CHS Guidance Department

 

Personal Counseling Issues

 

Alanon/Alateen 

This site contains basic information about this organization which assists adults and teens with alcohol related concerns. It includes 20 questions designed to help you decide whether or not you need Al-Anon, 20 questions designed to help teenagers decide whether or not Alateen is for them. 

Eating Disorders 

Research conducted and supported by the National Institute of Mental Health on causes and treatment of a variety of eating disorders. 

Internet Mental Health 

This site attempts to improve understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. It describes the 532 most common mental disorders, 67 most commonly prescribed psychiatric drugs, and offers online diagnosis. 

Keirsey Temperament and Character Web Site 

Link to a number of personality inventories, character sorters, etc. 

Mental Disorders 

This site offers a list of symptoms and general treatment guidelines for an alphabetical list of adult, childhood, and personality disorders. 

Personality Tests 

Link to a number of online personality inventories, some for fee. 

Prevention Primer 

Comprehensive site with links to many prevention topics listed alphabetically, ranging from AIDS to tobacco. 

Suicide Prevention 

FAQ on suicide, symptoms of depression and suicidal danger signs, most common misconceptions about suicide, what students should do if a friend had depression, what hospitalization does for depressives and a recommended reading list. 

Web of Addictions 

The Web of Addictions is dedicated to providing accurate information about alcohol and other drug addictions. It has links to treatment organizations and organizations promoting prevention of substance abuse. 

Youth Suicide Prevention Information 

Information related to youth suicide, its causes, danger signs and prevention.