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American Psychiatric Association 1000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1825 Arlington, VA 22209 703-907-7300 www.psych.org
This professional organization of physicians who treat mental illnesses provides news and research information about anxiety and other mental disorders, as well as updates on legal and insurance issues that pertain to patients.
American Psychological Association 750 First St., NE Washington, DC 20002 800-374-2721 (toll free) www.apa.org
This Web site has information and helpful publications on mental illness and many other topics for psychologists, parents, teens, and others. It also carries news on psychology and offers referrals to psychologists in the United States and Canada.
American Society of Clinical Hypnosis 140 N. Bloomingdale Road Bloomingdale, IL 60108 630-980-4740 www.asch.net
This national association of professionals who use hypnosis has a voluntary certification program and provides referrals to certified professionals who are trained to use hypnosis.
Anxiety Disorders Association of America 8730 Georgia Ave., Suite 600 Silver Spring, MD 20910 240-485-1001 www.adaa.org
This national nonprofit organization provides information on treatment options and referrals to professionals who treat anxiety. The Web site also has information about clinical trials.
National Center for PTSD VA Medical Center (116D) 215 N. Main St. White River Junction, VT 05009 802-296-6300 www.ncptsd.org
This research and education organization, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, is dedicated to furthering the understanding and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. The Web site offers information for anyone interested in understanding the condition, some of which is particularly intended for survivors of traumatic experiences and their families.
National Institute of Mental Health Public Information and Communications Branch 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 8184, MSC 9663 Bethesda, MD 20892 866-615-6464 (toll free) www.nimh.nih.gov
This government agency sponsors research on causes of and cures for mental illnesses. If offers a wide array of free publications. The Web site has educational segments on anxiety and depression, news on studies, and information about clinical trials.
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation 676 State St. New Haven, CT 06511 203-401-2070 www.ocfoundation.org
This nonprofit public education organization provides a directory of support groups for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder and also lists professionals who treat it.