Do you have intense feelings that come and go, making it difficult to pinpoint the issue? Do you live in a rural area where doctors are few and far between? Are you desperate for help but unsure where to start, leaving you isolated and full of frustration?

At Reflections Creative Therapies Group, we understand that many barriers can get in the way of finding a capable therapist and other support for mental health challenges. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of valuable mental health resources available locally in Palm Beach County, Florida, and across the nation. These resources can provide guidance in the form of physical aid and information for individuals and families facing concerns such as:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Temptation to self-harm
• Eating disorders
• Phobias

And more. Whether therapy services are not an option where you are or you would simply like to try other avenues before contacting a mental health professional, read on.

Explore Our Mental Health Resources

Having the right resources is invaluable for anyone embarking on a mental health journey. The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information. Please also check the additional links provided for physical health for a more comprehensive understanding of your overall well-being. The following is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the content of the sites. If you are seeking more personalized guidance, contact the team at Reflections Creative Therapies Group to explore how our therapy services in Palm Beach County can support your personal growth.

The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information. Please also check the additional links provided for physical health  for a more comprehensive understanding of your over-all well-being. The following is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the content of the sites.

Associations & Institutes

• American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
• American Counseling Association
• American Psychiatric Association
• American Psychological Association
• American Psychological Society
• Center for Mental Health Services
• Mental Health America:  
• http://www.mentalhealth.gov/
• National Institute of Mental Health
• National Mental Health Association
• National Eating Disorders Association
• National Sleep Foundation
• National Women’s Health Resource Center
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• World Federation for Mental Health

Suicide Awareness and Hotlines

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
• Suicide: Read This First

Depression

• Bipolar Disorder News – Pendulum.org
• Depression and How Therapy Can Help
• Depression Screening
• Depression Test, Symptoms of Depression, Signs of Depression
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
• Freedom From Fear

Anxiety Disorders

• Answers to Your Questions About Panic Disorder 

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Beyond OCD
• International OCD Foundation
• Obsessive Compulsive Information Center
• Trichotillomania Learning Center

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• National Center for PTSD
• Give an Hour— for veterans and their families
• National Center for PTSD Real Warriors (U.S. Department of Defense)— for veterans and their families
• The Gift From Within
• Sidran Institute
• Disaster/Trauma

Addiction and Recovery

• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Resources
• Center for On-Line Addiction
• Habit Smart
• Web of Addictions

Eating Disorders

• American Dietetic Association
• Something Fishy

Personality Disorders

• Mental Help Net – Personality Disorders
• Personality Disorders – Focus Adolescent Counselor Services

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• ADDA – Attention Deficit Disorder Association
• Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, NIMH
• Born to Explore: The Other Side of ADD/ADHD

Child Abuse and Domestic Violence

• Childhelp USA®
• Questions and Answers about Memories of Childhood Abuse
• The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website

Developmental Disorders

• Asperger’s Disorder
• NeuroWeb
• Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Diagnosis

• DSM-IV-TR: Diagnoses and Criteria

Medication

• DrugWatch.comprovides up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications, including details about associated side effects.
• Drugalert.org is a comprehensive database with information and news alerts about potentially dangerous drugs currently on the market or previously available worldwide.