Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis Resources and Information
Websites
SAMHSA site with links to materials to keep families, schools, students, adults and responders informed.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)Government site for national mental health information on specific disorders, diagnosis and treatments, news and events, and research activities.
Mental Health America (MHA)An advocacy organization working to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million individuals with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service. Online depression screening, discussion boards, news releases, publications.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)A self-help organization that offers support, education, advocacy and research for consumers, families, and friends of people with mental illnesses. Information and resources.
Iowa National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI Iowa)NAMI IOWA, formed in 1984, provides families with support, systems advocacy, and information services.
Alianza Nacional para los Enfermos Mentales (NAMI)Website y materiales de NAMI en Espaņol.
Iowa Federation of Families for Children’s Mental HealthA statewide advocacy organization working to assist parents of children who have emotional or behavioral disorders, are receiving mental health system services, are receiving special education services, or are in the juvenile justice system.
Mental Health NetInformation on disorders. Links to professional resources, articles, a self-help book, a forum, chat room, and a quarterly e-journal, Perspectives: A Mental Health Magazine
Healthy Minds. Healthy LivesInformation for the public from the American Psychiatric Association. Brochures, fact sheets.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)Established to educate patients, families, and the public. Information, brochures.
The National Center for PTSD (NCPTSD)Aims to advance the clinical care and social welfare of U.S. Veterans through research, education and training on PTSD and stress-related disorders. This site is an educational resource on PTSD and traumatic stress, for veterans and also for mental health care providers, researchers and the general public.
American Psychological Association (APA)Articles, publications, news. APA's Help Center; Information, and resources for mental help geared for the public.
Co-Occurring Disorders (SAMHSA)SAMHSA site with news and features, webinars.
Dual Diagnosis (NLM)MedlinePlus topic page with links to dual diagnosis resources.
Substance Abuse and Mental HealthOvercoming Alcohol and Drug Addiction While Coping with Depression or Anxiety, from Helpguide.org.
Co-occurring Disorders - Mental Health AmericaFactsheets, related links.
Iowa Dual Recovery AnonymousIDRA recognizes the importance of peer support groups in the recovery process and encourages and supports Dual Recovery Anonymous meetings throughout the State of Iowa.
Dual Disorders Information (Treatment Improvement Exchange)Links to resources and publications concerning dual disorders.
Comorbid Drug Abuse and Mental Illness (NIDA)Site with compilation of information on drug use and mental illness from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Publications
SAMHSA mental health publications - order or read online.
What is Mental Illness 
- brochure (American
Psychiatric Association)
You've Just been Diagnosed. Now What? (DBSA)
Know Your Rights
(SAMHSA)
Information on commonly prescribed Medications (NAMI)
Antidepressant Medications for Children and Adolescents: Information for Parents and Caregivers (NIMH)
Recovering Your Mental Health: A Self-Help Guide (SAMHSA)
Psychological Self-Help - online self-help book. Help with understanding the problem and working toward a solution
Teen Depression: A Guide for Parents and Teachers (Help Guide.org)
Women and Depression (NIMH)
Men and Depression (NIMH)
Comorbidity: Addiction and Other Mental Illnesses - 2010 NIDA Research Report
Dual Diagnosis Fact Sheet (NAMI) - includes information about diagnosis, treatment, and coping strategies
Dual Diagnosis in Adolescence (NAMI) - guide to adolescents with both mental illness and substance abuse
Dual Diagnosis and Integrated Treatment of Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Disorder (NAMI)
The Relationship Between Mental Health and Substance Abuse Among Adolescents (SAMHSA) - report based on data from the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse
Blamed and Ashamed: The Treatment Experiences of Youth With Co-occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders and Their Families (SAMHSA) - summarizes the experiences of youth with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse problems and their families.
