Learning to view a glass as half-full rather than
          half-empty, redefining problems as opportunities
     for growth, or increasing one’s confidence
to view more options as viable might be the
           new perspective that works in your situation.
Links


Grief

Griefnet.org
An internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss.

The Compassionate Friends
A national, nonprofit, self-help support organization for families grieving the death of a child of any age.

Depression

National Institute of Mental Health - Depression
A detailed booklet on depression published by the National Insitute on Mental Health.

International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression (iFred)
An organization dedicated to researching causes of depression and supporting those dealing with depression.

Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association
A community organization serving individuals affected by depression or bipolar disorder and their families.

Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous
Information on alcoholics anonymous including how to find a local meeting.

Al-Anon/Alateen
Information for adults and teens affected by someone's drinking including how to find a meeting.

WINGS Foundation, Inc.
A resource for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

General Resources

Maryland Psychological Association
Articles and resources for mental health infomation.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
A grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families.

American Psychological Association
Information and articles on topics having to do with psychology.

AtHealth.com
General infomation on various mental health topics.

American Psychiatric Association
General information and resources on psychiatry.

The National Mental Health Association
General information on various mental health topics.

Anxiety

Anxieties.com
A self-help website for individuals suffering from various anxiety disorders.

Eating Disorders

The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt
Information on eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and compulsive overeating.