Web Directory

» APA Division 42: Psychologists in Independent Practice
   Public and members areas including mental health related articles and official documents.
   http://www.division42.org/

» American Academy of Psychotherapists
   A multi-disciplinary group committed to the art and science of psychotherapy.
   http://www.aapweb.com/

» American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
   AAGP is a national association representing and serving its members and the field of geriatric psychiatry. It is dedicated to promoting the mental health and well being of older people and improving the care of those with late life mental disorders.
   http://www.aagpgpa.org/

» American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
   Professionally developed resources for practitioners and consumers of marriage and family therapy. Site also offers a search engine for finding a qualified therapist in your area.
   http://www.aamft.org

» American Association for Therapeutic Humor
   AATH. Therapeutic humor resources and articles. Develops and supports research into the use of humor in therapy.
   http://aath.org/

» American Association of Anger Management Providers
   Establishing standards for providers nationwide. Provides research, self-help articles, CDs, videos and client books.
   http://www.angermanagementproviders.com

» American College of Counselors
   ACC is an inter-disciplinary collegial organization composed of counselors, marriage and family therapists, pastoral counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, and other mental health professionals. Find details and about the organization
   http://acconline.us/

» American College of Mental Health Administration
   National organization for mental health and substance abuse administrators, consumers, and family leaders.
   http://www.acmha.org

» American Counseling Association
   The ACA promotes the counseling profession through work in advocacy, research and professional standards. The site has general information and on-line skill expansion courses.
   http://www.counseling.org/

» American Mental Health Counselors Association
   Enhances the profession of mental health counseling through advocacy, education and professional development.
   http://www.amhca.org

» American Orthopsychiatric Association
   A multidisciplinary membership association which focuses on clinical issues and social justice issues within the mental health care professions.
   http://www.amerortho.org/

» American Psychiatric Association
   U.S. and international members with the goal of ensuring humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorder, including mental retardation and substance-related disorders.
   http://www.psych.org/

» American Psychiatric Foundation
   Provides grant support for programs in public education that increase awareness and understanding of mental disorders, advocacy initiatives that empower patients and their families to make informed healthcare choices, and research focused on the treatment
   http://www.psychfoundation.org/

» American Psychological Association
   Promotes research and represents the professional interests of psychologists in the United States. Includes information on publications and conferences, and a find-a-psychologist referral feature.
   http://www.apa.org/

» American Psychotherapy Association
   Membership information, newsletter, e-zine, and continuing education information.
   http://www.americanpsychotherapy.com/

» Association for Assessment in Counseling
   Provides leadership, training, and research in measurement, assessment, and testing for counselors, educators and other professionals.
   http://aac.ncat.edu/

» Association for Counselling and Therapy Online
   A professional and user-friendly association of psychological therapists who work online. Includes organization details, FAQs, training, code of ethics, membership, and seeking a therapist.
   http://www.acto-uk.org

» Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice in the UK
   AFT members work to improve the standards of professional family therapy and systems practice by promoting family system ideas in practice, training, management and research.
   http://www.aft.org.uk

» Association of Humanistic Psychology Practitioners
   Provides information about therapists, counsellors, and other practitioners who apply the theories of Humanistic Psychology to their work.
   http://www.ahpp.org

» Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists
   An international professional organization of mental health professionals whose common bond is adherence to the principles and standards of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
   http://www.amcap.net

» Association of Practicing Psychologists
   APP members are practicing psychologists who are licensed in Maryland and who reside or practice in Montgomery and/or Prince George's Counties. Find a psychologist, continuing education, a history and how to join the APP.
   http://www.apponline.org

» Association of VA Psychologist Leaders
   Addresses the professional needs and concerns of Veterans Affairs psychologists.
   http://www.avapl.org/

» Bio Balance Health, Inc.
   A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting effective techniques of biochemical treatment for mental and behavioral disorders. Includes articles, upcoming events, information for patients and find a practitioner. Australia based.
   http://www.biobalance.org.au

» British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists
   Find details about BACP, find a therapist, regulations, news, and member information.
   http://bacp.co.uk

» British Hypnotherapy Association
   An organization of practitioners who have had at least four years of relevant training and who comply with professional standards of competence and ethics in hypnotherapy.
   http://www.hypnotherapy-association.org/

» California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
   A professional organization of MFTs. Find details about the CAMFT, conferences and workshops, and joining instructions. Also provides a private, online resource for finding a California therapist.
   http://www.camft.org

» Canadian Academy Of Geriatric Psychiatry (CAGP)
   A national organization of psychiatrists dedicated to promoting mental health in the Canadian elderly population through clinical, educational and research activities of its members.
   http://www.cagp.ca/

» Canadian Union of Professional Psychotherapists
   Facilitating Psychotherapy research. Promote, inform, educate and help network of Psychotherapy by answering the needs of the practitioners and well-being market across Canada. Includes membership requirements, news, and the services offered.
   http://cupp.cpmdq.com/

