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About: ADD

Information about ADHD/ADD conditions.

ADD Resources

Find coaches, therapists, physicians, professional organizers, and more... We have detailed listings for over 580 ADHD-related products and services from 43 states—with more providers adding their free listings every day.

American Acadamy of Child and Adolecent Psychiatry: ADHD

Assessment and treatment of ADHD

Children and Adults with ADHD: CHADD Organization

A comprehensive web site featuring facts and resources for persons with ADHD.

National Attention Deficit Disorder Association

Informational site for persons and families of persons with ADD

National Institute on Mental Health Book on ADHD

Online publication with NIMH information on ADHD.

Administration on Aging

Your Source for Information on Aging from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. Through information and referral and outreach efforts at the community level, AoA seeks to educate older people and their caregivers about the benefits and services available to help them.

Aging Today

Aging Today, ASA's bimonthly newspaper, covers developments in public policy, research, practice, media and programming in the field of aging. A four-page pullout section, "In Focus," is devoted to in-depth coverage of a single topic. Aging Today is a high-quality, newsprint-format, black and white, 20-page newspaper.

Alzheimer's and Aging Research Center

The Alzheimer's and Aging Research Center supports research of Alzheimer’s disease and other aging-related diseases. We fund research which is focused on finding treatments for these diseases, and we provide information to the scientific community and to the general public worldwide, via scientific publications and presentations, brochures, a website, and other reports. We also support research training for high school, undergraduate and graduate students, and to visiting research scholars from countries worldwide.

Friendly4Seniors.com

Friendly4Seniors.com is devoted to helping seniors, their families and senior care professionals locate resources within our database. The goal of Friendly4Seniors.com is to provide quality listings that are senior related. You can query our database of listings from every page!

Gerontological Society of America

The Mission of The Gerontological Society of America is: to promote the conduct of multi- and interdisciplinary research in aging by expanding the quantity of and improving the quality of gerontological research, and by increasing its funding resources; and to disseminate gerontological research knowledge to researchers, to practitioners, and to decision and opinion makers.

AHAF's About Alzheimer's Disease

Information about this age-related condition and related research.

Alzheimer's and Aging Research Center

The Alzheimer's and Aging Research Center supports research of Alzheimer’s disease and other aging-related diseases. We fund research which is focused on finding treatments for these diseases, and we provide information to the scientific community and to the general public worldwide, via scientific publications and presentations, brochures, a website, and other reports. We also support research training for high school, undergraduate and graduate students, and to visiting research scholars from countries worldwide.

Alzheimers Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR)

Welcome to the Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center's website. Here you will find information about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.The ADEAR Center is a service of the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The NIA is one of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Alzheimers Association

The Alzheimer’s Association, a national network of chapters, is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and helping those affected by the disease.

Alzheimer's Research Forum

We are a non-profit web site established to serve the scientific and clinical research community. For basic reseachers, a compendium of news, journal articles, discussion forums, interviews, directories of genetic mutations, antibodies, patents, jobs, conferences and more. Information and web links for the primary care physician, including diagnostic and treatment guides, directory of drugs in clinical trials, on-line resources. Information for the general public about research advances, treatments and clinical trials, Alzheimer associations, clinical research centers, support groups and advocacy.

Alzheimers Society - U.K.

The Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading care and research charity for people with all forms of dementia and their carers.

Early Alzheimers Disease Clinical Practice Guideline

The vision of the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research is to foster health care research that helps the American health care system provide access to high-quality, cost-effective services; be accountable and responsive to consumers and purchasers; and improve health status and quality of life.

Journal of Alzheimers Disease

The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease is an international multidisciplinary journal to facilitate progress in understanding the etiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, genetics, behavior, treatment and psychology of Alzheimer’s disease. The journal publishes research reports, reviews, short communications, book reviews, and letters-to-the-editor. The journal is dedicated to providing an open forum for original research that will expedite our fundamental understanding of Alzheimer’s disease.

NINDS Alzheimers Disease Info Page

The mission of NINDS is to reduce the burden of neurological disease—a burden borne by every age group, by every segment of society, by people all over the world.

