The following websites are for informational purposes only. These sites are not affiliated with IDVR Extended Employment Services nor do they endorse our site. Be aware that some of the information on the Internet may not be accurate or completely researched. Please use good judgment and err on the side of caution when obtaining information from the Internet.
Mental Health
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America
- The Anxiety Disorders Association of America provides information to the public and healthcare professionals about early diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders.
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
- DBSA is dedicated to fostering understanding about the impact and management of the nation's two most prevalent life-threatening mental illnesses. The group provides up-to-date, scientifically-based information written in language the general public can understand.
- Handling your Psychiatric Disability in Work and School
- An interactive and informative web site for people with a psychiatric condition that addresses issues and reasonable accommodations related to work and school. This is the only site designed exclusively to provide information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other employment and education issues for people with psychiatric disabilities.
- Internet Mental Health
- Internet Mental Health offers information on medications, diagnosis and treatment of disorders, and research on psychiatric disorders.
- McMan's Depression and Bipolar Web
- An independent online newsletter devoted to the issues of depression and bipolar disorder.
- Mental Health World
- Mental Health World is an open forum for recipients and providers of mental health services, family members, agency members, policy makers and government officials involved in the pursuit of mental health. The site publishes first-hand accounts of what helps and what hinders recovery from mental illnesses, within both traditional and alternative systems of care.
- Mental Illness Education Project
- The Mental Illness Education Project celebrates the humanity of people with psychiatric disabilities by producing and distributing video-based educational programs and related materials.
- National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
- The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
- The National Institute of Mental Health offers general information and research reports about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses.
- National Mental Health Information Center
- The website of the Center for Mental Health Services. CMHS leads federal efforts to treat mental illnesses by promoting mental health and by preventing the development or worsening of mental illness when possible.
- National Partnership for Workplace Mental Health
- A joint effort of the American Psychiatric Association and its employer partners, this group offers educational materials on mental health issues in the workplace and provides a forum to explore these issues and share innovative solutions. The partnership promotes the business case for quality mental health care, including early recognition, access to care, and effective treatment.
- Schizophrenia.com
- This website offers information to help improve the lives of families suffering from schizophrenia by providing an Internet focal point for education, research, and discussions on the subject.
If you know of an informative or helpful website which is not on the resource list, please e-mail it to us. If the site meets the needs of people participating in the Extended Employment program, we will add it to our list.
