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Please click on the topic in which you are interested below to see a short list of the most highly recommended books and websites for public use. In some cases, OPA members are themselves authors of the recommended books and websites. Resources that may personally benefit OPA members through sales of books or visits to websites are indicated with “**”. Resources are added periodically as members suggest them.

In addition to the specific resources found in the list below, two publications may be of further interest to you:

• “The Authoritative Guide to Self-Help Resources in Mental Health” (Revised Edition, 2003), authored by John Norcross, John Santrock, and others and published by The Guilford Press provides a comprehensive, annotated summary of books, movies, websites, and support groups relevant to mental health.
• “The Therapist’s Internet Handbook,” (2001), authored by Robert Stamps and Peter Barach** (Dr. Barach is an OPA member), offers an extensive listing and description of mental-health related websites for therapists and consumers.

If you are unable to find specific information within the list below, please contact Mary Miller Lewis, PhD.

• General Health / Mental Health Websites

• Abuse Survival (including sexual abuse and domestic violence)
• Aging Issues
• Alcohol Addiction
• Anger Management
• Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Autism (& Related Conditions)
• Bipolar Affective Disorder (manic-depression)
• Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Bullying
• Child Abuse
• Childhood Mental Health Issues
• Death and Grieving
• Depression
• Divorce
• Eating Disorders/Body Image
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered (GLBT) Issues
• Hate Crimes
• Hypochondriasis (Health Anxiety)
• Infidelity
• Learning Disabilities
• Marital Issues
• Mental Retardation
• Obesity
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Panic Attacks
• Parenting Strategies
• Positive Mental Health
• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Schizophrenia
• Sex Addiction
• Sexuality
• School Phobia
• Social Anxiety (Shyness)
• Stress Management & Relaxation
• Suicide
• Violence
• Weight Management
• Worry (“Generalized Anxiety” Disorder; GAD)

General Health / Mental Health Websites

Mental Health and Psychology Resources Online
http://psychcentral.com/resources/
A highly comprehensive website including information on most mental health issues and disorders. Includes book and article references, FAQ sections, support group links, brief questionnaires, and more.

Abuse Survival

Recommended Readings:

For adult women recovering from childhood sexual abuse:
The Courage to Heal (3rd ed., 1994). By Bass, E., & Davis, L. New York: Harper Perennial.
Although this is a very well-known and highly recommended book for survivors of known sexual abuse, please consult a psychologist directly if you are uncertain about whether or not you may be a survivor of sexual trauma before drawing any conclusions from your reading. There is an accompanying workbook to this text called The courage to heal workbook (1990).

Healing the Incest Wound: Adult Survivors in Therapy (1996). By Courtois, C. New York: Norton.
A comprehensive text, suitable for practitioners as well as lay persons. May be overly technical for some lay audiences.

For women survivors of domestic violence:
Getting Free: You Can End Abuse and Take Back Your Life (3rd ed., 1997). By NiCarthy, G. Seattle, WA: Seal.
Quite comprehensive and includes several workbook-type exercises for readers.

The Battered Woman (1979). By Walker, L. New York: Harper & Row.
Despite the age of the book, still a classic for understanding the cycle of violence.

For male survivors of childhood sexual abuse:
Victims No Longer: Men Recovering From Incest and Other Sexual Child Abuse (1990). By Lew, M. New York: Harper & Row.
Written especially for men.

For partners of abuse survivors:
Allies in healing (1991). By Davis, L. New York: Harper Perennial.
Assists partners of abuse survivors in understanding and coping with the effects of abuse through a question-and-answer format, using case examples.

For Men and Women Survivors of Sexual Abuse:
The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse (Revised Edition) (2001). By Maltz, Wendy. New York: HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.

Websites:

For sexual assault issues:
Becoming Whole Again: Healing from Sexual Assault (University of Texas)
http://www.utexas.edu/student/cmhc/booklets/rape/rape.html
Offers information on what to do immediately after one is sexually assaulted, what to expect, and what family and friends can do. Designed for a college student audience. Includes a link to information specifically for male survivors.

Sexual Assault Issues (Wisconsin site)
http://danenet.wicip.org/dcccrsa/saissues.html
Comprehensive listing of several resources and site links related to sexual assault, including assault in special populations.