University Memory and Aging Center

Four million Americans are currently affected by Alzheimer's Disease. The goal of the University Memory and Aging Center (formerly known as University Alzheimer Center) of Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals of Cleveland has been to promote the best possible care for persons with memory problems, and to assist their families, through an integrated program of clinical services, research, and education.

Amputee Online.com

This multi-award winning WEB Site is designed primarily to help out amputees and also friends and families of amputees, doctors, prosthetists, teachers, PE instructors, physical therapists or anyone wanting to know more about amputation.

Amputation - Online Magazine

The online magazine for amputees.

Amputee Resource Foundation of America

A virtual place on the Internet where amputees, their families, and professionals have turned for information and help.

ARC Amputee Resource Center

ARC is an outgrowth of the Western Amputee Support Alliance (WASA). The WASA website was established In October, 1997, as a place to post written information of interest to people with amputations, and referrals to amputee support groups in the Western United States. Recently, the Directors decided to limit the WASA website to Western U. S. support group referrals only and to establish the ARC website as a place where expanded written information and other resources for people with amputations and support group leaders could be posted.

Cripworld Guide to Amputation

From here you can find information regarding amputation, components, prosthetists and you can access the various boards that are available to you. Includes Amputation and Prosthetic News from around the world.

Cooley's Anemia Foundation Inc.

The Cooley's Anemia Foundation (CAF) was incorporated as a 501c(3) non-profit health organization in 1954. The Cooley's Anemia Foundation is the only national non-profit health organization dedicated to serving patients afflicted with thalassemia.

Joint Center for Sickle Cell and Thalssemia Disorders

The information at this site is a free service to the biomedical community. The goal is to provide a source of current information on sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and disorders of iron metabolism. The site includes overviews of basic and clinical research, management, and new developments in the fields.

Thalassemia.com

Thalassemia is a multi-system, lifelong disease to treat, so there is a lot to know about it. If you have never encountered thalassemia before, try browsing through the Frequently Asked Questions, reading the Medical Definition of Thalassemia, or taking informative journey through our Genetics section, which has thorough explanation of thalassemia

Aphasia Hope Foundation

Aphasia Hope Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation that has a two-fold mission: (1) to promote research into the prevention and cure of aphasia and (2) to ensure all survivors of aphasia and their caregivers are aware of and have access to the best possible treatments available.

National Aphasia Association

The National Aphasia Association is a nonprofit organization that promotes public education, research, rehabilitation and support services to assist people with aphasia and their families.

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

NIDCD is one of the Institutes that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH is the Federal government's focal point for the support of biomedical research. NIH's mission is to uncover new knowledge that will lead to better health for everyone.

University of Queensland Aphasia groups (AU)

We are members of the University of Queensland Aphasia groups. We live in Brisbane, Australia. We have aphasia. Most of us have had a stroke. We are aged between 48 and 90 years. We meet once a week for Speech therapy Services. We also meet away from the University. We have a social club called Commclub. This is short for "communicator's club".

About: Arthritis

Each site in our unique network is run by a professional Guide who is carefully screened and trained by About. Guides build a comprehensive environment around each of their specific topics, including the best new content, relevant links, How-To's, Forums, and answers to just about any question.

American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation

Arthritis afflicts one in three Americans. We Provide opportunities for medical training and research to investigate the causes and improve treatment of 100 rheumatic diseases.

Arthritis Foundation

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research. Learn more about what we can do for you.

Arthritis Foundation of Western Australia (AU)

Many people believe that ARTHRITIS is an inevitable part of growing older, and that nothing can be done to help. The truth is that much can be done to help those with ARTHRITIS. Proper education and treatment can greatly improve the quality and enjoyment of life.

Arthritis National Research Foundation

The Arthritis National Research Foundation provides funding for highly qualified researchers associated with major research institutes, universities and hospitals throughout the country seeking to discover new knowledge for the prevention, treatment and cure of arthritis and related rheumatic diseases. The foundation receives no government funding; it operates solely through the generosity of individual contributions.

