Links to sites about psychotherapy, the profession, and issues of mental health

In this page you will find links to a range of resources, for your information.   I am not responsible for the content of any of these sites, and do not necessarily agree with the views expressed in them. They can however, help you to understand more about psychotherapy, how and why it works, and what brings people to psychotherapy.  

The links to other websites are provided for an overview of a variety of topics, although some of the sites also have links to articles and fuller discussions of themes.

Information about ACE Study:  The researchers found strong links between the incidence of "Adverse Childhood Experiences" (ACE) and a range of physical and mental disorders in later life. http://www.acestudy.org/   and   http://www.chicagosafestart.net/content/dr-felittis-presentation/100  

Baldwin's trauma pages.  Comprehensive resource on emotional trauma, traumatic stress including PTSD, and dissociation.  http://www.trauma-pages.com/  

American Psychological Association.   A scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. The site contains articles on a variety of mental health and treatment issues.  http://www.apa.org/  

American PsychoAnalytic Association.  A professional association for psychoanalysts. You will find a range of information about psychoanalysis.  http://www.apsa.org/

California Board of Psychology. You will find information about Psychology as a profession, licensing requirements for psychologists, and license verification.  http://www.psychboard.ca.gov 

Rethink: A national mental health charity that works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life.  Information on Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia, Anxiety disorders, Depression, Personality disorders, and Eating disorders.  http://www.rethink.org/about_mental_illness/mental_illnesses_and_disorders/index.html