We have compiled some links to web pages on mental health, sexuality, and minority issues that we've found useful. These are sites that our staff and clients have used to find information or resources. Each link includes a brief description of the site. We welcome suggestions for this page - if there is a related site you've found useful, please let us know and we'll try to include it. We would love to exchange links with other sites; just email us the information about your site, and link with http://www.ipgcounseling.com, or one of our banners. Click for: ››  Mental Health Links ››  Links for Sexuality and Sexual Minorities ››  Links to Our Friends Mental Health Links Popular Mental Health Dr. Grohol's mental health site is arguably the oldest popular site of its kind on the web. It includes a directory of resources, detailed and accessible information about a wide range of psychological disorders, and lots of links. www.mentalhealth.about.com A resource directory that includes a glossary of psychological terms, information about psychological disorders and treatment, and mental health forums. Mood Disorders www.algy.com/anxiety This site provides information, support, and resources for those with anxiety disorders www.bipolarbrain.com A creative and inspiring site written by a bipolar sufferer, it includes educational information and creative writings. www.allaboutdepression.com This site has lots of information about clinical depression, including its causes and treatments, and lots of links to clinicians, self-help books, and local resources. Addictions www.addictionrecoveryguide.com A resource for those struggling with alcohol and drug addictions, it includes evaluations, links to 12 step and other programs, treatment locators, and holistic approaches to recovery. www.al-anon-alateen.org A resource for friends and family of alcoholics, based on the principles of Twelve- step programs. www.somethingfishy.org One of the most well known sites about eating disorders, it includes information about the causes and treatment of anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating, and other eating disorders. It has links to treatment centers, personal stories, and community support. Wellness/Prevention www.stressdoc.com A popular site full of the idiosyncratic but interesting views of the Stressdoc himself - part psychology, part philosophy and part social commentary. It includes a lot of information about stress and anger management. Sites for Professionals in Mental Health www.medscape.com A huge site full of medical information for professionals. It includes weekly news summaries for dozens of specialties; the psychiatry section has lots of mental health news. www.medweb.emory.edu An old and professionally-respected site, full of information and resources. www.apa.org This is the official site for the American Psychological Association; while some of the information is a bit technical, you will also find consumer-oriented mental health articles and a directory of psychologists by area. Therapist Referrals: The following sites offer links to therapists; most are organized by region and specialty. www.psychotherapistsearch.com www.find-a-therapist.com www.edreferral.com www.mentalhealth.net Links For Sexuality & Sexual Minorities Lesbian and Gay Related: Of the millons of these sites, here is one that is health-related and two relevant to those in the NYC metropolitan area. www.gayhealth.com A comprehensive information site that also includes a directory of professionals, gay news, and an "ask the doctor" section. www.njgaylife.com A resource directory with a calendar of events, and news for New Jersey. www.gaycenter.org The New York City gay and lesbian center's site, it includes a schedule of the center's events, NYC resources and links. www.jclgo.org A vital voice in Jersey City committed to bringing the GLBT community together. All kinds of glbt info in one centralized location - terrific resource. Bisexuality www.binetusa.org BiNetUSA is a organization that lobbies for policy changes and education about bisexuality. Their expressed purpose is to eliminate "biphobia" and discrimination based on sexual orientation. www.biresource.org The Bisexual Resource Center is a non profit educational organization devoted to educating the public about bisexuality and providing support network for individuals. Bisexually Aware Professionals Directory Transgender, B/D/S/M, and Polyamory http://transsexual.org A well-written site with lots of information about transsexuality, including historical and biological perspectives. www.genderpsychology.org A site written by a transsexual developmental psychologist, it includes information, resources, personal experiences, and links. www.hbigda.org This is the official site for the Harry Benjamin guidelines for transitioning. They decide upon the standards of care and ethical guidelines for medical doctors and psychologists to adhere to when treating transgender patients who want to transition. www.tes.org The website for TES (acronym for The Eulenspiegel Society), one of the world's oldest and largest social and educational organizations for b/d/s/m, located in New York. The site includes many links to other organizations and clubs. www.sexuality.org/bdsm.html This is a comprehensive site with lots of information and facts about b/d/s/m. www.lovemore.com This site includes information about polyamory, personal ads, chat rooms, and a links page organized by state. www.lovethatworks.org The site for the Institute for 21st Century Relationships, a professionally-run organization that sponsors conferences and a journal about "sexualove", another term for polyamory. It includes popular as well as scientific information. The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) This is a national organization committed to altering the political, legal, and social environment in the United States in order to guarantee equal rights for consenting adults who practice forms of alternative sexual expression. Sites for Professionals in Sexuality www.aasect.org This is the site for the American Associations for Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists, the biggest professional organization for "sexology" people in the U.S. There are consumer articles here as well on topical issues of sexuality (e.g., about abstinence-only sex education, about intergenerational sex in the clergy). www.siecus.org The site for the largest sex education organization in the world, it designs, disseminates, and defends sex positive education. SIECUS, for example, helped put information about gay and lesbian lifestyles in school education curricula and currently lobbies strongly against "just say no" sex education strategies. www.sexuality.org This is a very progressive site that includes information about alternative sexual lifestyles. It is a bit more radical than aasect.org or siecus.org; you will find links to articles on polyamory and bdsm on the homepage, for example. Therapist Referrals for Sexual Minorites www.ncsfreedom.org/kap Includes referrals to "kink-aware professionals", i.e. therapists comfortable with and knowledgeable about b/d/s/m, fetishes, and so on. www.polychromatic.com/pfp This site has referrals to poly-friendly professionals. Links To Our Friends Michael Shernoff is a leading gay therapist in the New York City area with many important articles and books - many can be found on his site.