Arthritis Research

Your resource for peer-reviewed biological research, reviews and opinions relevant to arthritis and related autoimmune diseases, including disorders of bone and cartilage.

Arthritis Research Campaign (UK)

The ARC, founded in 1936, raises funds to promote medical research into the cause, treatment and cure of arthritic conditions: to educate medical students, doctors and allied healthcare professionals about arthritis and to provide information to people affected by arthritis and to the general public.

The Arthritis Society is Canada's only not-for-profit organization devoted solely to funding and promoting arthritis research, programs and patient care. It has a national administrative office in Toronto, division offices in each province and nearly 1,000 community branches throughout Canada.

Johns Hopkins Arthritis WebSite

The Johns Hopkins Arthritis WebSite will focus primarily on rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis since these diseases serve as prototypes for inflammatory and degenerative joint diseases, respectively. However, the editors may periodically add discussions of other types of arthritis (e.g., gout or spondyloarthropathies or psoriatic arthritis) as prompted by new therapies or other relevant issues.

AANE - Asperger's Association of New England

The Asperger's Association of New England (AANE) is made up of individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (AS), their families, friends and professionals. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with AS and related conditions.

Autistics Organization

The purpose of the autistics.org project is to connect autistic people with the services we need to live whole and happy lives. The immediate goal of autistics.org is to build a global database of information and resources by and for persons on the autistic spectrum. The autistics.org project is primarily by and for autistics, not parents of autistic children, though family members and professionals may find this website helpful.

Autism Resources

This site is jam-packed with national and international resources for those wanting information and support in dealing with Autistic persons.

Autism: Sensory Integration

Informational article: Many individuals on the autism spectrum have been found to have heightened or distorted senses. Auditory or visual sensations, which would be simple to others become mixed jumbles of sounds and images for the child or adult with autism...

Maap Services, Inc.

Maap Services, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and advice to families of More advanced individuals with Autism, Asperger's syndrome, and Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).

National Alliance for Autism Research

The Nation's first and largest nongovernmental funder of biomedical research, NAAR is dedicated to discovering the causes, prevention, treatment and cure of autism spectrum disorders.

Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support

Welcome to O.A.S.I.S. As parents of children who are diagnosed with AS, we understand how essential is it that families of children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and related disorders, educators who teach children with AS, professionals working with individuals diagnosed with AS, and individuals with AS who are seeking support, have access to information. Although recently reminded that there is no oasis or paradise for those with Asperger Syndrome, we sincerely hope that they, along with parents and professionals, will find a bit of shade and support via the information presented and links available at this site.

The Option Institute

The Autism Treatment Center of America™ teaches parents and professionals caring for children and adults challenged by Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), and all other developmental difficulties how to design and implement home-based/child-centered programs enabling their children to dramatically improve in all areas of learning, development, communication and skill acquisition. Using The Son-Rise Program®, we have worked with over 22,000 parents and professionals from around the world - delivering proven results for over 25 years.

Vision Therapy, Autism, and Sensory Integration

Because some sensory dysfunction is present in all individuals with autism, and because vision problems are more common in individuals with sensory impairments, it would benefit parents of children with autism greatly to become more knowledgeable about vision impairments and possible remedies.

Brain Injury Resource Center

This site is maintained by: Head Injury Hotline -- a non-profit clearinghouse founded and operated by head injury activists since 1985. If you have landed on this site it is probably because you have learned that head injury is poorly understood, and you need expert guidance to make sense of it.

Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation

The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF) encourages and supports research to develop effective treatments and a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders. The Foundation evaluates and selects these research programs using councils of internationally renowned neuroscientists and clinicians. The Foundation also allocates a portion of its resources to grants that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.

The International Brain Injury Association (USA)

IBIA is dedicated to the development and support of multidisciplinary medical and clinical professionals, advocates, policy makers, consumers and others who work to improve outcomes and opportunities for persons with brain injury.

