The California Board of Psychology (BOP) protects the safety and welfare of consumers of psychological services.
http://www.psychboard.ca.gov/
APA,
American Psychological Association provides an extensive website with
information for both the general public and professionals. Articles can
be found on a variety of topics along with a few free brochures A
toll-free number, 1-800-964 2000, connects to a referral service in your
area to find a psychologist.
http://www.apa.org/
AHP
Association for Humanistic Psychology gives listings of therapists by
state, with descriptions provided by each therapist member. The site
also includes information on the history and philosophy of humanistic
psychology.
http://www.ahpweb.org/
The California
Psychological Association (CPA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit professional
association for licensed psychologists and others affiliated with the
delivery of psychological services. In addition to the role of advocate
for the profession of psychology, CPA's members regularly provide free
public service through programs such as its Public Education Campaign
and its well-respected disaster response service. Additionally, CPA
works closely with the media to provide timely and accurate information
on a variety of issues to increase the understanding of human behavior.
http://www.cpapsych.org/
Helpguide
provides expert, non-commercial information on more than 100 topics in
mental health and lifelong wellness. Both mental health professionals
and the public can easily find overviews here of most areas of concern,
and links are provided for more in-depth information.
http://www.helpguide.org/
The
American Psychiatric Association (APA), founded in 1844, is a medical
specialty society representing nearly 36,000 psychiatrists in the U.S.
and from around the globe. APA is the largest and longest-serving
psychiatric medical association.
http://www.healthyminds.org
TraumaResources
is a professionally reviewed, non-commercial website, with a wealth of
information on the effects of stress on the brain and the whole person.
There are sections for parents and those who work with children, for
mental health professionals, and for those who suffer from the effects
of extreme stress, also known as emotional trauma.
http://www.traumaresources.org/
Active
Minds is the only organization working to utilize the student voice to
change the conversation about mental health on college campuses. By
developing and supporting chapters of a student-run mental health
awareness, education, and advocacy group on campuses, the organization
works to increase students’ awareness of mental health issues, provide
information and resources regarding mental health and mental illness,
encourage students to seek help as soon as it is needed, and serve as
liaison between students and the mental health community.
Through
campus-wide events and national programs, Active Minds aims to remove
the stigma that surrounds mental health issues, and create a comfortable
environment for an open conversation about mental health issues on
campuses throughout North America.
http://www.activeminds.org/
Grouptherapy Finder: http://findgrouptherapy.com