**Male Survivor: Overcoming Sexual Victimization of Boys and Men
http://www.malesurvivor.org/
A resource for men struggling with issues related to being a survivor of any type of sexual victimization, including rape, sexual assault, and covert and overt incest. There is a bibliography there, articles of interest, chatrooms, and information about survivor retreats offered 3-4 times per year.

“Friends” Raping Friends
http://www.eon.anglia.ac.uk/DOVI/articles/article13.htm
Comprehensive article on date rape, how to avoid it, what to do if it occurs, etc.

For Domestic Violence Issues:
Domestic Abuse Information (from Nashville Police Department)
http://www.police.nashville.org/bureaus/investigative/domestic/default.htm
Checklists describing indicators of domestic abuse, assessing risk and determining appropriate interventions, the progression of violence, long term effects of abuse, effects of domestic violence on children, and many other topics.

Trust Betrayed (from West Virginia)
http://www.wvdhhr.org/bph/trust/index.htm
Descriptions of healthy versus unhealthy relationships and suggestions on how to respond to unhealthy patterns.

Domestic Violence Resources
http://www.daniel-sonkin.com
Several on-line articles full of information, especially for abusers, with information on how to recognize and curb abusive behavior.

Aging Issues

Recommended Readings:

General Information about Aging:
Smyer, M. & Qualls, S. (1999). Aging & Mental Health. Blackwell.
This is a general book about aspects of the aging process and mental health. May be somewhat technical for a lay audience.

For Individuals in Long-Term Care or their Caregivers:
Salamon, M. J. & Rosenthal, G. (2003). Home or Nursing Home: Making the Right Choices (2nd ed.). Springer.

Long, S. (2005). Caring for people with challenging behaviors: Essential skills and successful strategies in long-term care. Baltimore, MD: Health Professions Press.
This book is written for families or staff members who work with individuals who have challenging behaviors. It is written in everyday language, and has practical advice and examples, as well as worksheets that can be photocopied and used in day-to-day care.

For Nursing Home staff caring for patients with dementia:
Gwyther, L. (1985). Care of Alzheimer's Patients: A manual for nursing home staff. AHCA & ADRDA

For Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia:
Mace, N., & Rabins, P. (1991). The 36-hour day. Johns Hopkins Press.
This is a classic book on dealing with the stress of caring for an individual with dementia. Written for the lay person.

Lebow, G., Kane, B., & Lebow, I. (1999). Coping with your difficult older parent. New York: Avon Books.
This book is written for children who find they are having difficulty coping with behaviors or emotions that their aging parent is experiencing.

Websites:

http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/
This website offers resources on depression and older adults, suicide in older adults, and how psychology can help older adults.

http://www.healthandage.com/
This is a general website offering information about physical and mental health issues that older adults may experience.

Anger Management

Recommended Readings:

The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships (1985). By Lerner, Harriet G. Harper & Row
A best-seller, addressing issues the recovery community calls "co-dependency" using family systems as well as psychodynamic understandings. Lerner calls the behavior "over-functioning".

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Recommended Readings:

For everyone with ADHD:
Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder (2005). By Hallowell, E.M. & Ratey, J.J. New York: Ballantine Books.

For parents and teachers of children with ADHD:
Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents (2000). By Barkley, R.A. New York: The Guilford Press.

The ADD/ADHD Checklist: An Easy Reference for Parents & Teachers (1997). By Rief, S. Paramus, NJ: Prentice Hall.

ADHD/Hyperactivity: A Consumer’s Guide (1991). By Gordon, M. DeWitt, NY: GSI Publications.

For adults with ADHD:
You Mean I’m Not Lazy, Stupid, or Crazy?! A Self-Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (1993). By Kelly, K. & Ramundo, P. Cincinnati, OH: Tyrell & Jerem Press.

Adventures in Fast Forward: Life, Love, and Work for the ADD Adult (1996). By Nadeau, K.G. New York: Brunner/Mazel Publishers.

The Down and Dirty Guide to Adult ADD (1996). By Gordon, M. & McClure, F.D. DeWitt, NY: GSI Publications.

Moms with ADD: A Self-Help Manual (2000). By Adamec, C.A. Dallas, TX: Taylor Trade Publishing.