Living with Brain Injury

This site is for everyone suffering from Brain Damage be it caused by an accident, stroke, Medical condition, Poisoning, Whatever! Brain Damage is Brain Damage no matter what the cause. The problems caused by Brain Injury whilst unique to each individual are also common to so many of us. Victims, spouses and families.

National Aphasia Association

The National Aphasia Association is a nonprofit organization that promotes public education, research, rehabilitation and support services to assist people with aphasia and their families.

National Spinal Cord Injury Association

The National Spinal Cord Injury Association is the nation's oldest and largest civilian organization dedicated to helping the hundreds of thousands of Americans coping with the results of spinal cord injury and disease.

North American Brain Injury Society

NABIS is a society comprised of professional members involved in the care or issues surrounding brain injury. The principal mission of the organization is moving brain injury science into practice.

Spine - Health

Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive, highly informative and useful resource for understanding, preventing, and seeking appropriate treatment for back and neck pain and related conditions.

TBI Resource Guide

Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS) has been providing brain injury rehabilitation to clients from across the United States and world for over 25 years.

American Association for Cancer Research

The AACR, a scientific society of over 17,000 laboratory and clinical cancer researchers, was founded in 1907 to facilitate communication and dissemination of knowledge among scientists and others dedicated to the cancer problem; to foster research in cancer and related biomedical sciences; to encourage presentation and discussion of new and important observations in the field; to foster public education, science education, and training; and to advance the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world.

American Cancer Society

The ACS is a nationwide, community- based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices. Learn more about ACS, what we do, and our plans for the future by exploring the areas below.

American Society of Clinical Oncology

The ASCO is the world's leading professional organization representing physicians who treat people with cancer. ASCO's members set the standard for patient care worldwide, and lead the fight for more effective cancer treatments, increased funding for clinical and translational research, and, ultimately, cures for the many different cancers that strike millions of people around the world every year.

BC Cancer Agency (Canada)

The BC Cancer Agency provides a cancer care program for the people of British Columbia, including prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment services, support programs, community programs, research and education.

Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Funds clinical and genetic research on breast cancer at outstanding medical centers across the country: Prevention and A Cure in Our Lifetime.

Cancer Immunology Research Foundation (Concern Foundation)

Funding researchers worldwide investigating why the immune system fails and cancer develops. Unlocking genetics, cell biology, and immunology puzzles to find effective treatments and cures.

Cancer Research Fund of the Damon Runyon-Walter Winchell Foundation

Identifying and supporting an extraordinary young scientists across the nation committed to discovering the causes and cures for cancer. 100% of your gift funds research.

Cancer Treatment Research Foundation

100 percent of workplace contributions support our mission to expedite innovative, scientifically based, human research into beneficial treatment options for cancer patients today.

Federation of European Cancer Societies (BE)

The FECS aims to promote and co-ordinate collaboration between European societies active in different fields of cancer research, prevention and treatment, with the ultimate goal of providing the best possible treatment and care for all European patients.

International Agency for Research on Cancer (FR)

The IARC is part of the World Health Organization. IARC's mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control. The Agency is involved in both epidemiological and laboratory research and disseminates scientific information through publications, meetings, courses, and fellowships.

International Union Against Cancer

The fight against cancer knows no boundaries, and the UICC is the only global cancer organisation with members and activities covering all aspects of cancer control. Founded in 1933, UICC is an independent, international, non-governmental association of 291 member cancer fighting organisations in 87 countries.

National Cancer Institute

The NCI coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.

The Marrow Foundation

The foundation supports patient assistance, assists the recruitment of etchnically diverse volunteers for the National Registry of unrelated donors, and sponsors research on marrow transplantation.

Prostate Cancer Foundation

Formerly CapCure, the Prostate Cancer Foundation is the world's largest philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research. The PCF has a single goal: To find better treatments and a cure for recurrent prostate cancer.

The V Foundation

The V Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to saving lives by raising money to fund cancer research and awareness projects.

American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine

The goal of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy is to improve the welfare of children with cerebral palsy or developmental disabilities by educating the medical professional, the public and educators--supporting--research and sponsoring publications.

