Adjustment and Growth
This section of Chapter 2 discusses psychological adjustment and growth, including factors that contribute to the development of high self-esteem. This site, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, provides a self-help guide to builing self-esteem.
Visit the The Center for Mental Health Services web site
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Understanding Mental Illness
This section of Chapter 2 discusses signs and symptoms of mental illness as well as treatment options. The Web site below, which is sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), provides an online publication about psychotherapeutic drugs that describes how drugs can be used as part of the treatment of mental health disorders. The NIMH is a agency of the National Institutes of Health and a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The mission of the NIMH is to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders.
Visit the National Institute of Mental Health web site
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Common Psychological Disorders
This section of Chapter 2 discusses common psychological disorders including depression and bipolar disorder. A goal of the Depression and Bipolar Alliance is to educate the public about these conditions. The Alliance's Web site below contains information on the causes and symptoms of mood disorders as well as treatments.
Visit the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance web site
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Common Psychological Disorders
This section of Chapter 2 discusses common psychological disorders, including eating disorders. The National Eating Disorders Association Web site below provides specific information about eating disorders. The site also provides information about eating disorder help-lines and referrals. The Association is a non-profit organization of health care professionals and the public who are dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.
Visit the The National Eating Disorders Association web site
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Suicide
This section of Chapter 2 discusses suicide. The Web site below provides current information on suicide. The site is sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
Visit the The National Institute of Mental Health web site
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