ECT.org

Website devoted to research and other information on electroconvulsive therapy treatment.

http://www.ect.org/

Psych Central: An Overview of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Basic information on ECT published on the Psych Central Web site. Scroll down for a list of further articles on the left-hand side of the page. Topics include informed consent, research findings, and risks/side effects.

http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/an-overview-of-electroconvulsive-therapy-ect/

Electroconvulsive Therapy Review Guidelines

"The following guidelines are intended for use by provider hospitals/facilities (general and private) for the development, revision and review of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) practices.  These guidelines are designed to identify critical areas regarding ECT administration and are based on the American Psychiatric Association’s recommendations presented in the second edition of The Practice of Electroconvulsive Therapy: Recommendations for Treatment, Training, and Privileging (2001)."

http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/ect/guidelines.htm

NMHA: Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Answers basic questions about ECT with resources for further information.

http://www.nmha.org/go/information/get-info/treatment/electroconvulsive-therapy-ect

A Review of Recovery Literature

Prepared by Ruth O. Ralph, PhD.; Edmund S. Muskie School of Public Services, University of Southern Maine for NTAC and NASMHPD.

http://www.nasmhpd.org/docs/publications/archiveDocs/2000/ralphrecovweb.pdf

What is Recovery? A Conceptual Model and Explication

Nora Jacobson, Ph.D.
Dianne Greenley, M.S.W., J.D.
(Psychiatric Services 52:482-485, 2001)

http://www.state.sc.us/dmh/recovery_training.htm

National Empowerment Center: Articles by NEC Staff and Affiliates

Great list of articles on the empowerment model and related topics.

http://www.power2u.org/articles.html

Health Care Reform Based on the Empowerment Model of Recovery

By Daniel B. Fisher, MD, PhD., Director of the National Empowerment Center. 1994

http://ps.psychiatryonline.org/article.aspx?articleID=77910

Building Sustainable Consumer-Run Organizations

Manual for starting consumer-run organizations; created through a contract with the University of Washington and the Self Help Empowerment and Evaluation Alliance (SHEEA), prepared by Anna Evans.

http://www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/dbhr/mhtg/SustainableCROs.pdf

NREPP: SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices

"NREPP is a searchable online registry of more than 200 interventions supporting mental health promotion, substance abuse prevention, and mental health and substance abuse treatment. We connect members of the public to intervention developers so they can learn how to implement these approaches in their communities."

http://nrepp.samhsa.gov/Search.aspx

SAMHSA: Illness Management and Recovery Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) Kit

"Guides public officials in developing illness-management and recovery mental health programs that emphasize personal goal-setting and actionable strategies for recovery. Offers guidance grounded in evidence-based practices. Kit includes 10 booklets."

http://store.samhsa.gov/product/Illness-Management-and-Recovery-Evidence-Based-Practices-EBP-KIT/SMA09-4463

U.S. Office of Women's Health: Eating Disorders and Body Image

A part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of Women's Health has a section of their website dedicated to eating disorders and body image. Includes fact sheets, articles, and links to other Web resources for eating disorders.

http://www.womenshealth.gov/body-image/eating-disorders/

National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

"NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care."

http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

NIMH: Eating Disorders

Page containing pamphlets, latest research and other resources related to eating disorders.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders/index.shtml

EDReferral.com: Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center

Comprehensive database of treatment for anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders as well as many articles and other resources.

http://www.edreferral.com/

Renfrew Center Foundation Resources

The Renfrew Center Foundation is dedicated to public and professional education to increase awareness of eating disorders. The resource section of their website offers a comprehensive list of directories, books, and other educational resources.

http://renfrewcenter.com/resources

RxAssist

Lists patient assistance programs as well as news, articles and practical tools.

http://www.rxassist.org/

Medicaid Application by State

This page lists the contact information for each state's Medicaid provider.

http://www.money-zine.com/Financial-Planning/Buying-Insurance/Medicaid-Application-by-State/

Needy Meds

Needy Meds is an "online information resource of programs that provide assistance to people who are unable to afford their medications and health care costs."

http://www.needymeds.org/

Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA)

PPA is a made up of providers, pharmaceutical companies and patient advocacy organizations that can assist patients who don't have prescription coverage to find assistance programs to help pay for medications.

http://www.pparx.org/