Websites:

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder [CHADD] is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters throughout the U.S. Chapters offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals, and others.
www.chadd.org 

National Resource Center on ADHD is a web-based resource of information about ADHD, funded through a cooperative agreement between CHADD and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
www.help4adhd.org 

The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is a national organization that focuses on the needs of adults and young adults with AD/HD. Parents of children with AD/HD are also welcome.
www.add.org 

ADDitudemag.com is the website for ADDitude Magazine, a bimonthly publication which provides information and inspiration for children and adults with ADHD.
www.additudemag.com

Autism and Related Conditions

Recommended Readings:

Let Me Hear Your Voice: A Family’s Triumph over Autism (1994). By Maurice, C. New York: Ballantine Books.

Making a Difference: Behavioral Intervention for Autism (2001). By Maurice, C., Green, G., & Foxx, R. Austin, Texas: Pro-Ed.

Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism: A Manual for Parents and Professionals (1996). By Maurice, C., Green, G., & Luce, S. Austin, Texas: Pro-Ed.

Teaching Developmentally Disabled Children: The Me Book (1981). By Lovaas, O.I. Austin, Texas: Pro-Ed.

Right from the Start: Behavioral Interventions for Young Children with Autism: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (1998). By Harris, S.L., & Weiss, M.J. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House.

Activity Schedules for Children with Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior (2003). By McClannahan, LE & Krantz, P.J. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine Press.

Children with Autism: A Parent’s Guide (2000). By Powers, M.D. Rockville, MD: Woodbine House.

Facing Autism: Giving Parents Reasons for Hope and Guidance for Help (2000). By Hamilton, L. Colorado Springs, CO: Waterbrook Press.

Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals (1998). By Atwood, T. & Wing, L. Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

Websites:

Autism Society of America
http://www.autism-society.org/

Center for Autism and Related Disorders
http://www.cardhq.com/

Autism Resources
http://www.autism-resources.com/

FEAT (Families for Early Autism Treatment)
http://www.feat.org/

NY Dept of Health Autism Guidelines
http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/eip/autism/index.htm

National Alliance for Autism Research
http://www.autismspeaks.org 

Association for Science in Autism Treatment
http://www.asatonline.org/

Bipolar Affective Disorder (Manic Depression)

Recommended Readings:

Jamison, Kay R. (1995). An unquiet mind. Random House.
This is a bibliography of Kay Jamison, who describes her experience of suffering from manic-depression and suicidal thoughts.

Miklowitz, D. J. (2002). The bipolar disorder survival guide: What you and your family need to know. New York, NY: Guilford Press.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Recommended Readings:

The Broken Mirror: Understanding and Treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder (1998). By Phillips, K. New York: Oxford University Press.

The BDD Workbook: Overcome Body Dysmorphic Disorder and End Body Image Obsessions (2002). By Claiborn, J., & Pedrick, C. New Harbinger Publications.

Websites:

Article abstract with definition of BDD and treatment description
http://www.biopsychiatry.com/bdd.html

Massachusetts General Hospital Body Dysmorphic Clinic & Research Unit
http://www.massgeneral.org/bdd/

Borderline Personality Disorder

Recommended Readings:

For Family Members:
Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care About Has Borderline Personality Disorder (1998). By Mason, Paul, & Kreger, Randi. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Bullying

Websites:
http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/index.asp?area=main

http://www.tolerance.org/index.jsp

Childhood Mental Health Issues

Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Recommended Readings:
Fristad, M. A., & Arnold, J. S. G. (2004). Raising a moody child: How to cope with depression and bipolar disorder. New York, NY: Guilford Press.

Websites:
www.bpkids.org 

Anxiety Disorders

Recommended Readings:
Rapee, R. M., Spence, S. H., Cobham, V., & Wignall, A. M. (2000). Helping your anxious child: A step-by-step guide for parents. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
The above is a great book for parents of children with a variety of anxiety disorders. It is written within a CBT framework and is highly recommended.

Behavior Management

Recommended Readings:
Your Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better Behavior (1998) Barkley & Benton

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Recommended Readings:
Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents (2000) Barkley

Websites
http://www.addresources.org
The website of Attention Deficit Disorder Resources has over 150 articles written by national ADHD authorities as well as adults with ADHD. Plenty of information for parents too. 100 plus links to ADHD-related websites.

