Emergency and Urgent Mental health Services
ADHD
CHADD.org -This non-profit, consumer groups for children and adults with ADHD (1) serves as a clearinghouse for evidence-based ADHD information, (2) offers family support group options, and (3) provides public advocacy.
NIMH - The National Institute of Mental Health offers excellent, clear, concise information on ADHD diagnosis and treatment.
ANXIETY
Meditate Anytime, Anywhere - article
AUTISM
BIPOLAR
NIMH - The National Institute of Mental Health offers excellent information on the different types of Bipolar Disorder, frequent co-occurring diagnoses, and treatment options.
“What Bipolar II Feels Like” - New York Times
DEPRESSION
Gambling
LGBTQ Resources
Prism Healthcare - Healthcare, testing and some mental health support.
MEDICINES
PARENTING
Think:Kids - Collaborative Problem Solving resource
"What Teenagers Are Learning From Online Porn" - New York Times
Video Game Dependence "Parenting The Fortnite Addict" - New York Times
"The Art of Screen Time" by Anya Kamenetz. This excellent book offers parents a foundation towards a media strategy that will work for the family
“Kids Are Watching Pornography. Here’s How to Talk About It.” - New York Times
“The Psychology Behind Sibling Rivalry” - New York Times
Pregnancy and Postpartum
Baby Blues Connection - Baby Blues Connection is a parent to parent support service based in Portland offering phone, group, and web based peer support.
Postpartum Support International - Postpartum Support International is dedicated to helping men and women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, the most common complication of childbirth.
The Postpartum Stress Center -The Postpartum Stress Center is a treatment and professional training center for prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety.
Mother & Child Education Center - Provides prenatal & parenting classes, supplies such as diapers, clothing and food, and access to additional resources through community partners.
SLEEP
THERAPY
Anxiety and Depression Association of America - Various therapy descriptions
Portland Therapy Center - A resource to find available therapy providers
Lifestance - A resource to find available therapy providers
OTHER USEFUL LINKS
NIMH - The National Institute of Mental Health
NAMI Oregon - The National Alliance on Mental Health provides educational resources and connection to several support groups.
Psychiatry.org - Resources for common mental health disorders.