the fountain of youth and health resources - may you have a long, healthy, young, beautiful and sane life!

"The mind is its own place, 
and in itself,
can make heaven of Hell, 
and a hell of Heaven." 

            -  John Milton

Healthy Health Healing Resources  / Links, mental health tests screenings, tools, natural therapy, health psycologists, medication, disability etc

 

 

 

 


...into nothingness;
 but still will keep 
A bower quiet for us,
and a sleep
Full of sweet dreams,
and health,
and quiet breathing. 

 -  Endymion (1818 )




 

 

 

Manic's Dance Top Resources and Quick Finds for
Physical  Health, Healing, Natural Therapy 'n Remedies,
Emotional Health, Mental Health, Prevention 'n Growth  ...

 

 

 



 


 

 


the Resources found on this page;


» Doctor and nurses online, health search engines, dr. approved sites searches, top health, healing and prevention sites, illnesses, 800 numbers, tests and screenings, health news sites, top mental health sites, psychiatry and other recourses, here's to your health...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take a free health mood test, a profile to evaluate what's "eating you" ... some really deep insight can be discovered with a couple of pointed questions that can show you what's going on and how to fix it.... FREE to take this health test... (just on the right here) and evaluate the most valuable thing you own, your health

Take the Flower Remedy
Quiz at Smallflower.com

 

 


 


 

 

Explore! Begin your personal path towards great health, healing, longevity and prevention

 

Mood Disorders, Psychiatry Resources, Depression Resources, mental illnesses; Children and Adults. Suicide Prevention, Substance Abuse, 12-Step Programs, Teen help links / resources. Eating Disorders, Cutting, self Help resources 

Health: Body, Mind
& Sprit, Natural Therapies,
Exercise / Diet / Weight loss, General Health and prevention, Health Books, Support Groups, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Fear, Post Traumatic Disorder, Social Security

Health / RX / general
Insurance, Prevention, Mood Disorder Tests, Misc. Resources, mental Health Illnesses, Documents / Reports,
Health Tools to Try, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, borderline personality disorder , Books and Publications

 

 



Psychiatry Resources

(Authorities of psychiatry for adolescents and adults, specialty fields, Psychotherapy, government psychiatry sites and associations)

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

National Depression and Manic-
Depressive Association

American Psychiatric Association Alliance

American Psychiatric Association Caucus on Complementary, Alternative and Integrative Care

American Psychotherapy Association

International Society of 
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses 


American Psychiatric Association 

National Institute of Mental Health
1-800-421-4211

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)


National Institute on Aging (NIA)


National Institute of Mental Health 

Psychiatric disorders in pregnancy

Bipolar Disorder,, (Manic Depression), Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, (ADHD) Support Alliance (DBSA)


Harvard Bipolar Research Program

BPDWORLD Bipolar World

Children and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (Professional-level Information)

http://www.DBSAlliance.org

The Depression and Bipolar Alliance

National Mental Health Association 
National Mental Health Association

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

ADD Resources

Mental Health Net

BP Magazine

Manic's dance forum / message board 
A forum for those who have manic depression and for their loved ones.

Faces of Mania...Words of Mania 
Pictures of Manic Depressives and art.

Bipol-Art Art and Photography by those who have manic depression / bipolar disorder.

Famous Faces & Names w/ Manic Depression

My Mom Has Manic Depression  
(teen's feelings)

Rush Factor Article

Needing Help, To Get Help, a site for family, friends and loved ones
(loved ones)

Living with the Dragon
(loved ones)

Bipolar Terms, Trivia & Glossary

Lithium Information Center/Bipolar Disorders Treatment Information Center

Maureen J. Meehl Bipolar/BPD Foundation, Inc.

Recovery Program Sites / / 12 - Step Based Programs / / Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis - Substance Abuse / Coping / / Family/Loved 
  

National Institute on Drug Abuse

American Society of Addiction Medicine

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services

Emotions Anonymous
PO Box 4245, St. Paul, MN 55104-0245; (651) 647-9712

A 12-step organization similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. Participants meet weekly to work toward recovery from emotional difficulties. Diverse membership includes people of all ages, economic status, social and educational backgrounds.