Death and Grieving

Recommended Readings:

How to go on Living When Someone You Love Dies (1991). By Rando, T. New York: Bantam.
Comprehensive in scope and practical in suggestions for moving through the grieving process.

Mourning and Mitzvah: A guided journey for walking the mourner's path through grief to healing. (1993).  By Brener, A. Jewish Lights Publishing

When Bad Things Happen to Good People (1981). By Kushner, H. New York: Schocken.
This classic best-seller is written from a spiritual perspective, for those struggling with the question of how God can allow suffering and death. It does not promote specific theological answers, but rather explores common human explanations and offers some alternative perspectives.

Depression

Recommended Readings:

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy (revised ed., 1999). By Burns, D. New York: Avon.
A well-known resource, this book describes empirically validated cognitive therapy for depression and includes several self-assessment questionnaires and practical worksheets for putting the treatment into practice.

Control Your Depression (1996). By Lewinsohn, P., Munoz, R., Youngren, M., and Zeiss, A. Engelwood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
This book describes not only the thought processes common in depression and how to work on changing them, but also behavioral strategies (things people can do) to reduce depression. A helpful addition to Burns’ Feeling Good, above.

Websites:

Learn about depression (symptoms and treatment)
www.depression.com 

National Institute of Mental Health brochure on Depression http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depression.cfm 

Understanding Depression from HealthCentral Network http://www.healthcentral.com/depression/related-disorders-9000-109.html

Eating Disorders

Recommended Readings:

The Body Image Workbook by Thomas Cash.
This book is a well-organized and thorough workbook focused on the cognitive-behavioral treatment of body image issues. It focuses on improving feelings, thoughts, perceptions, and beliefs about one's body and physical appearance. It is useful for working with clients who suffer from eating disorders, body image disturbances, and body dysmorphia.

Websites:

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
www.anad.org

A Pro-Recovery website for eating disorders
www.something-fishy.org 

National Eating Disorders Association
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org 

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered (GLBT) Issues

Recommended Readings:

The Gay and Lesbian Self-Esteem Book: A Guide To Loving Ourselves (1999). By Hardin, K. N. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

Out and About on Campus: Personal Accounts by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgendered College Students (2000). By Howard, K., & Stevens, A. Los Angeles: Alyson Books.

Becoming Gay: The Journey to Self-Acceptance (1997). By Isay, R. A. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Coming Out of Shame: Transforming Gay and Lesbian Lives (1996). By Kaufman, G. & Raphael, L. New York: Doubleday.

Living Well: The Gay Man’s Essential Health Guide (1998). By Shalit, P. Los Angeles: Alyson Books.

The Lesbian Couples’ Guide: Finding the Right Woman and Creating a Life Together (1995). By McDaniel, J. New York: Harper Perennial.

Now That You Know: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding Their Gay and Lesbian Children (1998). By Fairchild, B. & Hayward, N. San Diego: Harcourt Brace and Company.

Beyond Acceptance: Parents of Lesbians and Gays Talk About Their Experiences (1990). By Griffin, C. W., Wirth, M. J. & Wirth, A.G. New York: St. Martin’s Press.

Coming Out to Parents: A Two-Way Survival Guide for Lesbians and Gay men and Their Parents (1993). By Borhek, M.V. Cleveland: The Pilgrim Press.

Out in the Workplace: The Pleasures and Perils of Coming Out on the Job (1995). By Rasi, R.A. & Rodriguez-Nogues, L. Los Angeles: Alyson.

Free Your Mind: The Book of Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Youth-and Their Allies (1996). By Bass, E. & Kaufman, K. New York: Harper Perennial.

The New Our Right to Love: A Lesbian Resource Book (1996). By Vida, G. New York: Touchstone.

A legal guide for lesbian and gay couples (2004).  Curry, H., Clifford, D., & Hertz, F.  Berkeley, CA: Nolo Publishing.

Accepting ourselves and others: A journey into recovery from addictive and compulsive behaviors for gays, lesbians and bisexuals (1996). Komnars, S.B., & Kominars, K.D. Minneapolis: Hazelden.

The new loving someone gay (1987). Clark, D. Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts.

Homosexuality: Research implications for public policy (1991).  Gonsiorek, J.C., & Weinrich, J.D. Newbury Park: Sage.

