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Links to Organizations of Interest

Below is a list of websites that offer information about treatment; specific problems and disorders; books, articles, and videos; support groups, and ways to get to help. The sites marked with an asterisk (*) have a search feature to help you find a cognitive behavioral therapist in your area.

Academy of Cognitive Therapy*
Professional association that provides information about cognitive therapy and a list of therapists who have been certified by the Academy.
academyofct.org

American Psychological Association
Largest national association of psychologists, with a variety of information about psychological research and treatment.
apa.org

Association for Psychological Science (previously the American Psychological Society)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of scientific psychology and its representation at the national and international level. The Association’s mission is to promote, protect, and advance the interests of scientifically oriented psychology in research, application, teaching, and the improvement of human welfare.
psychologicalscience.org

Anxiety Disorders Association of America*
Information about each of the anxiety disorders, treatments available, and a list of therapists who have expertise in treating anxiety disorders; most of these therapists will be cognitive behavioral therapists.
adaa.org

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies*
National association provides information about CBT, resources available, and maintains a Find a Therapist section that will allow you to search for a cognitive behavioral therapist in your city.
abct.org

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder*
Information about ADHD, suggested resources, and a directory of professionals who assess and treat ADHD (CBT indicated as treatment modality for some of the professionals in the directory).
chadd.org

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Information about treatment, training, research and advocacy for individuals with mood disorders.
dbsalliance.org

European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies*
European professional association of CBT provides information about CBT, workshops, and training.
eabct.com

Evidence-Based Behavioral Practice
Information about the research that informs practice.Great resource for professionals seeking to incorporate evidence-based practices into their work.
ebbp.org

Face The Issue.com Bulimia & Anorexia
Information about eating diorders and where to get help, geared at teens and young adults.
facetheissue.com/bulimia.html
facetheissue.com/anorexia.html

Face The Issue.com Self Esteem
Information about self-esteem and the signs of low self-esteem, geared at teens and young adults.
facetheissue.com/selfesteem.html

Freedom From Fear
Information about treatment for anxiety and depression and how to find services that accept insurance and lower fees.
freedomfromfear.org

International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy*
International professional association for cognitive therapy, including an international list of clinicians who provide cognitive therapy.
the-iacp.com

International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
Information about treatment, training, research and conferences focused on trauma.
istss.org

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
A comprehensive site with information about mental illnesses and treatment for mental illnesses.
nami.org

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders*
Information about eating disorders and how to get treatment for eating disorders, including treatment trials and studies.
anad.org

National Center for PTSD*
Information and how to get help for veterans who suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder.
www.ncptsd.va.gov

National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence
Information on drug and alcohol dependence for individuals and family members and information about treatment programs.
ncadd.org

International Foundation for Research and Education on Depression
Foundation for research and education about depression; includes a section for finding a therapist.
ifred.org

National Institute of Mental Health
Information about mental health, including some clinical trials that have evidence-based components.
nimh.nih.gov

National Mental Health Association
Information about mental health and mental health advocacy in the United States.
nmha.org

International OCD Foundation*
Extensive information about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and a list of clinicians who provide evidence-based treatment for OCD.
ocfoundation.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Information about substance abuse, research and data on substance abuse and mental health, and information about suicide prevention.
samhsa.gov

National Tourette Syndrome Association
Information about the disorder and resources for children, adolescents and adults with Tourette’s Syndrome.
tsa-usa.org

Trichotillomania Learning Center*
Information about the disorder, useful tools for coping with Trichotillomania, and a list of clinicians who have expertise in treating trichotillomania.
trich.org