» Center for Quality Assessment and Improvement in Mental Health, CQAIMH
   Based at the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, CQAIMH develops and tests methods to evaluate the quality of mental health care. Inventory of mental health quality measures. Useful to clinicians, care managers, payers,
   http://www.cqaimh.org

» Central Coast ARAFMI
   A community based organization giving support to family and friends of people with a mental illness or disorder. Find out who this service is for and how to become a member or a volunteer. Australia based.
   http://www.ccarafmi.org.au/

» Cyprus Mental Health Commission
   Gives the purpose and function of the commission, acts and reports, news, relevant legislation, the 1997 law, and conferences.
   http://mentalhealthcommission.org.cy/en/

» Depression Research Association
   Promotes awareness, prevention and treatment of depression, anxiety and panic attack disorders in their medical and social aspects.
   http://www.depression-panic.org/

» El Hogar Community Services, Inc.
   Provide services that contribute to the mental health and emotional well-being of individuals and families in the Sacramento community. Lists news, the locations, and offers a newsletter.
   http://www.elhogarinc.org/

» Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association
   A non-profit organization in which horses are used in the treatment of mental health.
   http://www.eagala.org

» European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA)
   Established to promote knowledge and research, develop theory, and ensure agreed standards of practice.
   http://www.eatanews.org/

» European Confederation of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies (ECPP)
   Official documents. The purposes and tasks. News and events.
   http://ecpp.org

» Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association
   EMDRIA promotes research and education.
   http://www.emdria.org

» Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training
   Training program for mental health professionals, and referral service in NYC area
   http://www.gestaltnyc.org

» Global Neuroscience Initiative Foundation
   An international charity organization for the advancement of neurological and mental health patient welfare, education, and research.
   http://www.gnif.org

» Harvard Program in Refugee Trauma
   Caring for the health and mental needs of survivors of mass violence and torture, through a combined practice of clinical experience and medical research.
   http://www.hprt-cambridge.org

» ISIPT - International Society for Interpersonal Psychotherapy
   Provides information about IPT and its clinical and research applications. It also provides background information and contact details for the Society.
   http://www.interpersonalpsychotherapy.org

» Institute for Health and Recovery
   IHR is a Massachusetts service, research, policy, and program development agency that cares for individuals affected by alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, mental health problems, and violence/trauma. Find project details, and the services and products
   http://www.healthrecovery.org

» Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy
   Explains the role of the organization.
   http://integrativetherapy.com

» Institute for the Study of Therapeutic Change
   Association of therapists dedicated to improving therapy practices. Contains latest research on "what works" in therapy translated into principles for clinical practice.
   http://www.talkingcure.com/

» Intentional Care Performance Standards
   These standards help bridge the gap between the principles of recovery and empowerment and the real-world application of these principles in the everyday work of direct service staff and their supervisors. They were developed by Advocates, Inc. and Patric
   http://www.intentionalcare.org/

» International Association For Regression Research and Therapies
   Offers training, certification, conferences, continuing education, and publications.
   http://www.iarrt.org

» International Primal Association
   Explains the aims of the organization.
   http://www.primals.org/

» International Psychoanalytical Association
   Professional association for psychoanalysts worldwide. Online newsletter, forthcoming events, member services.
   http://www.ipa.org.uk/

» International Society for Mental Health Online
   Education, advocacy, and information organization for professionals and consumers.
   http://www.ismho.org/

» International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine
   Society to educate health professionals and the public in the benefits and practice of orthomolecular medicine through publications, conferences and seminars. Contains research, newsletters, journal, membership and conference information.
   http://www.orthomed.org/

» International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations
   Provides a forum for academics, clinicians, consultants and others interested in working in and with organizations utilizing psychoanalytic concepts and insights.
   http://www.ispso.org/

» International Transactional Analysis Association
   A scientific organization which facilitates international communication.
   http://www.itaa-net.org/

» Law and Psychiatry Institute
   Provides a multidisciplinary approach to the field of forensic mental health.
   http://www.northshorelij.com/lawandpsych

» Mental Health Foundation
   An Australian, non-governmental agency offering services for mental health consumers in the Canberra region.
   http://www.mhf.org.au/

» Mental Research Institute
   Training, workshops, clinical services, and research in interactional/systemic studies, psychotherapy, and family therapy.
   http://www.mri.org

» Mind
   The National Association for Mental Health in the United Kingdom campaigns on behalf of those with mental illness. Includes mission statement, policies, and contact information.
   http://www.mind.org.uk

» Minnesota Association of Community Mental Health Programs, Inc.
   Non-profit organization dedicated to improving quality through education, public policy advocacy and member services.
   http://www.macmhp.org/

» National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression
   NARSAD is a national, not-for-profit organization whose primary objective is to raise funds to find the causes, cures, treatments, and prevention of severe brain disorders.
   http://www.narsad.org/

» National Association Of Drug and Alcohol Intervention
   Professional certification for counselors and addiction therapists.
   http://www.nadai.us/

» National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists
   The NACBT provides certification in cognitive-behavioral therapy, along with seminars and workshops.
   http://www.nacbt.org