Stigma and sexual orientation: Understanding prejudice against lesbians, gay men and bisexuals (1998). Herek, G.M. (Ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

A place at the table: The gay individual in American society (1993). Bawer, B. New York: Touchstone.

Golden men: The power of gay midlife (2000). Kooden, H., & Flowers, C. New York: Avon Books.

Stranger at the Gate: To Be Gay and Christian in America (1995). White, M. New York: Plume Books.

On Bisexuality:
Bisexual resource guide: Fourth edition. (2001). Ochs, Robyn, Editor. Cambridge, MA: Bisexual Resource Center.
A comprehensive guide to internet sites, community groups world-wide, books, movies, etc.

Bi any other name: bisexual people speak out. (1991). By Hutchins, L., & Kaahumanu, L. Boston: Alyson.
Excellent! A wide variety of personal stories and commentary.

Bisexuality: The psychology and politics of an invisible minority. (1996). Firstein, Beth A., Editor. Thousand Oaks: Sage.
A bit more "academic"; more geared toward professionals, but readable for lay persons.

Closer to home: Bisexuality and feminism. (1992). Weise, Elizabeth Reba, Editor. Seattle: Seal.
Good for women and men who want education on feminism, gender roles, and women's experience of bisexuality.

On Transgender issues:
Gender outlaw: On men, women, and the rest of us. (1994). By Bornstein, Kate. New York: Routledge.
Describes not only the author's transition, but explores gender constructions in society.

Transgender warriors: Making history from Joan of Arc to RuPaul. (1996). By Feinberg, Leslie. Boston: Beacon.
Validating for anyone in the transgender continuum; much historical and cross cultural information.

Websites:

Stonewall Columbus
www.stonewallcolumbus.org

Human Rights Campaign
www.hrc.org

Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
www.pflag.org

Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation
www.glaad.org

National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
www.thetaskforce.org

GLBT Student Services (OSU)
www.multiculturalcenter.osu.edu/glbtss

Gay Lesbian Straight Education Network
www.glsen.org

The Intersex Society of North America
www.isna.org/drupal/index.php

Bisexual Resource Center
www.biresource.org

Transfamily of Cleveland
www.transfamily.org

Harry Benjamin Standards of Care for Transsexuals
www.transfamily.org/hbsoc.htm

Family Acceptance
http://familyacceptance.com/home.html 

outProud--For Parents of gay children: Can We Understand?
http://www.outproud.org/brochure_for_parents.html

Hate Crimes

Websites:

10 Ways to Fight Hate
http://www.tolerance.org/10_ways/index.html

Hypochondriasis (Health Anxiety)

Recommended Readings:

Phantom Illness: Recognizing, Understanding, and Overcoming Hypochondria (1997). By Cantor, C., & Fallon, B. New York: Houghton Mifflin.
This book is an autobiography, covering one woman’s struggle with hypochondriasis and including many other case examples and descriptions of treatment strategies.

Worried Sick: The Exaggerated Fear of Physical Illness (2003). By Neuman, F. NY: Hadrian Press.
This text, and a companion workbook, describe how to put anxiety about health into perspective. The book and workbook are available at http://www.hadrianpress.com/ or by calling 914-681-1038.

Health Anxiety: Hypochondriasis and Related Disorders (2002). By Asmundson, G., Taylor, S., & Cox, B. West Sussex, England: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
This text is written primarily for professionals, rather than laypersons. Although it is quite technical in places, it is full of useful information and examples of hypochondriasis and its treatment.

Websites:

Psychology Works for Intense Illness Concern (Canadian Psychological Association)
http://www.cpa.ca/factsheets/hypo.htm
Page defining hypochondriasis and describing cognitive-behavioral treatment.

Infidelity

Recommended Readings:

Private Lies: Infidelity and the Betrayal of Intimacy by Dr. Frank Pittman is a book that educates about fidelity, secrets, marital arrangements, cultural factors, romance and monogamy. It is not a "how to" book so much as a foundation for understanding what is happening, can happen, or has happened in infidelity. Both therapists and those in the midst of pain can benefit from this book.

After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner has been Unfaithful by Janis A. Spring, Ph.D.
This book presents information for both parties.

