Schizophrenia: Other Places To Get Help

The American Psychiatric Association is a national society of physicians who specialize in mental and emotional health. This Web site provides information on how to contact the society's information center for a local referral for a psychiatrist in your area. You can also request pamphlets and other resources from this organization at the address above. Be sure to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) for literature.

The National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia And Depression (NARSAD) is a national, not-for-profit organization with a primary objective of raising funds to find the causes of, develop better treatments for, and find ways to prevent severe mental illnesses. A free newsletter can be obtained by calling the phone numbers above.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is a national self-help and family advocacy organization dedicated solely to improving the lives of people with severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. NAMI focuses on support, education, advocacy, and research. The mission of the organization is to "eradicate mental illness and improve the quality of life of those affected by these diseases."

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides information to help people better understand mental health, mental disorders, and behavioral problems. NIMH does not provide referrals to mental health professionals or treatment for mental health problems.

The National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse is a consumer-run national assistance center committed to helping mental health consumers improve their lives through self-help and advocacy. This clearinghouse helps consumers plan, provide, and evaluate mental health and community support services. It supplies pamphlets, tool kits, manuals, and a newsletter called The Key.