Bobath Centre (UK)

The Bobath Centre is a non-profit making organisation that specialises in the treatment of cerebral palsy and acquired neurological conditions in children & adults, the training of postgraduate therapists and doctors in the Bobath approach, and carries out research into these conditions and the ways of mitigating their effects.

Cerebral Palsy - Ask the Doctor

Do you have a child with Cerebral Palsy? Have you been searching for answers to your cerebral palsy questions? Learn all about cerebral palsy and the latest treatments, read articles and news, or ask the doctor why your child has cerebral palsy and find out if you’re entitled to lifetime benefits. You will receive an answer to your cerebral palsy question within 24 hours.

Cerebral Palsy Association of Canada

The Cerebral Palsy Association of Canada is a collaborative partner with community agencies/organizations in advocating on behalf of individuals with Cerebral Palsy. We are a leader in delivering programs and services, educating and providing information on treatment and resources relating to Cerebral Palsy throughout Canada.

Cerebral Palsy FYI

Cerebral Palsy FYI is a basic resource for information on cerebral palsy. This site also provides related links including links to specialized legal assistance.

Dystonia Medical Research Foundation

The mission of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation is to advance research for more treatments and ultimately a cure; to promote awareness and education; and to support the needs and well being of affected individuals and families.

4MyChild.com

Are you the parent of a child with special needs? Do you ask yourself why this happened to your child? Do you wonder who will pay for all the medical expenses? Have you worried about who will take care of your child after you're gone? We can help you find the answers to your questions.

Origins of Cerebral Palsy

Useful information for people with Cerebral Palsy. People with this disease / disability can even get free information and evaluation from doctors and can possibly qualify for lifetime benefits.

United Cerebral Palsy

The national organization and its nationwide network of 111 affiliates in 39 states strive to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every facet of society. As one of the largest health charities in America, UCP's mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, through our commitment to the principles of independence, inclusion and self-determination.

Cri-du-Chat Info (Switzerland)

The Cri du Chat syndrome: private information from Switzerland.

Cri du Chat Support Group (UK)

What is the support group for ? Provides support and friendship for families and caregivers throughout Britain, ( and maybe now internationally ! ) Raises awareness of Cri du Chat Syndrome amongst the medical profession and the public. Raises funds to promote research through carefully selected projects.

Cri du Chat Support Group of Australia Inc. (AU)

The Cri du Chat Support Group of Australia Inc. is based in Melbourne but provides support, information and contact to families who have a family member with Cri du Chat syndrome or other abnormality of chromosome five, anywhere in Australia, New Zealand and other countries of the Southern Hemisphere. We also provide information to professionals, students and others with an interest in the syndrome from any part of the world.

cri du chat syndrome information

Cri du Chat Syndrome ("Cry of the cat" in French) is a genetic disorder caused by the loss or misplacement of genetic material from the fifth chromosome. It was first identified in 1963 by Professor Lejeune, who also identified the genetic cause of Downs Syndrome. He described the syndrome after the sound that many of the babies and young children make when crying.

Disability Resources, inc./cri-du-chat

Disability Resources, inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established to promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work and play independently.

Genetic Science Learning Center - Univ. of Utah

GSLC: Helping people understand how genetics affects their lives and society. We develop innovative genetics curricula and publish it on the GSLC website. Check out the awards our website has received! Professional development programs for teachers, including week-long courses and shorter workshops focusing on genetics, biotechnology and bioethics.

MEDLINEplus - cri-du-chat

Welcome to MEDLINEplus, a goldmine of good health information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library of Medicine. Health professionals and consumers alike can depend on it for information that is authoritative and up to date.

Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland (IE)

Cystic Fibrosis is Ireland's most common life-threatening inherited disease. Ireland has the highest proportion of CF people in the world. There are 900+ people in Ireland. Approximately 1 in 20 people are carriers of the CF gene and where two carriers parent a child together, there is a 1 in 4 chance of the baby being born with Cystic Fibrosis.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.

