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TO BE LISTED: Generally we only list sites that provide
FREE information in enough detail and clarity so that the user may
benefit. Many commercial sites that charge for information give small
amounts of free information only to entice buyers. We generally don't list these
sites.
COMMON PROBLEM OF MOST SITES: Even
most listed sites offer only very brief or general information and do not
provide enough information for true self-help. Example: Most sites talk "about"
depression or about depression treatments (such as therapy or medication), most
don't tell "how to" overcome depression.
| CSULB=> |
CSULB resource or our
own resource. We don't rate our own materials. All are free and provide
extensive "how to" information about each topic. |
| ***** |
Rare and outstanding site, a must to
visit. Its information is of extremely high quality and is comprehensive
and very readable. Very user friendly. |
| **** |
Unusually excellent site and should be
visited. It may not rate quite as highly on one of the above aspects, but
is excellent in quality, comprehensiveness, and user friendliness. |
| *** |
Very good site worth the visit. It
may be lacking in comprehensiveness, quality, or user friendliness. |
| ** |
Good. It has some good information, but
may be significantly lacking in other areas. |
| * |
Poor to fair site. Generally we
don't list these. |
| Not Rated |
We have not adequately checked this site,
but it is getting a temporay listing because it was well rated or listed
by some site we trust. |
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CSULB=>You Can Choose To Be Happy: "Rise Above"
Anxiety, Anger, and Depression
Free specific 'how to'
information in on-line book chapters and brochures on relationships, loneliness,
academic success, assertiveness, emotional control, time management, etc. Tom G. Stevens PhD
http://www.csulb.edu/~tstevens
***Virtual Pamphlet Collection of the
University of Chicago
Free online pamphlets about relationships and many other topics written by
psychologists and other counselors from University Counseling Centers across
U.S.A.
http://counseling.uchicago.edu/vpc
***American Psychology Association Free online
search for self-help topics.
Good information, but much not written for general public.
http://www.apa.org/psychnet/
*** Self-Growth.com
is the one of the most complete
guides to information about Self -Improvement, Personal Growth and Self Help on
the Internet. It is designed to be an organized directory, with articles and
references to thousands of other Web Sites on the World Wide Web.
http://www.selfgrowth.com
*** Internet Mental Health
A web site for persons suffering from
various types of psychological problems from anxiety disorders to
schizophrenia. Has information about the disorders and many internet
links.
http://www.mentalhealth.com
For direct link to list of resources
by psychological disorders at Internet Mental Health site organized by types of
mental disorders. Short on practical self-help information, but can start
here.
http://www.mentalhealth.com/fr13.html
***National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/home.cfm
***World Health Organization Clinical Research Unit for
Anxiety and Depression information. Detailed information about clinical
categories related to depression and anxiety such as panic disorder, major
depression, trauma, agoraphobia, social phobia, etc. Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety Disorders at St Vincent's
Hospital, Sydney
http://www.crufad.com/cru_index.htm
*** Dr. Grohol's Mental Health Page
A comprehensive guide to psychological disorders of all types and many related
internet references. It is short on actual practical, specific self-help
information (as many sites are).
psychcentral.com/
Internet links at http://psychcentral.com/resources/
**Brochures and Articles Related to Psychology from Psych
Web
http://www.psychwww.com/resource/brochure.htm
***Cardiff University Counseling Center. Has many
tips and links on a variety of problems that are common to college students.
http://www.cf.ac.uk/ssd/counselling/
**Help for life skills
http://www.mindtools.com/index.html
**International Network On Personal Meaning
Dr. Paul Wong, Existential and
Cognitive Psychology
http://www.meaning.ca
Note: For help finding all types of
helping services in California (from hot lines and
self-help groups, from hospitals to shelters) go to: http://www.resourcedirectory.com/index.html
[Start with their mini-guides. If possible find a hard
copy of their Rainbow Resource book for your area. This is
the most complete guide to all types of services for all of
California divided by cities and other regions.]
