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[Print-friendly version] If you have ANY questions about any aspect of mental health, the Web is an amazing resource. *Disclaimer: While we offer these links, the views presented are not necessarily those of Counselling Services. Nor can we continually monitor the changes and additions sites might make. We make no claims about the quality or accuracy of opinions and information you might find. As with all advice, treat the views and information with caution. If you need to clarify anything or just want to talk about what's happening, make an appointment with a counsellor at Counselling Services. NB: These web pages were accurate in July 2001. Things change. If the link doesn't work, let us know. General lists www.mentalhealth.com Well constructed index with most of the sites listed. A good starting point. Hours of browsing guaranteed. Excellent site. mhsource.com A Directory of links organized alphabetically by topic area. Covers every imaginable mental health topic. www.psychwww.com Extensive list of links on a huge number of related topics. A good starting point. Has a number of self help quizzes. Also links to "Careers in Psychology". www.psychcentral.com Well constructed index on a range of topics for public and professionals. 5 Star rating. Each link is reviewed and rated. www.selfhelpmagazine.com/ www.student-affairs.buffalo.edu/shs/ccenter/selfhelp.php Virtual pamphlets aimed at the university population. Excellent resource. Life can be confusing. Find the answers here: Go ask Alice You name it, somebody's asked a question about it. A most excellent resource. Interactive site moodgym.anu.edu.au Interesting site. Educative. Uses cognitive behavioural approach for anxiety/depression. Is an Australian site with research backing. 5 star rating. More specific sites Addiction - drugs - www.well.com/user/woa/ - information on all types of drugs Depression - mhsource.com/disorders Grief - www.rivendell.org Internet Addiction - www.netaddiction.com - resource for internet addiction and online counselling. Panic and Anxiety - www.anxietynetwork.com - Social anxiety, panic and generalized anxiety. Good resource. Self-injury - www.palace.net/~llama/psych/injury.html You are not the only one. For Information and support. Sexual Abuse/Incest/Assault - www.jimhopper.com/male-ab/ - male survivors Sleep - www.sleepnet.com/links.htm - the source for sleep links on the net. Get the lowdown on how to get a good night's sleep: - www.ksu.edu/usc/topics/life/sleep.html - Loaded with tips on how to get a good nights sleep Stress - www.coolnurse.com/stress.htm - up-to-date site dealing with stress Suicide - www.metanoia.org/suicide - If you are thinking about suicide ... READ THIS FIRST!! - www.save.org - au.reachout.com - A site for young Australians. Tests - www.2h.com - interactive personality and IQ tests. To be taken with a grain of salt and a pinch of scepticism. - www.queendom.com/tests/index.html - IQ, personality, attitude. Therapies - www.behavior.net - Learn about the different therapies from the experts. Good for research. Trauma - trauma-pages.com - The place to start your search. Professionals and lay people will be satisfied.