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American Psychiatric Association (APA)
Address:
1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1825
Arlington, VA 22209-3901
Phone:
1-703-907-7300
Email:
[email protected]
Internet address:
http://www.psych.org/
Description of services provided:
The APA is a professional organization with over 35,000 specialists in the field. While the website is geared to its members, visitors do have access to top news stories related to psychiatry, library archives, and an extensive listing of links to other organizations.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)
Phone:
1-240-485-1001
Internet address:
http://www.adaa.org/
Description of services provided:
ADAA provides information for the public and professionals on anxiety disorders, finding a therapist, self-help groups, and anxiety screening tools.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Address:
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8184 MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Phone:
1-866-615-6464
Internet address:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/
Description of services provided:
NIMH provides mental health information for the public, practitioners, and researchers. News and events, information on clinical trials, funding opportunities, and research are covered here.
Social Phobia/Social Anxiety Association (SP/SAA)
Internet address:
http://www.socialphobia.org/
Description of services provided:
SP/SAA offers information for consumers on social anxiety, news, and related resources. There is also a mailing list, stories of people's personal experiences, and a bookstore.
Last reviewed July 2008 by Theodor B. Rais, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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