Learning Disorders

Websites:

www.LDOnLine.org
This is the official Web Site of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities and has a wealth of information from definitions of different types of learning disabilities, to how such disabilities are diagnosed and treated, to how to choose a professional for assistance.

Marital Issues

Recommended Readings:

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work (1999). By Gottman, John M. New York: Three Rivers Press.
A highly readable, helpful, and research-based resource on what can go wrong in a relationship, and what can make it right, by one of the field's preeminent researchers.

The Five Love Languages (1995). By Chapman, G. Chicago: Northfield Publishing.
Describes five different methods for expressing and receiving love and encourages spouses to learn and respond to each other’s preferred channels. Based on Christian principles but accessible to a broader audience.

Obesity

Recommended Readings:

APA Fact Sheet

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Recommended Readings:

S.T.O.P. Obsessing (1991). By Foa, E., & Wilson, R. New York: Bantam.
This is commonly prescribed reading by psychologists treating OCD, describing symptoms and effective treatment strategies.

Getting Control: Overcoming Your Obsessions and Compulsions (Revised Edition, 2000). By Baer, L. New York: Plume.
Another commonly prescribed book, clearly describing symptoms and behavioral and pharmacological treatments for OCD.

Overcoming Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Behavioral and Cognitive Protocol for the Treatment of OCD (1999). By Steketee, G. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
A step-by-step treatment strategy and a relapse prevention segment, all based on well-researched, cognitive-behavioral treatment for OCD.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: A Complete Guide to Getting Well and Staying Well (2000). By Penzel, F. New York: Oxford University Press.
Not as well known as the other books, above, but highly comprehensive.

Mastery of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach (1997). By Kozak, M.J. & Foa, E. Albany, NY: Graywind Publications.
This is actually a series of books, including a guide for therapists and a workbook for clients. Books in the series may be obtained from Graywind Publications by calling 720-406-1811.

Websites:

Again & Again, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Websites (links)
http://www.geonius.com/ocd/

The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
http://www.ocfoundation.org/

Expert Consensus Treatment Guidelines for OCD
http://www.psychguides.com/pfg10.php

Anxiety Disorders Association of America
http://www.adaa.org/

Talk About OCD
www.talkaboutocd.com 
This is a self-help web site with a public forum

Panic Attacks

Recommended Readings:

Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic III (2000). By Craske, M.G., & Barlow, H. Albany, NY: Graywind Publications.
This book is based on well-researched cognitive and behavioral strategies for conquering panic attacks. There is a companion workbook specifically focusing on overcoming agoraphobia. These workbooks are often used by clients in treatment with therapists as a guide for the therapy process. Both may be ordered from Graywind Publications at http://www.graywindpublications.com/ or by calling 720-406-1811.

The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook (3rd ed., 2001). By Bourne, E.J. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
A comprehensive manual on treatment strategies for anxiety and phobias, emphasizing cognitive-behavioral techniques but also providing information on medications, herbal supplements, and other approaches to anxiety reduction.

An End to Panic (1995, 2000). By Zeurcher-White, E. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
Comprehensive descriptions of panic attacks, panic disorder, and treatments (cognitive-behavioral and medication-based), as well as workbook sections for overcoming panic.

Websites:

Panic Anxiety Education Management Services
http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/anxiety/paems/index.html
A comprehensive site on anxiety and panic attacks with many useful links.

The Anxiety Panic Internet Resource (tAPir)
http://www.algy.com/anxiety/
A comprehensive self-help site with a sense of humor. Defines many types of anxiety, including panic, and offers opportunities to communicate with others suffering from anxiety disorders.

Panic Attack Treatment
http://www.psycheducation.org/anxiety/panic/introduction.htm
An excellent description of cognitive-behavioral panic-attack treatment and comparison to medication treatment.

**The Anxiety and Stress Disorders Clinic at The Ohio State University
http://www.psy.ohio-state.edu/
Provides descriptions of anxiety disorders and their treatment from a cognitive-behavioral perspective.

Anxiety Disorders Association of America
http://www.adaa.org/
Descriptions of various forms of anxiety and their treatments, on-line bookstore

Parenting Strategies

Recommended Readings:

Raising a Moody Child: How to Cope with Depression and Bipolar Disorder (2004). By Fristad, Mary A. and Arnold, Jill G. NY: Guilford Press.

