ACADEMIC & RESEARCH

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ON-LINE JOURNALS

ACADEMIC & RESEARCH

National Institute of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/trials/depression.shtml#main
Current clinical trials on depression at NIMH.

American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org/topics/topicdepress.html
The professional organization for psychologists. Offers links to research papers as well as consumer information on depressive illness and psychological treatments.

Positive Psychology
http://www.ppc.sas.upenn.edu/
Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive.  The Positive Psychology Center is located at the University of Pennsylvania under the leadership of Dr. Martin Seligman.  The center promotes research, training, education, and information on Positive Psychology approach.

Center for Integrative Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
http://integrativemedicine.upmc.com/
A hospital-based center that combines evidence-based natural healing practices with conventional medicine.  The center is currently conducting a study on the effectiveness of acupuncture to treat depression.  Website includes a list of health conditions and complementary therapies that have been shown effective to treat them.

Center for the Study of Brain, Mind and Behavior, Princeton University
http://www.csbmb.princeton.edu
A university-based research center that conducts cutting edge research on cognitive neuroscience (the relationship between the brain and mind).  Website includes description of current research at the center and a calendar of the center’s research seminars.

Clinical Chronobiology Program, Columbia University http://www.columbia.edu/~mt12/sad/sadfaq.htm
A world-renowned program for research and treatment of depression with light and negative ion generators.  Website includes extensive FAQ’s, discussions of different lights that can be bought, and a reading list.

Laboratory for Affective Neurosciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison
http://www.psyphz.psych.wisc.edu/
A university-based research laboratory that conducts a broad program of research on the brain mechanisms that underlie emotion as well as the mechanisms of mind-brain-body interaction. Richard Davidson, Ph.D. conducts important research on the neurobiology of depression at this laboratory.

Osher Center for Integrative Medicine
http://www.osher.ucsf.edu
The Osher Center for Integrative Medicine is one of the pioneering U.S. medical centers to utilize both conventional and alternative approaches to effectively address the biological, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of health and wellness.  Founded in 1997, this university-affiliated medical center conducts a comprehensive program of patient care, research, and medical education.  The website also lists resources including websites, databases and professional organizations related to integrative medicine.

University of Michigan Depression Center
http://www.depressioncenter.org/
A university-affiliated medical center that provides multi-disciplinary patient care, research, education, and clinical training programs to enhance the detection and treatment of depression and bipolar disorders, to counteract stigma, and to improve public policy on depression-related issues.  Website includes information on depression by gender and age group, different types of depressive disorders, treatment strategies, and learning resources.

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National Alliance for Mental Health
http://www.nami.org

Families for Awareness Organization                                                         
http://www.familyaware.org

Active Minds on Campus (Peer to Peer Mental Health Awareness & Advocacy)
http://www.activeminds.org
A peer-to-peer campus-based organization devoted to mental health awareness, support, and advocacy.

Postpartum Support International
http://www.postpartum.net

Northern Light Technologies
http://www.northernlighttechnologies.com
This company manufactures and sells a wide variety of high quality light therapy products used to treat conditions such as seasonal depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).  Website includes information about SAD and about light therapy, a link to an interactive quiz to assess oneself for SAD, FAQs about using light therapy devices, and useful resources for further information on light therapy.

Mental Health America
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net
A nonprofit mental health advocacy organization with useful information for consumers on a wide range of topics from clinical trials and treatment resources to health insurance.

ON-LINE JOURNALS

The International Journal of Healing and Caring On-Line
http://www.wholistichealingresearch.com/ijhchome.html
This journal presents personal, clinical, and research observations in integrative care for both healthcare professionals and the lay public.

Nexus
http://www.nexuspub.com/
Nexus is an online bimonthly journal exploring topics in holistic health, philosophy, mind and body therapies, spirituality, ecology and much more.