Web Resources
Alcohol and Other Drugs
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
National Institute on Drug Abuse
GenerationRx.org
This website provides medication safety and prescription drug abuse prevention resources for schools, colleges, and communities.
Addiction Resource
Free informational resources and a free toll-free hotline
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Provides information about anxiety disorders such as panic, OCD, and social anxiety.
Depression and Mood Disorders
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Provides information on depression and bipolar disorder.
Suicide Prevention
Jed Foundation
Website for the prevention of suicide on college campuses.
ULifeline
Suicide prevention website with self-tests and links to college campus counseling centers.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Eating Disorders
Bulimia
Basic facts about eating disorders, self-help books, professional texts, educational videos, national organizations, treatment facilities.
The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness
Comprehensive national referral guide of U.S. eating disorders treatment centers.
Mental Health
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
National Institutes of Mental Health
Sexual Abuse / Rape
Rape Abuse Incest National Network
The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization
1in6.org
Researches estimate that 1 in 6 men have experienced unwanted or abusive sexual experiences before age 18. This website is a resource for men who have been abused as well as for those that care about them.
General Topics
Columbia University Health
Answers questions regarding a variety of issues such as mental health, fitness and nutrition, sexuality, relationships, and general health.
American Psychological Association
Information and articles on a variety of topics including anger, depression, gay and lesbian issues and violence. Look under the “Topics” menu on the left hand side.
Psych Central
One stop index for support resources.
Study Skills
Offers “Online Study Skills Workshops,” which includes assessments and strategies for improving time management, test performance, concentration and memory. (Virginia Tech University)
Virtual Pamphlets
The Unabridged Student Counseling Virtual Pamphlet Collection has organized pamphlets on a variety of topics from university counseling centers across the country. Some pamphlets may refer to services at a specific college or university. Contact the Purchase College Counseling Center for Purchase College services.