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You will find many links throughout this website, on pages where they are relevant. I have repeated them here, for a complete listing, along with additional sites for each topic, that you may find helpful. A web page of the National Mental Health Association, containing frequently asked questions and links to pages on specific topics. Includes information on depression, eating disorders, anxiety, etc. From the website of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, this page addresses questions such as “What is a Marriage and Family Therapist?”, “ Why use a Marriage and Family Therapist?” etc. A Canadian website devoted to medications commonly prescribed for mental health reasons. Specific pages for each drug lists potential benefits, side-effects, etc. A list of common myths about mental health. While some of these are phrased specifically for army personnel, the responses are generally applicable for anyone considering mental health treatment. Ten guidelines for finding the best mental health professional to meet your needs. Written by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Relationships and Communication An article describing skills and tips for good communication. A website hosted by the BBC including articles on many facets of conflict. How to identify your style in managing conflict, productive arguing, etc. This website provides a list of articles devoted to communication, including guidelines for fighting, talking about sex, and taking care of yourself. A free online test site that will give you a basic idea of your personality type. This uses the Myers-Briggs personality types, based on the work of Carl Jung. A list of resources, questions, meetings, etc. in the SF Bay Area. Includes questions to help determine if alcohol is influencing you or someone you love in addictive ways; special notes for teenagers; and newsletters. Gay & Lesbian resources for recovery. Resources for anyone trying to shift their relationship with crystal meth. Al-Anon & Alateen information for Northern California. These organizations are for anyone who is affected by someone else’s drinking or use, such as friends or family members. Information about Overeaters Anonymous in San Francisco, including questions to help you determine if OA would be helpful for you. A list of many resources related to Alcoholics Anonymous, including history, meetings, definitions, etc. San Francisco Narcotics Anonymous website. For anyone who may be influenced by drugs in an addictive way. Cocaine Anonymous 12-step meetings in San Francisco and other North San Francisco areas. Fertility Plus - A non-profit website providing information written by patients, for patients about trying to conceive. Serono Fertility - Website includes many 'booklets' addressing various aspects of infertility, including ovulation induction, male infertility, assisted reproduction technologies, dealing with insurance, and the emotional demands of dealing with infertility. This site is sponsored by Serono S.A., which is a global biotechnology leader headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. listing this link does not constitute an endoresement or recomendation of serrano. UCSF - UCSF is a provider in San Francisco of infertility treatments, including male and female medical procedures. Their website includes a list of all of their services and providers. Listing this site does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of UCSF. Surrogacy Alternatives - For families considering surrogacy, this website addresses many of the aspects involved. The information provided is a good sampling of important things to consider regarding surrogacy. Listing this site does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of Surrogacy Alternatives, Inc. Queer Parents - Website for Prospective Queer Parents, a San Francisco-based organization whose purpose is to provide a forum for the exchange of information and a social gathering space for queer (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, etc.) people who are interested in child raising and parenting. The home page for the National Association of Gifted Children. Specific pages devoted
to parenting, publications, summer and enrichment programs, etc.
The University of California San Francisco AIDS Health Project offers free support groups and short-term individual psychotherapy counseling to both individuals, and to couples. Services are available for those living with HIV/AIDS, and also anyone who is HIV-Negative and concerned about HIV risk and exposure, or wanting to remain HIV Negative. A multi-purpose community-based and non profit outpatient counseling center, New Leaf is one of the nation's largest counseling centers for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities. It provides free and low-cost psychotherapy for appropriate clients, and offers group and individual services to address addiction and recovery. This is the website for the Tom Weddell Health Center, which includes a Transgender Clinic. The website for the San Francisco Lavender Youth Recreation and Information Center (LYRIC). This is a community center for LGBTQQ youth age 23 and under, and offers mental health services and many other programs. The website for the Center for Lesbian Health Research, at the University of California, San Francisco. This contains many articles concerning physical and mental health topics of particular relevance to lesbians. A website devoted to gay men’s health, including mental health. The San Francisco Tenderloin AIDS Resource Center (TARC). TARC is a San Francisco based non-profit working to empower the community we serve to lessen the incidence of HIV infection, disease progression and homelessness among the residents of the Tenderloin neighborhood using harm reduction philosophy and practice. They also offer many services for the transgendered population. The San Francisco Lesbian and
Gay Community Center often offers events concerning mental health.
It also is a great resource for finding support groups, activities,
and other community resources. This web article discusses couples’ therapy and issues that couples may work on in psychotherapy, as researched by the American Mental Health Alliance. A reprint from “Psychology Today” magazine, this article is called “Six Truths for Couples”. A website devoted to articles about mental health. This page lists articles addressing how relationship issues can impact men and women differently. It also points to pages dealing with men’s mental health, women’s mental health, gay and lesbian relationships, etc. This is an extensive compendium of articles addressing many situations that couples may encounter. Includes how to live with someone with a specific difficulty (depression, ADHD, etc.) how to learn about yourself from relationships, “how to” guides and fact sheets, etc. This article from mayoclinic.com, for CNN, describes the role of marriage and family therapy in helping to address issues that may arise in relationships. An online brochure by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. This describes the background and minimum qualifications that MFTs bring to couple’s and family work. A web site of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this page discusses child and adolescent mental health. Other pages on the site provide resources for specific aspects of childrearing: dealing with drugs and alcohol, resources for parents, etc. An extensive collection of articles on parenting and how to address the mental health needs of children. This website includes articles on many different specific difficulties, including anger, eating disorders, depression, gifted children, and ADHD. A web site devoted to producing booklets and information directed to children. Most focus on helping children with specific problems they may encounter, such as bullying, divorce, eating disorders, ADHD, etc. Articles by the American Mental Health Association on various topics about psychotherapy in general, as well as parenting, children’s mental health, etc. |
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