Mental Health & Behavior

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Assists parents and families in understanding developmental, behavioral, emotional and mental disorders affecting children and adolescence.

American Psychological Association
The largest organization of licensed psychologists. Check out the Consumer Help Center and Psychology Topics for more information on behavioral and emotional health.

Center for Mental Health Services
Provides information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number (800-789-2647). More than 200 publications are available through their website

NAMI-North Country
The local chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill is a grass-roots group of individuals and families affected by mental illness offering emotional support, education, coping strategies and information.

National Institute of Mental Health
This branch of the National Institutes of Health is devoted to research of mental health issues. Offers online patient pamphlets in English and Spanish.

National Mental Health Association
The NMHA addresses all aspects of mental health and mental illness through advocacy, education, and research.