Positive Mental Health

**Travis, Craig (2006). Daily Dose of Positivity: Mental Supplements for Better Health (iUniverse)
In this mental health guide, learn how stress and negativity have an adverse effect on your mind and body and how to train your brain toward positivity to achieve optimal health. It provides a summary of research from health, counseling, and positive psychology and offers 202 ways to train your brain for Positivity.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Websites:

Gateway to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Information
www.ptsdinfo.org
This site is a gateway to four nonprofit sites that offer PTSD information and resources. Four national and international organizations are here to help, with articles, references, web-links, mini-courses, 800 phone access and e-mail pen-pal resources. This site is listed on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website, under their mental health disorders topic.

Schizophrenia

Recommended Readings:

Surviving Schizophrenia: A Manual for Families, Consumers, and Providers (4th ed., 2001). By Torrey, E. Fuller. New York: Harper Perennial.

Coping with Schizophrenia (1994). By Mueser, Kim T. and Gingerich, Susan. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.

How to Cope with Mental Illness in Your Family: A Self Care Guide for Siblings, Off-spring, and Parents (1998). By Marsh, Diane T. and Dickens, Rex M.. New York: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam.

Helping Someone with Mental Illness (1998). By Carter, Rosalynn with Susan K. Golant. New York: Random House.

Sex Addiction

Recommended Readings:

Answers in the Heart Daily Meditations (1989). Hazelden Publications.

Hope and Recovery: A Twelve Step Guide for Healing From Compulsive Sexual Behavior (1987). Hazelden Educational Publications

Hope and Recovery Workbook Hazelden Educational Publications

Don't Call It Love: Recovery From Sexual Addiction (1991). By Patrick Carnes. Bantam Books.

Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction. (1983). By Patrick Carnes. Compcare Publishers.

Lonely All the Time: Recognizing, Understanding, and Overcoming Sex Addiction, for Addicts and Codependents (1989). By Ralph Earle, Gregory Crow and Kevin Osborn. Philip Leif Group, Inc.

Women, Sex and Addiction (1989). By Charlotte Kasl. Harper and Row Publishers.

In the Shadows of the Net: Breaking Free of Compulsive Online Sexual Behavior (2001). By Patrick Carnes, David Delmonico, Elizabeth Griffin, with Joseph Moriarity.

Cybersex Unhooked: A Workbook for Breaking Free of Compulsive Online Sexual Behavior (2001). By David Delmonico, Elizabeth Griffin, Joseph Moriarity.

Facing the Shadow: Starting Sexual and Relationship Recovery: A Gentle Path Workbook for Beginning Recovery from Sex Addiction. (2001). By Patrick Carnes.

The Adonis Complex: The Secret Crisis of Male Body Obsession (2000). By Pope, Harrison G.; Phillips, Katharine A.; and Olivardia, Roberto. New York: The Free Press.

Websites:

National Council On Sexual Addiction/Compulsivity
www.ncsac.org 

Dr. Carnes’ website (see authored books, above)
www.sexhelp.com
Articles available, books can be ordered, and you can take the Sex Addiction Screening Test, with special versions for women and gay men.

National Organization on Male Sexual Victimization
www.malesurvivor.org
Chat with other male survivors and addicts, articles, conferences. Learn about Weekends of Recovery for male survivors, including many who are also struggling with sexual addictions.

The International Service Organization of Sex Addicts Anonymous, Inc.
www.sexaa.org
SAA acknowledges each individual's dignity to choose his or her own concept of healthy sexuality. This is accomplished through the development of a "sex plan". Hosts online meetings.

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, Augustine Fellowship of Houston
www.slaafws.org
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous is an anonymous 12-step-oriented fellowship based on the model pioneered by AA. SLAA members don't necessarily define sobriety with the use of a defined plan, though this may be utilized as a tool of this program.

Sexual Compulsives Anonymous International Service Organizaton
www.sca-recovery.org
SCA is found in many metropolitan areas, and they particularly welcome and are supportive of persons of differing sexual orientations. This program defines sobriety by a plan that is devised mutually by the recovering person, along with the guidance of another recovering person in the SCA fellowship. Hosts online meetings on this site.

