Web
Resources for Families
Oregon Mental Health Advocacy Groups
NAMI Oregon
NAMI Oregon is the statewide chapter of the National Alliance
on Mental Illness. NAMI also has several local chapters
that can provide information to families dealing with mental
illness.
Oregon Family Support Network
Families from throughout Oregon who support other families
who have children and adolescents with mental, emotional
and behavioral disorders.
Information Resources
- www.aboutourkids.org
This easily navigated site has information on research,
articles on many disorders, and research results. And
it offers a free email newsletter for parents.
- www.conductdisorders.com
A family-friendly and supportive site. Articles, books,
forums, links, and information on most other childhood
psychiatric disorders, not just conduct disorders, are
available.
- www.MyADHD.com
This site includes information about adults and children,
but the children’s section is easy to find and navigate. Specific
to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- www.bpkids.org
An excellent site for families and children about bipolar
disorder.
General Health Forums with Info on Mental Health
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