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Mental illnesses affect women and men differently. Some disorders are more common in women, and some have different symptoms in men and women. Scientists are only now beginning to better understand what causes these gender differences.

• Aging Male Syndrome
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Anxiety Disorders
• Depression and Suicide
• Schizophrenia

General Mental Health Resources:

Publications

1.   Mental Health Services Locator - This internet site can help you locate mental health treatment facilities and support services in your state.

   http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/default.asp

2.   Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - This publication explains exactly what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is, including signs, symptoms and treatment options. It also links patients to support services and treatments.

   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/HealthInformation/ocdmenu.cfm

3. APA Help Center (Copyright © APA) - This web site provides brochures, tips and articles on the psychological issues that affect your physical and emotional well-being, as well as information about referrals.

   http://apahelpcenter.org/

4. Male depression: Don't ignore the symptoms (Copyright © MFMER) - Male depression is a serious medical condition. Many men try to tough it out on their own, but depression symptoms can make them chronically miserable. This article discusses the symptoms, treatment, and causes of depression in men.

   http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/male-depression/MC00041

5. Men and Depression (Copyright © DBSA) - This publication contains information specific to men about depression, its symptoms, treatment, and self-care.

   http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_publications_men

Organizations

1.   National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, HHS
2.   National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse, CMHS, SAMHSA, OPHS, HHS
3.   National Mental Health Information Center, SAMHSA, HHS
4.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
5. American Association of Suicidology
6. American Psychiatric Association
7. American Psychological Association
8. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
9. Mental Health America
10. National Alliance on Mental Illness
11. National Eating Disorders Association

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Current as of June 2007