Cystic Fibrosis Health Centre (UK)

This site has been produced by Solvay Healthcare Ltd., and is designed to be a useful source of information for cystic fibrosis patients, parents, doctors and other carers. Resources are provided which will hopefully help you in resolving problems and coping better with cystic fibrosis on a daily basis

Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.

Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.’s mission is to fund cystic fibrosis research and to offer educational and support programs in a safe and healthy environment. Founded in 1975 as an independent nonprofit organization, CFRI is dedicated to improving, extending and saving the lives of children and adults who have cystic fibrosis.

Cystic Fibrosis Spanish Federation's World Wide Web Site (SP)

This site is to give all those who visit it a little insight into cystic fibrosis (CF), an introduction to the Federation and its services and a chance for people to make contact. We believe this site will enable us to take our message to a much larger group of people than normal and also perhaps to some people who would never get to hear about us through the more traditional forms of communication.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust(UK)

Living with CF has practical information for families and gives advice about nutrition and physiotherapy. Fundraising contains information about how you can help us find a cure, either as an individual or as an organisation. Detailed, scientific information about CF can be found in Medical Research. Children, young people and adults can meet and have discussions in Meeting Point. CF Trust tells you who we are and what we do.

Dolan DNA Learning Center/Cystic Fibrosis

DNALC is the world's first science center devoted entirely to public genetics education and is an operating unit of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, an important center for molecular genetics research. The DNALC extends the Laboratory's traditional research and postgraduate education mission to the college, precollege, and public levels.

International Association of Cystic Fibrosis Adults (Switzerland)

IACFA was founded in 1982 and organized according to Swiss Civil Code. The purpose and direction of our organization, as set forth in our charter, is to assist in improving the quality of life by identifying common problems, attempting to define possible solutions, and enhancing the exchange of information within the world community of adults with CF.

Living with Cystic Fibrosis

Hi, My name is Yancee Mathews. I have Cystic Fibrosis. I was diagnosed when I was born (1978). I created this web page for everyone to come and view my thoughts on living with CF. Email support group and other informational resources available.

Mycysticfibrosis.com

Mycysticfibrosis.com is a free resource for people living with cystic fibrosis (CF). The tools and resources on this site enable all members -- physicians, patients, and caregivers -- to exchange important information to help ensure optimal living with cystic fibrosis.

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders are a heterogeneous group of psychiatric disorders with no clear knowledge of their aetiology and pathogenesis. Early recognization of symptoms of anxiety disorder may help one to get rid of it to a great extent.

Bipolar.com

We are from the web site Razzler.com and our aim on this site is to get you as many bipolar sites, books, drug information and resources as possible.

Bipolar Aware (UK)

I'm 23 and have experienced Bipolar Disorder and realize the fact that not many people know what it is. Bipolar Disorder is more commonly known as a manic-depressive illness or manic depression. In this site there is some factual information about the illness. It will help you to recognize it's symptoms, how it can be treated and true facts about it. I have also added a Message Board for you to post messages on and chat to others.

Bipolar Home

A Very Informative Site On The Symptoms, Treatment, Understanding, and Coping with Bipolar Affective Disorder, --B.A.D. (a.k.a.: manic-depressive Disorder)-- In Children and Adults.

Bipolar Significant Others

Welcome to the BPSO Public Pages, the home on the web of the BPSO mailing list. The information presented on this site is intended to provide information and support to the families, friends and loved ones of those who suffer from bipolar disorder (manic-depression).

Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation

The Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) is a parent-led, not-for-profit, web-based membership organization of families raising children diagnosed with, or at risk for, early-onset bipolar disorder.

Depression Alliance (UK)

Depression Alliance is a UK charity offering help to people with depression, run by sufferers themselves. This web site contains information about the symptoms of depression, treatments for depression, as well as Depression Alliance campaigns and local groups.

Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association

DRADA is a community organization; we serve individuals affected by a depressive illness, family members, health care professionals and the general public. We are committed to our mission to alleviate the suffering arising from depression and manic depression by assisting self-help groups, providing education and information, and lending support to research programs.

