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				Counseling and Psychiatric Services Links and Resources

	Home Services Hours / Appointments / Location Links and Resources Frequently Asked Questions Meet the Staff Contact Us Forms Training Opportunities			Please find helpful links to various topics below. (This page is a work in progress) Mental Health Screening Georgetown University Resources Local Resources Resource Link for Parents General Mental Health Links Helpful information on various college and health topics can be found at Suite101.com and in the Virtual Pamphlet Collection at the CC Village. Additional valuable educational material can be found at Georgetown University's very own http://be.georgetown.edu. Georgetown University Resources Follow this link to be.georgetown.edu for a list of the various campus resources GU has to offer for students. GU Law School's Center for Wellness Promotion: www.law.georgetown.edu/wellness Local Resources Using GU Student Health Insurance for Local Referral s Meyer Treatment Center A low-fee provider, in Friendship Heights. Center Clinic An even lower-fee provider of mental health services, in Foggy Bottom. DC Department of Mental Health Free services for DC residents. Arlington County Behavioral Health Services for Arlington County Residents without private health insurance. Wendt Center for Loss and Healing Ross Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders Kolmac Clinic Outpatient Treatment for Chemical Dependency Pastoral Counseling and Consultation Centers of Greater Washington For Parents Resource Page with informational pamphlets, links, and books. Academic Success Tips for Reducing Test Anxiety, and article by CAPS clinican, Dr. Wayne Hurr. Prentice Hall's Student Success: Academic Skills Mindtools: Time Management Skills Georgtown's own Academic Resource Center Advocacy (Mental Health) GU's Active Minds on Campus, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising mental health awareness among young adults. Anxiety and Panic Also see "Stress and Relaxation" further below be.georgetown.edu's webpage on Anxiety. APA Brochure on Anxiety Disoders (PDF) Website: ADAA (Anxiety Disorders Association of America) is a comprehensive site that includes more specific self-assessment tools. Panic Disorder Overview Website: The Panic Center includes information about panic and agoraphobia, a screening test for anxiety disorders and depression, an interactive self-guided 12-week cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) program for panic disorder and agoraphobia, as well as a moderated support group. Book Reviews: Anxiety and Panic and more Bipolar Disorder be.georgetown.edu's webpage on Bipolar Disorder. A Guide for Patients and Families (PDF) APA Brochure on Bipolar Disorder (PDF) Bipolar Overview DRADA: Depression and Related Affective Disorders Assoc. website. Book Reviews: Bipolar Disorder Dating and Relationships Various Helpful Articles (Relationship Institute) 101 Great dates for DC Top 10 Reasons dating is better than hooking up Depression be.georgetown.edu's webpage on Depression. APA Brochure on Depression (PDF) College Depression Fact Sheet Depression Screening, a confidential online screening tool. DRADA: Depression and Related Affective Disorders Assoc. website. Book Reviews: Depression Guide on Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PDF) Domestic Violence APA Brochure on Domestic Violence (PDF) Disability Support Services GU's Academic Resource Center (ARC), for learning, physical, and emotional disability support. Eating Disorders be.georgetown.edu's webpage on Eating Disorders APA Brochure on Eating Disorders (PDF) Something Fishy: a website on Eating Disorders, Anorexia, Bulimia & Compulsive Overeating; Dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to people with Eating Disorders, and their loved-ones. Psych Central's Webpage on Eating Disorders information and treatment introduction. 42-question Eating Attitudes assessment Screening: Click Here and type "mentalhealth" as the keyword to access free and confidential online screening for Eating Disorders. Grief and Loss About Bereavement Death, Loss, and Grief GU's own Students of AMF Book Reviews: Grief and Loss Local Resource: Wendt Center for Loss and Healing Healthy Living be.georgetown.edu's Self-Care Guide International Students Crossing Cultures: Adjusting to your New Community Cultural Differences: International Students coping with Culture Shock Understanding Culture Shock Article: Acculturation www.abroadplanet.com: This is online community of international students studying in the USA. The site where students help students to survive and thrive during their stay in America. Books: Culture Shock! USA, by Esther Wanning Crossing Customs : International Students Write on U.S. College Life and Culture, by Andrew Garrod and Jay Davis Accent of Success, The: A Practical Guide for International Students, by Eric Shiraev, Gerald Boyd Beyond the Answer Sheet: Academic Success for International Students, by William Badke LGBTQ Stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Queer Georgetown University's LGBTQ webpage The Trevor Project: a website for LGBTQ teens, with a focus on suicide prevention; also has a 24-hr helpline at 1-866-488-7386. Human Rights Campaign's resources on Coming Out. http://www.lgbtcampus.org: Resources in Higher Education http://pflag.org: Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians & Gays Medication APA Brochure on Choosing a Psychiatrist Website: Safemedication.com will let you look up a specific medication, with information on why it is prescribed, how it should be used, special precautions, and side effects. Website: WebMD has a comprehensive drug database, and includes newer information than most other sites. Minority Issues Assessment Tool: Black Identity Development Scale Article: Acculturation Article: Asian-American Mental Health Website: Mental Health Care for Asian Americans OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) OCD Overview A Guide for Patients and Families Book Reviews: OCD Personality Types (Myers-Briggs) Website: 4 Question Assessment Website: Personality Page (Information about Personality Types) Psychotherapy About Psychotherapy How to find help through Psychotherapy On Choosing a Therapist Book Reviews: Psychotherapy Sexual Assault be.georgetown.edu's webpage Sleep General information on how to get more sleep. How To Get a Good Night's Sleep Sleep Inducing Techniques The National Sleep Foundation--provides information on sleep and sleep disorders, as well as an excessive sleepiness assessment and a sleep IQ test. Social Anxiety Website: www.socialphobia.org Stalking Cornell's comprehensive website Stress and Relaxation Instructions on Relaxation Techniques be.georgetown.edu's Stress page, which includes an Online Stress Relaxation Program Website: Mindtools: Stress Management Techniques Website: About.com: Relaxation Techniques Website: Stress and Stress Management Links Pamphlet: Stress: How Can I Cope Pamphlet: Managing Stress Pamphlet: 52 Proven Stress Reducers Substance Use and Abuse be.georgetown.edu's webpage on Alcohol and other drugs Suicide Prevention be.georgetown.edu webpage on Suicide Depression Screening, a confidential online screening tool. SPANUSA.com website for the Suicide Prevention Action Network, USA. Suicide FAQ webpage from NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health) In Harm's Way: Suicide in America, a webpage overview of suicide statistics and prevention, from NIMH. 2004 Fact Sheet on Suicide: Adolescents and Young Adults, a PDF form from NAHIC (National Adolescent Health Information Center) Trauma (including Hurricane Katrina) Webpage: on Natural Disasters (by APA - American Psychological Association) PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) be.georgetown.edu webpage APA Brochure (PDF) Various PSTD links			Announcements Calendar No events listed.