National Associations & InstitutesAmerican Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychological Association
Association for Psychological Science
National Mental Health Information Center
National Alliance for The Mentally Ill (NAMI)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
National Mental Health Association
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Anxiety DisordersAnxiety Disorders Association of America
Freedom From Fear
Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program - NIMH
The Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program (MAP) is the world’s largest research program focused on mood and anxiety disorders. Our nationally and internationally renowned clinical researchers and basic scientists investigate the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of serious mood and anxiety disorders. The program is divided into research groups specializing in depression, bipolar disorder (manic‑depression), anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. We have experts working with children, adolescents and adults.
WebMD-Anxiety & Panic Disorders Health Center
Cognitive Therapy & Cognitive Behavioral TherapyAlbert Ellis Institute
Association for Behavioral And Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)
Beck Institute
GiftednessSt. Johns County School District Gifted Program
Duval County School District Gifted Program
The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
NAGC is an organization of parents, teachers, educators, other professionals, and community leaders who unite to address the unique needs of children and youth with demonstrated gifts and talents as well as those children who may be able to develop their talent potential with appropriate educational experiences.
Florida Association for The Gifted (FLAG)
FLAG is an affiliate of The National Association for Gifted Children (NSGC). The mission of FLAG is to support educationally appropriate programs for gifted students through exchanging information, promoting research, supporting constructive changes in all areas of gifted education, and cooperating with local and state organizations in reaching mutual goals and objectives in support of students who are gifted.
Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG)
SENG seeks to inform gifted individuals, their families, and the professionals who work with them about the unique social and emotional needs of gifted persons. We support programs that foster in gifted individuals the mental health and social competence necessary for them to be free to choose ways to develop and express their abilities and talents fully. With support, gifted individuals can develop abilities that enhance their own lives and the lives of others. Without understanding and support, they may be inhibited in the development of their gifts and talents, which can result in significant negative personal and societal consequences. The mission of SENG is to empower caring families and communities to influence more positively and effectively the development of giftedness in those individuals entrusted to their care.
American Psychological Association Center for Gifted Education Policy
The Center's mission is to generate public awareness, advocacy, clinical applications, and cutting-edge research ideas that will enhance the achievement and performance of children and adolescents with special gifts and talents in all domains, including the academic disciplines, the performing arts, sports, and the professions.
Davidson Institute for Talent Development
Our mission is to recognize, nurture and support profoundly intelligent young people and to provide opportunities for them to develop their talents to make a positive difference.
Joan Freeman
Joan Freeman is a distinguished psychologist working in the development of human abilities to their highest levels. She has conducted and supervised substantial research, notably her continuing study of gifted children since 1974, and has published widely in this area, including 16 books.
Learning DisabilitiesSt. Johns County School District Exceptional Student Education Services
Duval County School District Exceptional Student Education Services
Mood DisordersDepression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
The mission of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is to provide hope, help, and support to improve the lives of people living with depression or bipolar disorder. DBSA pursues and accomplishes this mission through peer-based, recovery-oriented, empowering services and resources when people want them, where they want them, and how they want them.
Families for Depression Awareness
Families for Depression Awareness helps families recognize and cope with depressive disorders to get people well and prevent suicides.
Our Purpose: To help families recognize and manage the various forms of depression and associated mood disorders. To reduce stigma associated with depressive disorders. To unite families and help them heal in coping with depression.
International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression (iFred)
The International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression (iFred), is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to researching causes of depression, to support those dealing with depression, and to combat the stigma associated with depression.
Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program - NIMH
The Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program (MAP) is the world’s largest research program focused on mood and anxiety disorders. Our nationally and internationally renowned clinical researchers and basic scientists investigate the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of serious mood and anxiety disorders. The program is divided into research groups specializing in depression, bipolar disorder (manic‑depression), anxiety disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. We have experts working with children, adolescents and adults.
National Foundation For Depressive Illness (NAFDI)
NAFDI was established in 1983 to provide public and professional information about affective disorders, the availability of treatment, and the urgent need for further research.
WebMD-Depression Health Center
Self-EsteemNathaniel Branden
The name Nathaniel Branden has become synonymous with "the psychology of self-esteem," a field he began pioneering over thirty years ago.
National Association for Self-Esteem (NASE)
The purpose of NASE is to fully integrate self-esteem into the fabric of American society so that every individual, no matter what their age or background, experiences personal worth and happiness. NASE believes self-esteem is "The experience of being capable of meeting life's challenges and being worthy of happiness." They also believe in personal responsibility and accountability.
Sex And Sex TherapyKinsey Institute
The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction at Indiana University promotes interdisciplinary research and scholarship in the fields of human sexuality, gender, and reproduction. The Institute was founded in 1947, just before the publication of Sexual Behavior in the Human Male in 1948.
Frequently Asked Sexuality Questions to The Kinsey Institute
A wealth of concise information (and a bibliography) on: Age at First Intercourse, BDSM, Contraception, Infidelity, Fantasy, Frequency of Sex, Homosexuality, HIV/AIDS, Internet Pornography, Masturbation, Number of Partners, Orgasm, Penis Size, Pregnancy, Prostitution, Reproductive Health, Sex and Relationships, Sex Practices, Sexual Violence, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Teen Sexual Activity.
Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)
SIECUS was founded in 1964 to provide education and information about sexuality and sexual and reproductive health. SIECUS affirms that sexuality is a fundamental part of being human, one that is worthy of dignity and respect. They advocate for the right of all people to accurate information, comprehensive education about sexuality, and sexual health services. SIECUS works to create a world that ensures social justice and sexual rights.
Sexual Health Network
The Sexual Health Network is dedicated to providing easy access to sexuality information, education, support, and other resources including sexually transmitted diseases and herpes and gentital herpes as well as herpes pictures. Credentialed experts provide sexuality education from pleasure and orgasm to sexually transmitted diseases, sexual dysfunction, and sex and disability.
Erectile Dysfunction from The National Institutes of Health
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the causes, symptoms, and treatments for erectile dysfunction in men.
American Urological Association
UrologyHealth.org - the American Urological Association's online patient information resource. UrologyHealth.org was written and reviewed by urology experts in partnership with the American Foundation for Urologic Disease. Visitors can search by choosing from adult or pediatric conditions, or by entering a condition using the search option. Content is accompanied by medical illustrations when appropriate.
Aging and Human Sexuality Resource Guide from The American Psychological Association
Lists current journal articles, books, films, and organizations that pertain to aging and sexuality.
Sexual Orientation and Homosexuality from The American Psychological Association
An unbiased introduction to the sject of sexual orientation.
Answers to Your Questions For a Better Understanding of Sexual Orientation & Homosexuality from The American Psychological Association
This pamphlet is designed to provide accurate information for those who want to better understand sexual orientation and the impact of prejudice and discrimination on those who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual.
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