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Online self-help programs and internet resources

Internet resources provide information or further resources for different areas of concern. There are also links to online self-help programs or interactive therapies. The internet resources on this page are alphabetized by area of concern. Websites change over time and domain names may be outdated. Please, let us know if a link fails or if the link changes its intended purpose. We cannot advocate for any particular website due to the dynamic nature of the web; however, all website were rated as helpful through a survey of practicing therapists at the time of publication. Website can be a welcome first step to understanding, but we encourage you to explore self-help books and support groups for more in-depth, concrete help.

Topic Areas:

Abuse
Addictions
Anger
Anxiety disorders
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Autism spectrum disorder
Bipolar disorder
Borderline and narcissistic personality disorder
Chronic pain
Death and grieving
Dementia/Alzheimer's (for family members of)
Depression
Eating disorders
Gay, lesbian and bisexual
Men's issues
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Pregnancy
Schizophrenia
Stress-management and relaxation
Substance abuse
Suicide
Well-being
Women's issues

Abuse

Violence Against Women Office
https://www.justice.gov/ovw

National Sexual Violence Resource Center 
www.nsvrc.org 

Sidran Institute 
www.Sidran.org

Male Survivor
www.malesurvivor.org

The National Domestic Abuse Hotline 
http://www.thehotline.org/

Is my relationship Healthy? 
http://www.thehotline.org/

Identify and Cope with Emotional Abuse 
https://www.verywellmind.com/

Gaslighting 
https://thoughtcatalog.com/

Am I being abused?
http://www.thehotline.org/is-this-abuse/abuse-defined/

Addictions

Center for Internet Addiction
https://www.healthyplace.com/addictions/center-for-internet-addiction-recovery/internet-online-addiction

CyberSexual Addiction 
www.cybersexualaddiction.com

Illinois Quit Line
https://quityes.org/

National Council on Problem Gambling
www.ncpgambling.org

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous
www.slaafws.org

Anxiety disorders

eCouch
www.ecouch.com.au

Evolution Health
www.evolutionhealth.care

Fear Drop
www.feardrop.com

Moodgym
www.moodgym.com.au

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

The Captain’s Log Cognitive System 
www.braintrain.com

National Resource Center on ADHD
www.help4adhd.org

The National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
www.add.org

ADDitude Magazine
www.additudemag.com

Autism spectrum disorder

Autism Speaks
www.autismspeaks.org

Autism Research Institute
www.autism.com

Autism Society
https://www.autismsociety.org

Finding Your Way: A 中国体彩网 Guide for Students on the Spectrum 
https://researchautism.org/how-we-help/self-advocates/college/

National Autism Association
www.nationalautismassociation.org

Navigating 中国体彩网 with Autism (pdf)
http://navigatingcollege.org/download.php

Bipolar disorder

Bipolar Disorder
www.psychcentral.com/disorders/bipolar

Internet Mental Health
https://www.mentalhealth.com/

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
www.dbsalliance.org

Living Successfully with a Mood Disorder
www.dbsalliance.org/wellness/wellness-toolbox/living-successfully-with-a-mood-disorder

The Balanced Mind Foundation
www.thebalancedmind.org

Bipolar Burble
www.natashatracy.com

Borderline and narcissistic personality disorder

BPD Central
www.BPDcentral.com

Facing the Facts
www.bpdfamily.com

National Education Alliance Borderline Personality Disorder
www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.com

Personality Disorders
www.psychcentral.com/personality

Chronic pain

Goalistics
www.mood.goalistics.com

Pain Action
www.painaction.com

American Chronic Pain Association
https://www.theacpa.org/

Death and grieving

eCouch
www.ecouch.com.au

Grief Net
www.rivendell.org

The Compassionate Friends
www.compassionatefriends.org

Caring Connections
www.caringinfo.org

Hospice Foundation
https://hospicefoundation.org/Hospice-Care/Hospice-Services

Dementia/Alzheimer's

The Alzheimer’s Association
www.alz.org

AARP Foundation
www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
www.alzfdn.org

Depression

Beating the Blues
www.beatingtheblues.co.uk

Living Life to the Full
www.llttfi.com

eCouch
www.ecouch.com.au

Moodgym
www.moodgym.com.au

Eating disorders

Overcoming Bulimia Online
www.overcomingbulimiaonline.com

National Eating Disorders Association
www.nationaleatingdisorder.org

Gay, lesbian and bisexual

It Gets Better Project
www.itgetsbetter.org

COLAGE
www.colage.org

GLBT National Help Center
www.glnh.org

Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
https://pflag.org/about

Men's issues

The Good Men Project
https://goodmenproject.com/

Men’s Stuff: The National Men’s Resource
www.menstuff.org

AskMen
www.askmen.com

Men’s Health Magazine
www.menshealth.com

National Coalition for Men
www.ncfm.org

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
www.ocd.about.com

International OCD Foundation
www.ocfoundation.org

Post-traumatic stress disorder

National Center for PTSD
www.ptsd.va.gov

Traumatic Stress Institute
www.traumaticstressinstitute.org

PTSD Alliance
www.ptsdalliance.org

Pregnancy

Pregnancy & Childbirth
www.pregnancy.about.com

Infertility Resources
www.ihr.com/infertility

A Heartbreaking Choice
www.aheartbreakingchoice.com

Planned Parenthood
www.plannedparenthood.org

Adoption.com
www.adoption.com

March of Dimes
www.marchofdimes.com

Postpartum Support International
www.postpartum.net

Schizophrenia

The Center of Reintegration
www.reintegration.com

Stress-management and relaxation

Mindtools
www.mindtools.com/smpage.html

Substance abuse

Check-Up and Choices (formerly Moderate Drinking and Drinker's Check-Up
www.checkupandchoices.com

Alcohol Rehab Guide
https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/

Bottled Up
www.bottled-up.com

Freedom from Smoking
www.lung.org/quit-smoking/join-freedom-from-smoking

Illinois Quit Line
https://quityes.org/

National Institute on Drug Abuse
www.drugabuse.gov

SMART
www.smartrecovery.org

Moderation Management
www.moderation.org

Addictions Resource Guide
www.addictionresourceguide.com

Suicide

American Society of Suicidology
www.suicidology.org

IMAlive
www.imalive.org

Well-being

Psychological Self-Help
www.psychologicalselfhelp.org

Psych Central
www.psychcentral.com

Psychology Today
www.psychologytoday.com/basics/self-help

LifeHacker
www.lifehacker.com

The Happiness Project
www.gretchenrubin.com/books/the-happiness-project/

Authentic Happiness
www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu

TED: Talks on Happiness
www.ted.com/talks/tags/happiness

The Positivity Blog
www.positivityblog.com

Greater Good in Action
https://ggia.berkeley.edu/

Women's issues

Women’s Health Magazine
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/

Women’s Health
www.cdc.gov/women

LifeScript.com
www.lifescript.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
www.eeoc.gov