» National Center for American Indian/Alaska Native Mental Health Research
   Focusing specifically on these populations. Includes project descriptions and online journal.
   http://www.uchsc.edu/ai/ncaianmhr

» National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
   A nonprofit trade association serving the education, advocacy and networking needs of more than 800 community providers of mental health and addiction treatment services.
   http://www.nccbh.org/

» National Institute of Mental Health
   Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of various mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials.
   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

» National Mental Health Association
   Dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illnesses through advocacy, education, research and service. News, event calendar, position statements, history, mental health facts, donation information.
   http://www.nmha.org/

» National Organization on Drug-Induced Disorders
   A non-profit orgnanization providing accurate information and support regarding drug-induced disorders, which include: Hallucinongen Persisting Perception Disorder, Depersonalization Disorder, and Hallucinogen-induced Psychosis.
   http://www.nodid.org

» National psychodrama training center
   Promotes a program which provides training in the psychodamatic method, lists workshop locations and dates, offers bios of trainers, and a guide to training.
   http://www.nationalpsychodramatrainingcenter.com

» Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study
   Seattle-based, non-profit, interdisciplinary organization that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors and nurses. Dedicated to making psychoanalytic knowledge available and useful to interested professionals.
   http://www.nwaps.org

» Psychiatric Studies Centre
   Association whose purpose is scientific research in the fields of psychiatry, psychopharmacology and social psychiatry.
   http://www.censtupsi.org/

» Psychogeriatrics
   A public service of the International Psychogeriatric Association. Meeting schedule and news releases.
   http://www.ipa-online.org/

» Psychotherapists and Counsellors Association of Western Australia, Inc.
   Information about counselling and psychotherapy including how to choose a therapist and a directory outlining the professional profiles of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists in Western Australia. (List in PDF format)
   http://www.pacawa.iinet.net.au

» Scottsdale Psychological Society
   SPS is a nonprofit professional organization for licensed psychologists. Find details about the organization, find a care provider in AZ, and contact information. Scottsdale, Arizona.
   http://www.scottsdalepsychologicalsociety.org

» Screening for Mental Health
   Organization dedicated to coordinating nationwide mental health screening programs and to ensure cooperation, professionalism, and accountability in mental illness screenings. Contains support information for setting up screenings for specific disorders.
   http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/

» Silvan S. Tomkins Institute
   Dedicated to the enhancement of the understanding of human emotion. Supports research on affect theory and script theory. Articles, publications, audio and videos tapes, membership information, and study groups.
   http://www.behavior.net/orgs/ssti/

» Society for Psychotherapy Research (UK)
   Explains the role of this organization.
   http://www.spr.org.uk/

» Society of Biological Psychiatry
   Professional association supports research in medical psychiatry with humanitarian, emotional, psychological, and socio-cultural orientation.
   http://www.sobp.org/

» Sunderland People First
   A self advocacy group for people with learning disabilities.
   http://www.sunderlandpeoplefirst.org.uk/

» The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
   A multidisciplinary network of professionals committed to the advancement of intervention for survivors of trauma. Members in every state of the United States and over 40 foreign countries.
   http://www.aaets.org/

» The Kettle Friendship Society
   A non-profit agency providing support and services to those suffering from mental illness.
   http://www.thekettle.ca/

» The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors
   For the collective interests of State Mental Health Authorities and their directors at the national level. NASMHPD analyzes trends in the delivery and financing of mental health services and builds and disseminates knowledge and experience reflecting the
   http://www.nasmhpd.org

» The National Fair Access Coalition on Testing
   FACT's mission is to protect fair access to psychological and educational tests by properly trained professionals to better serve the public.
   http://www.fairaccess.org/

» The National Register On the Web
   Credentialing organization for licensed psychologists. Provides free online searchable directory.
   http://www.nationalregister.org

» The Penny Parks Foundation
   Resolving childhood abuse and associated disorders.
   http://www.ppfoundation.org/

» The Psychiatry Research Trust
   A charity that raises funds for mental illness and brain disease research at a centre for psychiatric and psychological medicine. Contains information for the public written by leading experts.
   http://www.iop.kcl.ac.uk/iop/prt/default.htm

» The Sandtray Network
   A non-profit organization founded to promote learning, healing, and creativity through the use of the sandtray.
   http://www.sandtray.org/

» TheArcLink Incorporated
   Non-profit advocacy organization with a national database listing providers of home and community-based services for people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. News, links, glossary, sponsors, and resources.
   http://www.thearclink.org/

» United States of America Transactional Analysis Association
   A community of psychotherapy professionals.
   http://www.usataa.org/

» Violent Death Bereavement Society
   Forum of information and training for service providers offering assistance to relatives.
   http://www.vdbs.org

» World Federation for Mental Health
   Seeks to improve mental health services, reduce the stigma associated with mental and emotional disorders, protect human rights of the mentally ill, promote mental health, and identify mental health issues.
   http://www.wfmh.com