Self-Help and Free Support on the Internet

This is by no means a complete list, but it will get you started. For the most thorough guide to available self-help and support, consult Psych Central.

Peer Support Groups

Please note: the links below lead to peer groups. They are not monitored by professional counselors or therapists. The only available help at the links below is from other ordinary people like you. You will not receive help from a professional counselor at any of the links below.

• Psych Central's Links to Support Resources Online
• Psychological Self-Help - an online book to help you help yourself
• The Samaritans - trained volunteer crisis counselors

Self-Help Information

There are many megabytes of help files on all kinds of mental health subjects available on the Web. Good places to start:

• Psych Central: just about everything here
• Internet Mental Health: facts on disorders, treatment, medication
• About.com Mental Health
• Depression Central: If its about depression, Dr. Ivan knows it

In addition to information of their own, these sites provide links to other information all over the Web. If you cant find what youre looking for, it might be worth the money to write to a mental health advice service and ask for the individualized information you need.