Sexual Recovery Anonymous
http://sexualrecovery.org/
SRA is a smaller and newer 12-step organization. It is a non-higher power 12-step program modeled after Rational Recovery, which supplants the notion of a Higher Power with a focus on spirituality and self-love.

S-Anon International Family Groups
www.sanon.org
Sexaholics Anonymous; The only requirement for membership is that there is a problem of sexaholism in a relative or friend.

National Service Organization of Co-Sex Addicts Anonymous
www.cosa-recovery.org
COSA is a recovery program for men and women whose lives have been affected by compulsive sexual behavior. Its sites are dedicated to helping the partners, spouses, friends and relatives of sexual addicts. Has links to Codependency chats.

Sexuality

Recommended Readings:

For Women:
For Yourself: The Fulfillment of Female Sexuality (1975). By Barbach, Lonnie. New York: Doubleday.

For Each Other: Sharing Sexual Intimacy (1992). By Barbach, Lonnie. New York: Anchor Press/Doubleday.

For Women Only: A Revolutionary Guide to Reclaiming Your Sex Life (2001). By Berman, Jennifer & Berman, Laura. New York: Henry Holt and Company, LLD.

For Men:
The New Male Sexuality (1992). By Zilbergeld, Bernie. New York: Bantam Books.

Websites:

The Sexual Health Network
www.sexualhealth.com
The Sexual Health Network is dedicated to providing easy access to sexuality information, education, mutual support, counseling, therapy, healthcare products and other resources for people with disabilities, illness, or natural changes throughout the lifecycle and those who love them or care for them.

Social Anxiety

Recommended Readings:

Managing Social Anxiety: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach (2000). By Hope, D., Heimberg, R., Juster, H., & Turk, C. Psychological Corporation.
A clear, detailed workbook for overcoming social anxiety; includes many detailed exercises to practice. Available from Graywind Publications by calling 720-406-1811.

The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook (2002). By Anthony, M., & Swinson, R. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
Another good workbook with practical worksheets and practice exercises.

Overcoming Shyness and Social Phobia: A Step-by-Step Guide (1998). By Rapee, R. Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson.
Yet another user-friendly, practical workbook.

Websites:

Anxiety Disorders Association of America
http://www.adaa.org/
Descriptions of various forms of anxiety and their treatments, on-line bookstore.

The Shyness Home Page: An Index to Resources for Shyness
http://www.shyness.com/
Many useful links.

Stress Management & Relaxation

Recommended Readings:

APA Fact Sheet #1
APA Fact Sheet #2 - Mind Body Health

Suicide

Recommended Readings:

Jamison, Kay R. (1995). An unquiet mind. Random House.
This is a bibliography of Kay Jamison, who describes her experience of suffering from manic-depression and suicidal thoughts.

Jamison, Kay R. (1997). Night falls fast: Understanding suicide. Random House.
A second book from Kay Jamison, dealing more specifically with suicide.

Rubel, B. (2000) But I Didn’t Say Goodbye: For Parents and Professionals Helping Child Suicide. Kendall Park, NJ: Griefwork Center, Inc.

Websites:

http://www.suicidology.org
This website has general resources about suicide and also features a survivor’s group and support group information. Please click on their “links of interest” to reach many different websites about suicide.

http://www.suicidology.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=48
Survivor resources, including a bibliography of books written for survivors, fact sheets, and 25 suggestions for surviving suicide.

http://www.siblingsurvivors.com
A web site to support for people who have lost a sibling to suicide

http://www.tearsofacop.com
A website dedicated to promoting awareness of the numbers of law enforcement officers who have PTSD or committed/attempted suicide.

http://www.afsp.org
The website of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. Click on “ Surviving Suicide” on the side menu to go to the Survivor’s page.

Worry (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)

Recommended Readings:

Overcoming Generalized Anxiety Disorder (1999). By White, J. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
There is a client manual and a separate therapist manual. The client manual has case examples and a step-by-step, research-based approach to reducing worry based on cognitive-behavioral techniques.

Websites:

Anxiety Disorders Association of America
http://www.adaa.org/
Descriptions of various forms of anxiety and their treatments, on-line bookstore.

The Anxiety Panic Internet Resource (tAPir)
http://www.algy.com/anxiety/
A comprehensive self-help site with a sense of humor. Defines many types of anxiety and offers opportunities to communicate with others suffering from anxiety disorders.