Focus on Depression

This page presents information on depression. MedicineNet, Inc. is an online, healthcare media publishing company. It provides easy-to-read, in-depth, authoritative medical information for consumers via a network of robust, user-friendly, interactive web sites.

Harvard Bipolar Research Program

This organization is dedicated to research, teaching, and clinical care.

Have a Heart

These articles will help you better understand your depression and thoughts of suicide. Depression knows no bounds of gender, age, geography, race or religion; nor does Have a Heart's Home. All who are depressed are welcome here, to rest, to heal.

How to Manage and Conquer Depression

Site that provides Information about depression, depression treatment, and facts about types of depression

Major Depression Information and Help

Novo Vitae was founded to help people work through depression. While we are not a replacement for physicians or other trained professionals, we do offer a unique perspective on depression. Our guide was written on the back of personal experience and the desire to help others.

Manic Depression Fellowship (UK)

The Manic Depression Fellowship works to enable people affected by manic depression to take control of their lives.

National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression

NARSAD was incorporated in 1986 through the combined efforts of The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, The National Mental Health Association, The National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association, and The Schizophrenia Foundation. Recognizing the need for intensive research on the serious psychiatric disorders, concerned family members, citizens' groups' and medical professionals joined together to form NARSAD.

National Bipolar Genetics Collaboration

Welcome to NBGC. On this site, you will find useful information about Bipolar Disorder for people with the disorder as well as their friends and families. In addition, we include information about our collaborative genetics research study being carried on at major research universities across the U.S. that enlists the help of families from all across the United States and Canada.

National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association

The mission of the NDMDA is to educate patients, families, professionals, and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illness as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses.

National Empowerment Center

The mission of the National Empowerment Center Inc. is to carry a message of recovery, empowerment, hope and healing to people who have been diagnosed with mental illness. We carry that message with authority because we are a consumer/survivor/expatient-run organization and each of us is living a personal journey of recovery and empowerment.

Online Depression Screening Test

New York University School of Medicine: Psychiatry, offers this simple screening device for public use.

Organization for Bipolar Affective Disorders (Canada)

OBAD is a registered charitable, nonprofit, consumer-driven organization. We actively encourage the empowerment of individuals with mood disorders through education and nonjudgmental peer support.

American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

American Association of Diabetes Educators

The AADE is a multidisciplinary organization representing over 10,000 healthcare professionals who provide diabetes education and care. Membership is open to all health professionals with an interest in helping people live full and productive lives.

Canadian Diabetes Association

With over 150 branches across the country, the Canadian Diabetes Association is the largest non-governmental supporter of diabetes research, education and advocacy. Together with its sections and councils, its employees and volunteers, the Canadian Diabetes Association plays an invaluable role in the everyday lives of the over 2 million Canadians who live with diabetes.

ChildrenWithDiabetes.com

Our mission is to promote understanding of the care and treatment of diabetes, especially in children; to increase awareness of the need for unrestricted diabetes care for children at school and daycare; to support families living with diabetes; and to promote understanding of research into a cure.

Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation

Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting education and research to enhance the quality of life for all people affected by diabetes. Our emphasis is on nutritional therapies for prevention and treatment. Our website offers a free "Ask the Diabetes Educator" page as well as a free educational booklet to people with diabetes.

Diabetes Mall

Includes information, research findings, and personal resources.

Diabetes National Research Group

Nicknamed "The Silent Killer", diabetes affects 16,000,000 Americans. We support medical research to find treatments and possible cures, including vaccines, for Juvenile and Type II diabetes.

The Division of Diabetes Translation

DDT is a part of the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).CDC has had a diabetes division since 1977. In our applied or "translation" research, we take information from clinical trials and incorporate it into clinical and public health practices. The division does not support the direct provision of services, but facilitates the efficient, fair, and effective availability of these services to all Americans affected by diabetes.

International Diabetes Federation

The IDF is the only global advocate for people with diabetes and their healthcare providers. The IDF is a non-governmental organization in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). Since we first took up the diabetes cause in 1950, we have evolved into an umbrella organization of over 175 member associations in more than 135 countries.

