Mental Health Resources: Web sites

NAMI is a grassroots mental health advocacy organization. The website includes current information about mental illnesses, treatments, support programs and more.

A division of the National Institutes of Health, NIMH is a federal agency that provides research and treatment for mental health. The website is rich with resources, including information about research trials, latest news about various mental illnesses, and current, accurate information for the patients and families.

Part of NIMH's website, the Statistics section provides excellent, current data on mental health issues in the United States

This research and advocacy center is part of the U.S. Veterans Administration. The Center's mission is to provide research, education and training about post-traummatic stress disorder in veterans.

The NYS Office of Mental Health operates psychiatric facilities and oversees many mental health programs in the state. The website provides links to programs and resources for the mentally ill, as well as publications of the office.