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 The Obsessive Compulsive Foundation states that its mission is to educate the public and professionals, provide assistance to those with OCD, and support research. Among the information found at this site:
- OCD newsletter providing information on research, resources, and treatment
- Information on an annual three day conference on OCD for patients, professionals, and other interested individuals
- Information on the Behavior Therapy Institute (provides OCD training for professionals)
- Available research grants as well as a place to recruit subjects and to become part of an ongoing study
- OCD support groups
- OCD publications
Behavior Therapy of New York. Located in midtown Manhattan next to Grand Central Station, Dr. Robert Udewitz provides psychological tools to improve the lives of adults and children by combining cognitive behavior therapy and biofeedback approaches. This site contains information on:
- Various types of problems experienced by adults with behavior difficulties.
- Treatments for children dealing with problems such as anxiety, OCD, Hyperactivity, etc.
- Different types of treatment approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Biofeedback, Stress Management and Relaxation and others.
- Articles on behavior therapy.
Cherry's Website: Working Together To Turn Ocd Caterpillars Into Butterflies: This Website is the personal page of an individual with OCD. She includes information such as:
- Pictures from the OCD Conference
- Definition of OCD (includes DSM IV definition)
- What to look for in a therapist
- Personal OCD humor, poetry, and success stories
- Information on books and articles
- OCD chat room for AOL users
OC and Spectrum Disorders Association Web Site: The OC and Spectrum Disorders Association is a nonprofit organization based in California with the aim of: assisting families, educators, and support systems involved with those with OCD; educating medical and mental health professionals, and participating in legislative activities affecting public and private mental health benefits in California. Their Web Site includes information on:
- Crisis numbers and online counselling
- OCD support groups
- OCD description and treatment (behavior therapy and drug therapy)
- Information on medication
- Sections on legislation, question and answer, online support chat, book ordering, and various screening measures (OCD screening checklist, DSM IV criteria, YBOCS, NIMH Screening Test for OCD, Online Depression Screening Test, Online Attention Deficit Disorder Test, and Stress Tests)
- Section to recruit subjects for OCD research and to join a research project
OCD page for the National Institute of Mental Health:
It contains information on:
- Description of OCD, as well as possible causes and key features of the disorder
- Case examples
- Treatments (behavior therapy and medication)
- Tips on what the family can do
- Current research
- Books and videos
- Links to NIMH homepage
The Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Resource Center runs this Web site with information on:
- OCD in children and adolescents including sections on what OCD is, fun and games, and artwork by children with OCD
- Physicians' network with information on OCD treatment and discussion groups
- Medication information
- Case descriptions of OCD
- Descriptions of OCD symptoms and delineating what is OCD and what is not
- Theories on the causes of OCD and its treatment
- Resources and books and pamphlets
- Information for family members
Fairlight Consulting Homepage: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Server with information on:
- Links to sites with information on research and treatment
- Personal resources (including mailing lists for family and friends of those with OCD and for teens with OCD)
- Bulletin board to send and receive messages
- Medication and treatment centers
- Definitions of OCD
- Abstracts and articles on medication, OCD, and Trichotillomania
- Trichotillomania Subserver with:
- Definition of Trichotillomania
- Abstracts on Trichotillomania
- Bulletin board to send and receive messages
- Research and Treatment
The Mental Health Infosource page contains information on:
- Articles on OCD including articles on Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Trichotillomania
- Conferences
- Measurements (Y-BOCS, Patient Self Rating Scale, and NIMH Global Scale)
- Section in which consumers and professionals can ask questions
Psych Central: At Dr. Grohol's Mental Health Page you will find:
- Book reviews
- Mailing lists for professionals and consumers
- Newsgroups
- Frequently asked questions
- Mental health chats
- Suicide helplines
The Mental Health Net is a guide to mental health resources on the Internet. On this page you will find:
- Articles and publications
- Online support
- Related sites, newsgroups, and mailing lists
Behavior Online is a source for mental health and applied behavioral science professionals. Here you will find:
- Ongoing discussions on various therapies
- Organizations and Information groups
- Various resources
The Awareness Foundation for OCD and Related Disorders is an organization promoting education about OCD. On its Web page you will find:
- Definition of OCD
- Information on professional speakers that make presentations to: school personnel, parents, students, community groups, family groups, support groups, health care providers, and professional organizations
- Information on videos and books about OCD
Health-Center's Web Page on OCD contains:
- Descriptions of OCD and how it impacts lives
- Discussion boards
- Information on seeking help
- Information on treatments
The Internet Mental Health's Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Page provides:
- Definitions of OCD
- Treatment guidelines
- Booklets, magazine articles, and research articles
The Trichotillomania Learning Center states that its goal is to increase public awareness of trichotillomania, create a self help group, and raise funds for finding a cure. At its Web page you will find:
- Definition of trichotillomania
- Information on events
- How to join the organization
- Resources, support groups, and videos
The Pioneer Clinic: Trichotillomania Treatment and Educational Center: At this site you will find:
- Definitions and descriptions of trichotillomania
- Information on treatment
- Books, videos, and a newsletter by the Pioneer Clinic
- Resources for Minneapolis/St. Paul residents
- Information on their intensive treatment of trichotillomania
Resources for trichotillomania including:
- Books, magazines, newspaper clippings, and scientific journal articles
- Mailing lists
- On line discussion group
- Treatment techniques
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America Web Page contains information for both the professional and consumer about anxiety disorders, including information regarding:
- Treatment
- Upcoming events
- Bulletin Boards
- Publications
- Self help groups and listings of professional therapists
- Continuing education
Grant Me The Serenity...Self-Help and Recovery: This website is a source of information on addiction, abuse, self-help, mental health, and recovery sources for those that are in need of help and their family and friends. It contains the following information:
- Links to support groups, recovery groups, and discussion groups
- Treatment facilities
- Self-help books
- Prayers, quotes, and affirmations
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