmental challenges and Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Includes weekly web broadcasts by Stanley Greenspan M.D. of the Yale Child Study Center. The Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders (ICDL) is an international network of clinicians, educators, researchers and parents working in the spirit of cooperation and mutual respect to identify innovative approaches to the identification, treatment and education of children with developmental, communication and learning disorders.
The Bright Side »
The Bright Side was created as a means of support - whether you are dealing with depression, grief, suicide, mental illness, emotional crisis, or are just feeling overwhelmed with life, you are not alone! We all go through difficult periods in our lives, when everyday life feels like it's just too much to bear. A little support can go a long way towards helping us cope - and that is what The Bright Side is all about. On The Bright Side you will find educational materials, articles by top experts, personal stories, and other resources to help you cope with depression, grief, suicide, or whatever mental or emotional difficulty you or your loved one may be experiencing.
International OCD Foundation »
Founded by a group of people with OCD in 1986, the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) is an international not-for-profit organization made up of people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders, as well as their families, friends, professionals and others.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America »
The mission of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is to promote the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety and stress-related disorders through advocacy, education, training, and research.
National Institue of Mental Health »
The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure. For the Institute to continue fulfilling this vital public health mission, it must foster innovative thinking and ensure that a full array of novel scientific perspectives are used to further discovery in the evolving science of brain, behavior, and experience. In this way, breakthroughs in science can become breakthroughs for all people with mental illnesses.
Alcoholics Anonymous »
Meeting schedule for upstate New York AA meetings.
National Tourette Syndrome Association »
Founded in 1972 in Bayside New York, the national Tourette Syndrome Association is the only national voluntary non-profit membership organization in this field. Our mission is to identify the cause of, find the cure for and control the effects of Tourette Syndrome. We offer resources and referrals to help people and their families cope with the problems that occur with TS. We raise public awareness and counter media stereotypes about TS. Our membership includes individuals, families, relatives, and medical and allied professionals working in the field.
Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation »
The Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation is the first charitable organization solely dedicated to the support of research for the study of early-onset bipolar disorder. Our board is a remarkable one, made up of dedicated parents, treating professionals and world class clinical investigators and basic science researchers.