Most individuals and families may have difficulty accepting that they or their loved one has a mental illness. If you think you or your loved one may be exhibiting some of the symptoms of a mental illness, there are many resources available to help.

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is a leading authority on causes, resources, and support for children, adults and seniors. However, we have listed many other websites that provide comprehensive information and resources.

Below are links to other resources that can be very helpful in your search for mental illness information, clinical trials and disease descriptions.

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Attention Deficit Disorder Association

The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is the world’s leading adult ADHD organization. Our mission is to provide information, resources and networking opportunities to help adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) lead better lives. We are an international non-profit organization, founded twenty years ago by adult ADHD support group leaders to share information, resources and provide support for one another

The Anxiety Disorders Association of America

The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to informing the public, health care professionals, and media that anxiety disorders are real, serious, and treatable. ADAA promotes the early diagnosis, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders, and it is committed to improving the lives of the people who suffer from them.

Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research with the mission: To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

American Diabetes Association

Non-profit health organization providing diabetes research, advocacy services, and information, including information on the complications of diabetes, such as diabetic neuropathy.

American Heart Association

The mission of the American Hear Association is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question.

CenterWatch

The global source of news, directories, proprietary market research, and analysis for clinical trials professionals and patients.

CHADD Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

CHADD is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families.

Clinical Connection

Clinical Connection is the leading source for trustworthy and timely clinical trials information, listings and notifications.

ClinicalTrials.Gov

ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov gives you information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details. This information should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals.

Clinical Trials Centers

An Alliance of experienced community research sites with distinct geographic, administrative and operational identities. We are industry colleagues linked by the desire to foster mutual growth and quality.

Clinical Trial Search

A website with many links to an abundance of clinical research studies, clinical trial studies and medical research information and resources.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses. The organization fosters an environment of understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically based tools and information written in language the general public can understand. DBSA supports research to promote more timely diagnosis, develop more effective and tolerable treatments, and discover a cure. The organization works to ensure that people living with mood disorders are treated equitably.

Healthline ADD/ADHD Learning Center

Medical information for healthy living.

MAGNUM – The National Migraine Association

MAGNUM: Migraine Awareness Group: A National Understanding for Migraineurs, was created to bring public awareness utilizing the electronic, print and artistic mediums, to the fact that Migraine is a true biologic neurological disease, to assist Migraine sufferers, their families, and coworkers, and to help improve the quality of life of Migraine sufferers worldwide.

National Headache Foundation

The National Headache Foundation is the world's largest voluntary organization for the support of headache sufferers.

Mental Health America

Over 100 years of advocacy, public education, and support for Americans with mental health conditions—by which they have transformed our nation’s approach to mental health by working to create a just, humane and healthy society.

National Alliance for Mental Illness

NAMI has several resources for families and caregivers that may be helpful to you. In addition, the NAMI has local chapters all over the country and may have one in your area.

National Fibromyalgia Association

A 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is: To develop and execute programs dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with fibromyalgia.

National Institutes of Health

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research. Helping to lead the way toward important medical discoveries that improve people's health and save lives, NIH scientists investigate ways to prevent disease as well as the causes, treatments, and even cures for common and rare diseases. Composed of 27 Institutes and Centers, the NIH provides leadership and financial support to researchers in every state and throughout the world.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders

The mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is to reduce the burden of neurological disease - a burden borne by every age group, by every segment of society, by people all over the world.

National Mental Health Association

Mental Health America is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, public education, and support for Americans with mental health conditions.

National Sleep Foundation

An organization dedicated to waking America to the importance of sleep.