Resource Links
Associations & Institutes
- American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- American Counseling Association
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Psychological Association
- Association for Psychological Science
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- National Institute of Mental Health
- Mental Health America
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism
- Autism New Jersey is a great resource, as they are a statewide network of parents and professionals dedicated to improving lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. They provide parent trainings, as well as other resources and referrals. You can call their hotline (800.4.AUTISM) or visit their website for more information.
- NJ Resource Guide which can help her find many local resources, including parent trainings. Click on the link, then select a category and enter your zip code to find the resources closest to your area. In particular, she may want to look under “School Age – Ages 5-22” for parent training opportunities, or under “Community and Support Network” for other local supports.
- 100 Day Kit. This is a great introduction to the world of autism, designed for parents who have just received their child’s diagnosis. However, it may also be a useful resource for those unfamiliar with autism.
- Autism Family Services of New Jersey
- Parents of Autistic Children
- Faces for Autism
- Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation
- Online caregiver course available through AGI/Houlton Institute– this provides evidence-based practices for those who support the daily-living needs of adolescents, young adults and adults with autism.
- NJ’s Parent Training and Information Center for additional local supports
- For many other resources go to Autism Speaks website – take a look at our Resource Library and Family Services Tool Kits for much more information
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
Chronic Fatigue
Depression
Diagnosis
Dissociation and Traumatic Stress
Eating Disorders
Journals & Magazines
- ADHD Report
- Anxiety, Stress and Coping
- Autism
- Childhood
- Dementia
- Drug and Alcohol Review
- Dyslexia
- Early Child Development and Care
- Eating Disorders
- Educational Assessment
- Journal of Gambling Studies
- Journal of Happiness Studies
- Journal of Mental Health and Aging
- Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
- Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
- Loss, Grief & Care
- Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
- Metaphor and Symbol
- Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
- Parenting
- Personal Relationships
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Psychiatric Bulletin
- Psychology of Men & Masculinity
- Psychology Today
- Substance Abuse
- Trauma, Violence & Abuse
Medications and Health Supplements
Suicide Awareness and Hotlines
Additional Mental Health Care & Counseling Resources
American Psychological Association’s Disaster Response Network
Disaster Response Network professionals engage in a crisis response to disasters. Resources include trauma response guidelines and self care resources.
American Red Cross
Organization responds to the immediate needs of crisis/trauma survivors. Training for professionals to become first responders provided by Red Cross.
EMDR International Association
Organization for professionals who use EMDR.
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
An international collection of studies, research and education regarding trauma. Organization is responsible for the publication, Journal of Traumatic Stress. Includes membership opportunities. Also provides guidelines for treatment of trauma.
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
Program works to educate professionals and nonprofessionals about trauma and evidenced based practices for trauma interventions. Site provides definitions of different types of trauma and evidence based practice resources.
Sidran Institute: Traumatic Stress Education and Advocacy
An international non-profit organization dedicated to assisting individuals, professionals and communities. The Institute works to provide education and resources related to trauma informed care. Additional information is offered regarding dissociation and co-occurring disorders such as substance abuse.
The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
Association dedicated to research and education on trauma and dissociation. Includes extensive resources for professionals such as literature and trainings. An informative FAQ section and information for clients. Additionally, an extensive list of additional electronic resources.
The Trauma Center at Justice Resource Institute
The Center is a treatment and training center founded by Dr. van der Kolk internationally renowned expert in trauma. Trainings are provided for practitioners, resources to evidenced based methods and recent research. Also provides direct services to trauma survivors
United States Department of Veterans Affairs: National Center for PTSD
Information for survivors and providers. Information on veteran’s benefits. Resources for PTSD diagnosis. Extensive information regarding PTSD such as the neurobiology of PTSD information and resources for PTSD interventions.
