As you are inclined or inspired to learn more about the questions you may have, feel free to explore the links provided below. In navigating the plethora of information available, please know that I cannot personally or professionally endorse (or even discredit) any or all perspectives and/or philosophies presented. However, we can examine and discuss any questions or concerns you may have. Together, we can learn from these resources.
MENTAL HEALTH LINKS
12 STEP PROGRAMS:
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)
Co-Dependence Anonymous (CoDA)
Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA)
Sexual Compulsives Anonymous (SCA)
ANXIETY DISORDERS:
Answers to Your Questions about Panic Disorder
CHILD ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
DEPRESSION
How Therapy Can Help Depression
Depression Test, Symptoms of Depression, Signs of Depression
Bi-Polar Disorder & Depression
EATING DISORDERS
National Eating Disorders Association
SUICIDE
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS:
http://www.nami.org
HOTLINES
Suicide Hotline (877) 727-4747
Child Abuse Line/DCFS (800) 540-4000
Elder Abuse Line (800) 992-1660
Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 978-3600
Have Hills Crisis Line (877) 922-1274
National Domestic Violence 24/7 (800) 799-7233
Battered Women Crisis Hotline (818) 242-1106
Teen Help Line (800)852-8336
Los Angeles county, PET Team (800)854-7771
A Few Of My Favorite Books For Adults/Parents and Children:
I’m OK-You’re OK
The Six Pillars of Self Esteem
Brainstorm
Pocket Guide to Interpersonal Neurobiology
The Drama of the Gifted Child