Below is a list of links to anxiety disorder-related sites,
as well as a local listing in Hamilton for a Support Group for Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder.
Anxiety
Disorders Association of Canada 
The ADAC is a
registered charity and non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting public and
professional sensitization and awareness of anxiety conditions. (Ottawa,
ON)
Anxiety Disorders Association
of America
The ADAA web site includes plenty of
information on the anxiety disorders, including a guide to treatment, locating a
specialist in your area, Consumer resources, resources for Professionals, News &
Events, Message Boards and Chats (Rockville, Maryland)
Anxiety
Disorders Centre The Anxiety Disorders Centre aims
to provide effective psychological treatment of anxiety disorders. Our
services are informed by current treatment research in order to
provide you with the best quality care. (Calgary & Edmonton, Alberta)
ASAP
Dictionary of Anxiety and Panic Disorder
The ASAP on-line Dictionary has two main
sections; a "General Dictionary" and a "Medications Dictionary." The
Medications Dictionary defines the pharmaceutical medications often used to treat anxiety
and panic disorders. All other definitions are found in the General Dictionary.
Association/Troubles
Anxieux du Québec (ATAQ)
Pour la information, la recherche, et l'aide sur
l'anxiété et les troubles anxieux au Québec. Education, research and help for
people suffering from anxiety disorders. In French.
Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments
CANMAT - or the Canadian Network for Mood
and Anxiety Treatments - is an extensive, cohesive network linking healthcare
professionals from across Canada who have a special interest in mood and anxiety
disorders. The ultimate goal of CANMAT is to improve the quality of life of
persons suffering from mood and anxiety disorders, through its combined efforts
in research, education, public awareness and policy development.
Duke University Program in Child and
Adolescent Anxiety Disorders (PCAAD)
Their program focuses on the treatment of
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress disorder in Children. The web site
offers general information on the full range of anxiety disorders affecting children &
provides some of the specifics concerning the work that goes on at PCAAD. Along with the
advanced treatment methods offered they are conducting ongoing research (Durham, NC)
Facts For Health
A new comprehensive resource to help
identify, understand and treat Social Anxiety Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
(Madison, Wisconsin)
Freedom From Fear
Offers information & support on anxiety
and depressive disorders (Staten Island, NY)
Massachusetts
General Hospital Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders
This website includes information
on different anxiety disorders, as well as directions for individuals who are
interested in participating in clinical studies that relate to specific anxiety
disorders. They also have a website specifically dedicated to Social
Anxiety Disorder - www.bostonsocialanxiety.com
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
A good resource for depressive disorders and how to get help. The
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario is a non profit, self-help organization committed to
improving the quality of life for people with mood disorders, their families, and their
friends. (Toronto, Ontario)
National Attention Deficit
Disorder Association
ADDA is especially focussed on the needs of
ADDults and young adults with ADD. Parents of children with ADD are also welcome to
visit this site. Information includes articles, personal stories, interviews with
professionals, book reviews, and links to other ADD-related sites (Highland Park,
Illinois)
National
Institute of Mental Health
Provides the latest information & news on
anxiety disorders' symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for Consumers, Medical and Mental
Health Professionals. The NIMH site includes references and referrals to national
mental health organizations & self-help groups, a resource list, books and audiovisual
materials (Bethesda, MD)
Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder Foundation
An international not-for-profit organization,
this web site provides helpful information on OCD and related disorders (North Branford,
CT)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Support Group, Hamilton
The support group meets on
the Third Monday of each Month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Meeting Location:
Hamilton OCD
Self-Help Group
Fortino's Store, Community Room
65 Mall Road (by Limeridge Mall)
Hamilton, Ontario
Contact:
416-789-0442 (inquiries answered by our volunteers)
Email them at: hamiltonocdselfhelpgroup@email.com
The
OCD Center of Los Angeles
The OCD Center of Los Angeles provides qualified, licensed
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for the treatment of OCD, OC Spectrum Disorders, and related
anxiety disorders. Their site offers extensive information about the nature and
treatment of these disorders, as well as links to other valuable sites.
The
Selectively Silent Child
An informal alliance
of selective mutism support groups for parents and children. This site
offers information on signs to watch for, causes, treatment options, suggestions
for teachers, groups and contact information, and a message board.
(Toronto, Ontario)
Selective
Mutism Group/Childhood Anxiety Network
This non-profit organization represents the largest internet resource for
information on selective mutism and related childhood anxiety disorders. This site
includes a Canadian support group. (Philadelphia)
Social
Anxiety Disorder
This website is specifically dedicated to Social Anxiety Disorder, by the
Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress
Disorders.
Social Phobia Support Group of
Toronto
Meetings are held Tuesday & Wednesday
evenings & Fridays from 3:00 -
4:30 pm. Meetings are very informal and there is no pressure to
participate. We provide support and encouragement in a relaxed and
friendly group environment. Just attending is a step in the right direction.
Located at:
Centre for
Addiction and Mental Health
250 College Street, 11th Floor, Room 1118
Toronto, Ontario
Contact: Earla at
dunbarlamont@aol.com
S.T.A.R.T. (Stress, Trauma,
Anxiety, Rehabilitation Treatment) Clinic for Mood & Anxiety Disorders
The START
Clinic for Mood & Anxiety Disorders specializes in the assessment and
treatment of people suffering from various mood and anxiety disorders. We
provide individual and group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and offer many other
forms of treatment including mindfulness meditation. We are a centre that
also facilitates research to enhance our understanding and treatment options for
these clinical disorders.
Tourette Syndrome
Association, Inc.
This web site includes information about TS,
treatment and research news, national and international contacts, resources. TSA
includes 700 members, approx. 50 chapters, more than 300 support groups in the U.S.
(Bayside, NY)
Tourette
Syndrome Foundation of Canada (TSFC)
Established in 1976, TSFC is the only national voluntary non-profit organization
assisting individuals affected by Tourette Syndrome and its associated
disorders. They are dedicated to improving the quality of life for those
with, or affected by, Tourette
Syndrome through programs of education, advocacy, self-help and the promotion
of research.
Trichotillomania Learning
Center
TLC is a national non-profit organization
devoted to advancing understanding of trichotillomania or compulsive hair-pulling.
Includes up-to-date information, support and local resource referrals (Santa Cruz, CA)
