Personal Counseling Issues

Personal Counseling Issues Alanon/Alateen This site contains basic information about this organization which assists adults and teens with alcohol related concerns. It includes 20 questions designed to help you decide whether or not you need Al-Anon, 20 questions designed to help teenagers decide whether or not Alateen is for them. Alcoholics Anonymous Well known twelve step program for treatment of alcoholism. Anxiety Disorders The National Institute of Mental Health gives a sketch of each known anxiety disorder and has a keyword search to help identify symptoms. Black Board On-line Informative site on a variety of issues of interest to gay and lesbian students. Campus Blues Although this site is designed for college students, it deals with many issues that also affect high school students such as test anxiety, stress, loneliness, and shyness. Campus Climate Search for schools that are hospitable to gay and lesbian students. Change Your Mind About Mental Health Site sponsored by the American Psychological Association approaches mental health concerns from the young adult's point of view. It's designed to help teens assess their own concerns and decide whether professional help is needed. Anecdotes and examples make serious mental health problems easier to identify and understand. Eating Disorders Research conducted and supported by the National Institute of Mental Health on causes and treatment of a variety of eating disorders. Eating Disorders Collection of informative articles collected by various non profit organizations. High School Blues Deals with issues that can trouble high school students such as friends. stress, coming out, anger, acne, staying safe, test anxiety, study skills, etc. Humanmetrics This online test is based on Carl Jung and Isabel Myers-Briggs typological approach to personality. Upon completion, you will obtain online: your personality type formula along with the strengths of the preferences, the description of your personality type, and alist of occupations and educational institutions where you can get relevant degree or training, most suitable for your personality type. Internet Mental Health This site attempts to improve understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. It describes the 532 most common mental disorders, 67 most commonly prescribed psychiatric drugs, and offers online diagnosis. Keirsey Temperament and Character Web Site Link to a number of personality inventories, character sorters, etc. LGBT Campus Resource Centers Listing of homepages for and information about college and university offices staffed by members of The National Consortium of Directors of Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Resources in Higher Education.

My Sister's Place Information and resources on domestic violence and date abuse compiled by a women's shelter. National Database of Lesbigay Resources Database published by !OutProud!, The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth. With a database of over 4,000 entries it includes information on community centers, support organizations, Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians And Gays chapters, etc. Personality Online Resource for self discovery and personal development. Here you will find everything from a variety of personality tests to a comprehensive database of personal development related resources. Suicide Prevention FAQ on suicide, symptoms of depression and suicidal danger signs, most common misconceptions about suicide, what students should do if a friend has depression, what hospitalization does for depressives and a recommended reading list. Teen Advice An excellent site with lots of info on all sorts of teen issues plus connections to additional sites. Topics include dealing with alcohol issues, transitions to college, bullying, date rape and abuse issues to name a few. Teen New Horizons A self help site for the families of out of control teenagers. Concerns include behavior, mental health, drugs, alcohol and sex. Understanding Depression Explains the difference between normal emotional lows and this serious disease. Includes a simple online assessment to see if you are depressed. Virtual Pamphlets Collection of links to various web sites collected by the University of Chicago for personal counseling issues. Web of Addictions The Web of Addictions is dedicated to providing accurate information about alcohol and other drug addictions. It has links to treatment organizations and organizations promoting prevention of substance abuse. Youth Resource Links for young people on many common issues and concerns of a personal nature.