CHS Guidance Department
Personal Counseling Issues
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.
Research conducted and supported by the National Institute
of Mental Health on causes and treatment of a variety of eating
disorders.
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.
This site offers a list of symptoms and general treatment
guidelines for an alphabetical list of adult, childhood, and personality
disorders.
Link to a number of online personality
inventories, some for fee.
Comprehensive site with links to many prevention topics
listed alphabetically, ranging from AIDS to tobacco.
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.
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.