Links and Resources
Affordable Care Act Information
If you are uninsured, click here to learn more about your coverage options in Michigan through the Affordable Care Act.
Mental Health Treatment Resources for College Students
Click here for a list of mental heatlh resources for college students.
MIRA
Mental Illness Research Association, works to support research and education on psychiatric and brain-based disorders.
www.miraresearch.org
Information about Electro-Convulsive Therapy
On certain occasions, electroconvulsive therapy is recommended. Electroconvulsive therapy is a hospital-based procedure to treat treatment-resistant depression and, in some cases, mania. ECT has been used for many years and its techniques have been refined. This is a complicated procedure that has been controversial over the years, but when the proper patient selection is made, it can be a live-saving treatment.
The following link to the Mayo Clinic contains helpful information about ECT. If you have any questions, you may always discuss them with Dr. Young during your next visit.
www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/electroconvulsive-therapy/basics/definition/PRC-20014161
EmpowerADD
ADHD Support Group in Metro Detroit
www.empoweradd.org
Section 508
www.section508.gov
FAQ for ADD / ADHD in general
add.about.com
University of Michigan Medical School
Provides an all around good resource for information.
www.med.umich.edu
NAMI
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Organization that helps to improve the lives of those affected by mental illness. Educational & legislative information.
www.nami.org
Mental Health Network
Mental health information. It is geared for both the professional and consumer.
www.mentalhelp.net
CONCERTA
Sponsored by The ALZA Corporation. The ALZA Corporation makes the new long-acting methylphenidate Concerta. This site offers the reader a great deal of information on ADHD and related topics.
www.concerta.net
American Psychological Association
Professionals & public. Search engine indexes National Institute of Mental Health.
www.apa.org/sitemap.aspx
American Psychiatric Association
Site for professionals. Some good self-help information for consumer.
www.psych.org
C.H.A.D.D.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a wonderful organization offering support to individuals, parents, teachers, and professionals whose lives are impacted by ADHD. CHADD has more than 200 chapters throughout the country.
www.chadd.org
ADDA
Attention Deficit Disorder Association, is a great resource for individuals with ADHD (and their support systems) to educate themselves, network, seek out ADHD professionals, and learn of upcoming events within the ADHD community.
www.add.org
Alltherapist.com
Dr. Joel L. Young is listed at AllTherapist.com