Organizations Anxiety and Depression Association of America : 240-485-1001 The ADAA is a nonprofit that focuses primarily on anxiety disorders and depression. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for people who suffer from these disorders, providing research, facts, and resources. American Psychiatric Association : 703-907-7300 The American Psychiatric Association is the leading psychiatric association in the world, represented by members in over 100 countries. All of the psychiatrists in the association strive to advance the world of psychiatry and provide the highest level of care to mental illness sufferers. American Psychological Association : 800-374-2721 This organization is made up of over 115,000 members who strive to advance the science of psychology. The doctoral level psychologists range from ones who work with children to those who work with people serving in the armed forces. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Division of Mental Health : 800-232-4636 The CDC is the United States’ health protection agency. It conducts research and provides educational information to the nation and beyond to protect and save lives. It takes “a public health approach to mental health” to study and prevent mental illness.
Hope For Depression Research Foundation : 212-676- 3200 HDRF is a non-profit that focuses on depression and related mood disorders. The foundation uses neuroscience research to study depression, its causes, new treatments, and methods of prevention. It also aims to eliminate the stigma surrounding depression. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) : 800-950- 6264 NAMI is the United States’ biggest grassroots mental health organization. It educates the population on mental illness with its education programs across the country. The alliance advocates mental health and runs the NAMI HelpLine. National Institute of Mental Health : 866-615-6464 The NIMH is a federal agency (an offshoot of the National Institutes of health) that researches mental disorders. Its mission is to conduct research that will better the understanding of mental illnesses, thereby “paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.” World Health Organization : With offices in 150 countries, the WHO has a not-so- simple goal of creating a healthier future for the world. It aims to fight all illnesses—from mental illness to HIV to cancer—and secure necessities like food and clean, drinkable water for those in need.
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