Joslin Diabetes Center

Established in 1898, Joslin Diabetes Center is internationally recognized in diabetes treatment, research and patient and professional education. Affiliated with Harvard Medical School, Joslin is headquartered in Boston's Longwood Medical Area, and also has diabetes treatment centers at prestigious hospitals and institutions from Washington State to Florida.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada

JDRF Canada is an affiliate of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International. They felt the only way to find a cure for diabetes was if significant funding was put toward diabetes research. JDRF has a focused mission: To find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

JDRF is the world’s leading nonprofit, nongovernmental funder of diabetes research. JDRF structures its research on a business-world model to ensure that resources are spent most effectively to accelerate progress toward finding a cure. JDRF is the only major diabetes organization focused exclusively on research.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Spanning the full spectrum of medicine and afflicting people of all ages and ethnic groups, these diseases encompass some of the most common, severe, and disabling conditions affecting Americans today: endocrine and metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity, digestive diseases such as hepatitis and inflammatory bowel disease, kidney and urologic diseases such as kidney failure and prostate enlargement, and blood diseases such as the anemias.

Changing Faces (UK)

Disfigurement can affect anyone, at any time or at any age. Changing Faces is a national charity based in the UK that supports and represents people who have disfigurements of the face or body from any cause.

National Foundation for Facial Reconstruction

Addressing the suffering of the more than 220,000 children born each year with birth defects of the head and face and the thousands more with acquired disfigurements, the NFFR lends its support to the mulidisciplinary craniofacial team at the Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at NYU Medical Center. This outstanding assembly of world-renowned surgeons, mental health professionals, research specialists and staff, give their time and expertise, using the latest reconstructive techniques, to provide treatment to more than 1500 patients per year, regardless of a family's financial resources.

Skin Conditions Specialist Library (UK)

The Skin Conditions Specialist Library is being developed to provide high quality, evidence-based information on all of aspects of skin conditions, including their treatment and management, and the impact they have on patients.

Sturge-Weber Foundation (Canada) Inc.

Provides information, support and education to people with Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Klippel-Trenaunay Weber Syndrome and port-wine stains, and their families. Offers education to the general public, medical profession, and government agencies and funds research on these conditions.

Association for Children with Down Syndrome (for services)

ACDS is dedicated to the training, development and education of children, young adults and adults with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities so that each individual reaches his/her maximum potential.

Fragile X Association

Our organization was formed to promote public awareness of Fragile X syndrome with special emphasis on educators and health professionals; provide a forum for families of children with Fragile X to meet and share their ideas, concerns and problems; and support scientific research on Fragile X syndrome.

Fragile X Syndrome

Medical reference and fact sheet brought to you by the March of Dimes.

Fragile X Syndrome

Interactive learning site featured by the Dolan DNA Learning Center. Audio and video accessibility.

FRAXA Research Foundation

FRAXA was founded in 1994 by three parents of children with fragile X syndrome, Katie Clapp, Michael Tranfaglia, MD, and Kathy May, to support scientific research aimed at finding a treatment and a cure for fragile X syndrome.

The National Down Syndrome Society

Welcome to the National Down Syndrome Society Web site – a comprehensive, on-line information source about Down syndrome. Through education, research and advocacy, the National Down Syndrome Society works to ensure that all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.

Dwarfism.org

The goal of this website is to foster an online community of individuals interested in and or affected by dwarfism and to provide a hub for the exchange of related information.

Little People of America Online

Little People of America, Inc., is a nonprofit organization that provides support and information to people of short stature and their families.Membership is offered to those people who are usually no taller than 4'10" in height. Their short stature is generally caused by one of the more than 200 medical conditions known as dwarfism.

Skeletal Dysplasia by Dr. Harold Chen, MD, MS, FAAP, FACMG

"Dwarfism is a commonly used term for disproportionately short stature, although a more medically appropriate term for this disorder is skeletal dysplasia. Short stature is defined as height that is 3 or more standard deviations below the mean height for age..."

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