NATIONAL
ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL
"A nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support
and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people
with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar
disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders."
NATIONAL
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
"The National Mental Health Association is the country's oldest
and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health
and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA works
to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million
people with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and
service."
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
"Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their
experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their
common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism."
ANXIETY
DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
"The Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) is the only national,
non-profit membership organization dedicated to informing the public, healthcare
professionals and legislators that anxiety disorders are real, serious and
treatable. The ADAA promotes the early diagnosis, treatment and cure of
anxiety disorders, and is committed to improving the lives of the people
who suffer from them."
MENTAL
HEALTH: A REPORT OF THE SURGEON GENERAL
"The United States leads the world in understanding the importance
of overall health and well-being to the strength of a Nation and its people.
What we are coming to realize is that mental health is absolutely essential
to achieving prosperity."
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE
"The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the nation’s leading patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses – depression and bipolar disorder. The organization fosters an understanding about the impact and management of these life-threatening illnesses by providing up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and information written in language the general public can understand. DBSA supports research to promote more timely diagnosis, develop more effective and tolerable treatments and discover a cure. The organization works to ensure that people living with mood disorders are treated equitably."
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