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PTPS provides this series of articles for informational purposes only. Information provided on this website is not intended to be used in place of professional psychological or medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment. If you need mental health treatment or have questions, give us a call at 516-418-2673.
We have found the following resources helpful. Please note that individuals who run and participate in online support groups and/or blogs have varying expertise levels. Ask your healthcare provider if you have any specific questions related to you or your children’s healthcare needs. Never stop or start medication, radically change diet, or begin exercise regimens without consulting your physician..
Locating supportive resources and LGBTQ-friendly care providers can be daunting. Click here to check out some of the LGBTQ+ resources that are available in Broward county.
APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 121,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members. APA’s mission is to promote the advancement, communication, and application of psychological science and knowledge to benefit society and improve lives. Click here for the APA site.
NAMI Florida’s Mission is to improve the quality of life of individuals and their families affected by mental illness through education, support and advocacy.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We’re committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness
The mission of the Florida Psychological Association shall be to:
–To advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting health and human welfare
–To improve the qualifications and usefulness of psychologists through high standards of ethics, conduct, education, and achievement
–To increase and diffuse psychological knowledge through meetings, professional contacts, reports, papers, discussions and publications; and
–To advance scientific interests and inquiry and the application of research findings to the promotion of health and public welfare