Al Anon 1-800-356-9996

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry 

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Necus Peer Support 

American Occupational Therapy Association   

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence  

American Society of Addiction Medicine  

Keep It Simple  
Life can be complicated and hectic, but when we keep things simple, we can bring them
down to a manageable size. These meditations focus on the Twelve Steps, stressing the importance of putting...

Gamblers Anonymous 
A Day at a Time 
An essential recovery tool for compulsive gamblers, these daily reflections and prayers offer us hope, support, and guidance throughout the year. Also addresses the issues and fears often faced by those of us in recovery


Accept/Love & Value Yourself
(article)

Keep It Simple meditation book
Life can be complicated and hectic, but when we keep things simple, we can bring them down to a  manageable size. These meditations focus on the Twelve Steps, stressing the importance of putting into practice new beliefs, slogans, and fellowship.

 

Teen, Children, Families

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry  

American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children  

TeenScreen - Mental Health Checkups for Teens

Boot Camps for Teens

Children's Managed Care 

Center to Improve Treatments in Youth

Parents of Bipolar Children

The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families

American Academy of
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
 

Kids Health org - Kid's Entrance

Kid's Health org - Parent's Entrance 
A huge supply of information on children! Very informative and covers everything from Thumb sucking age and developmental stages, Positive parenting, nutrition, Emotional health etc., of children. Easy format, a super "Do not miss" resource for the family!

Kid's Health - Teens Entrance

Family Caregiver Alliance 

National Runaway Switchboard

Suicide Prevention: prevent depression and overdose in youths and teens

Department of Health and Human Services: Administration for Children and Families

News Groups

alt.support.depression newsgroup
soc.support.depression.crisis
soc.support.depression.family
soc.support.depression.manic


Professional Information On Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depression: 

Psychological treatment of psychiatric disorders

National Institute of Mental Health


National Mental Health Association


Disabilities / Disabled Info

Americans  with Disabilities Act  Document Center

Social Security Administration

Disabilities Act: Questions and Answers

The Americans with Disabilities Act: A Brief Overview

Disabilities Presentation Library

People with Disabilities Foundation

EnabledOnline.com - Connecting People with Disabilities

Through the Looking Glass 
For families with disabilities

UIC National Research and Training Center on Psychiatric Disability

National Library of Medicine (NLM)

Hurricanes and Disaster Psychiatry and Resources

Hurricanes: APA Resource Center

APA Disaster Psychiatry Committee

 

Dental Work, Healthy Gums / Teeth, Health / Oral Hygiene 

Stop Bleeding Gums in 8 days.

Prevent & Arrest Gingivitis and
Periondontal Disease.

Want Whiter, Brighter Teeth or Dentures?
Try Botanic Choice AloeDent Tooth Gel.



Health Screenings / Mental Health Tests

(Bipolar Disorder tests, Depression tests, anxiety disorder tests, post-traumatic stress disorder tests, eating disorder tests, personality tests, IQ tests etc.)

Screening for Mental Health Screening for Mental Health, Inc., (SMH) first introduced the concept of large-scale mental health screenings with National Depression Screening Day in 1991. SMH programs now include both in-person and online programs for depression, bipolar disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, alcohol problems, and suicide prevention

The Ultimate Personality Test.  How do others really see you? Get your answers and then set your goals if you do not think the way others view you is not how you want to be perceived. 

TeenScreen - Mental Health Checkups for Teens

Flower Remedy Quiz at Small Flower.com (multiple questions, (3 total multiple questions) about your current mood issues... for only three questions, it' can really 'peg' you with this tried and true natural therapy and questionnaire) 

 

Mental Health, Special Therapies, Mental Disorders, Emotional Support / Orgs/Assoc 

Schizophrenia Digest

Eating Disorders Awareness & Prevention

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 
(NAMI) Colonial Place Three, 2107 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201-3042;
(800) 950-NAMI (6364) or (703) 524-7600

A grassroots, self-help support and advocacy organization for patients, families, and friends dealing with mental illness. The group strives to be recognized as the primary source for information and referral on all aspects of mental illness and supports continued scientific research into causes and possible cures. 

Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation

Silver Ribbon Campaign for the Brain

Freedom From Fear

 

Of Course You're Angry 
Though we may not like to admit it, all of us get angry. At times we feel irked, exasperated, irritated, resentful, even enraged. Anger is a normal and healthy human emotion; learning to acknowledge and express it appropriately, however, especially for those in early recovery, is another story.

S.A.F.E - Help Treat, Prevent & Stop Self-Injury, Self-Abuse and Cutting

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) World

 

 Natural & Complimentary 
Health and Medicine

Bonsai Boy of New York 
Bonsai Boy has a big selection of Bonsai trees that are very impressive, (and not as expensive as most places - volume I guess). They have articles on choosing the perfect one for you and your "thumb color" -- and they have articles on every aspect of them too... healing, soothing anti-stress ...bonsais

Color Test / Color and Mood 
You can take a quick color test, (picking favorites on the screen in order of how good they make you feel) and get an analysis that is very accurate and tells you how you are really feeling inside .. AND, they have articles and link about color and how it effects our mood, energy, health etc. - very cool!  

Supplements, Herbs - Vitamins - Food - Teas,  Diet / Weight Loss, Nutrition, Prevention...

Vitamins and Nutrition Center - provides hundreds of articles on vitamins, the proper way to use vitamins and information on the latest research breakthroughs on vitamins

Weight Loss & Obesity Resource Center

 

 

Depression

Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association 

Families for Depression Awareness

Hypercum and Depression

National Alliance for Research on Depression

National Foundation of Depressive Illness

Recovery Inc.
802 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL
60610; (312) 337-5661


A mental health self-help program based on the work of Chicago psychiatrist and neurologist Dr. Abraham W. Low. A pioneer in the development of the self-help movement, Dr. Low believed that psychiatric patients could take an active role in regaining and maintaining their mental health by learning to control their responses to recurring symptoms. There are currently over 700 active Recovery Inc. groups throughout the United States and Canada, as well as in Puerto Rico, Great Britain and Spain ...

Mental Health Info Source

Depression Calculator: Calculating the Impact of Depression in the Workplace and the Benefits of Treatment

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia & Depression

Sedona Method Free Tape Click here self help  Goal setting workshop 
Tips on breaking bad habits
Tips on releasing anxiety
Tips on improving relationships
Tips on dissolving long standing problems and issues


Suicide 

Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network

Awareness Voice of Education

Suicide: Read This First

Prevent Suicide Now

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Suicide & Depressive Illnesses

Suicide Bulletin Board 
SA\VE Educates about suicide prevention and counsels survivors

IN EMERGENCY 
CALL 1-800-SUICIDE 
(1-800-784-2433) National Hotline

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 
(AFSP)
The AFSP, which funds research, education, and treatment programs aimed at the prevention of suicide, has compiled a national directory of survivor support groups for families and friends of people who have committed or attempted suicide. The group directory is listed state-by-state, so you can be quickly directed to information about groups in your area.

 

General Health / Conditions

America's Diabetes Superstore
(a mega store for supplies and goodies for diabetes)

Health Scout ™ A personal health agent that brings you daily news and information about your special interests. It is also a universe of resources that can put you in total command of your health and your family's health. It uses what the Web is meant to do: use computer technology to empower the individual.


Medline Plus
The following site is a wonderful, informative (and huge) health site put out by the government of the US. It covers literally all aspects of health and wellness / latest health news, longevity, aging, prescription / over-the-counter medication information, medical terms / word definitions / current health news / up-to-date health news  Interactive tutorials, clinical trials, exercise and diet articles, news ect..

National Women's Health Resource Center

Men's Health Network

Federal Web Sites
These resources are links to government web sites including Cabinet Agencies and programs of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches; an alphabetical listing is also provided.

Online tools to take the mystery out of health insurance

Choosing a Psychiatrist Online.. Public Information 

Congressional E-mail Directory


Medications and Prescriptions

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists 

eMedicine Consumer Health

Humor Heals, Fun for Good Health


mental jokes 
mental jokes, cartoons, funny downloads, cartoons, mental midi & wav files etc.

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