Two Herculean one-man efforts: The Black Dog
A large site from Ireland, designed especially for men with mental
illness. A place for a quiet "time out" is provided at The
Cave. (Requires Flash.) There is a "black hole" email form
as
well where you can rant safely. MaleDepression.com:
Its "sister site" in the United States.
From a list provided
by Rotary
International
in Australia,
who are conducting and funding ongoing research into mental illness in
Australia:
BeyondBlue
- The site for the Australian 'beyondblue' national depression
initiative. Mental Health in
Australia
- This site provides information about mental illness. HealthInsite
-This site provides a listing of Australian-only health sites that have
been assessed as credible by the Department of Health and Aged Care. The Black Dog
Institute (Australian)
Researching depression and bipolar disorder. BluePages
- Developed by the Centre for Mental Health Research (ANU, Canberra)
and the CSIRO Division of Mathematical and Information Sciences, this
site is designed to provide information about depression. The MoodGYM - An
internet-based CBT (cognitive therapy) intervention developed by
the Centre for Mental Health Research (ANU, Canberra), based on
Cognitive Therapy. Now has an international reputation. (Requires
Flash.) Mental Illness Education
Australia - A mental health awareness program for schools. Schizophrenia Fellowship, NSW
: Depression and schizophrenia were
regarded as
quite distinct illnesses, but this is now being questioned. Dr.
Ivan's Depression Central, as this site is called,
aims to operate as a 'clearing house' for information about major
depression, bipolar disorder, cyclothymia, dysthymia and other mood
disorders and their effective treatment. Internet
Mental Health
- This site aims to improve understanding, diagnosis
and treatment of mental illness, and to provide information about
effective well-researched treatments. The
online 'Dictionary of Mental Health'
- This
site also provides links to other sites that enlarge on topics
discussed. DepressioNet aims to be a
one-stop depression information resource
and community for Australians. This site also includes information
about
new research
and opportunities to contribute to this research. www.sane.org
- This website is run by SANE, an Australian charity helping people
affected by
mental illness through lobbying, education and research. It offers an
information and referral service. Fyreniyce -
refers to
itself as 'the Australian
Bipolar Website'. This site is dedicated to those who suffer from
bipolar disorder and offers a virtual community. Depression and Mood
Disorders Association of NSW
- Its objective is to inform and help people with bipolar
disorder, depression or mood
disorders and their families and friends. Its Web site no longer
exists. Phone contact: (02) 9816 5688. Depression and
Bipolar
Support Alliance - aims to educate
that all depressive and manic-depressive illness are treatable medical
diseases, as well as foster self help, improve access to care, and
advocate for research to eliminate these illnesses.
Google
Groups
lists several newsgroups in the series alt.support.depression. Find one
you
are comfortable with - being with fellow-sufferers eases the
loneliness. If you have a newsgroup reader (OE will
do), you can follow a group that way. Or you can join a Web 2 forum
such as DepressioNet (above.)
I'm
not crazy, I have an illness recognized by the medical profession.
- A sufferer.