CABF International Resources
Multinational
Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks
GAMIAN-Europe (Global Alliance of Mental Illness Advocacy Networks) is an international, non-profit, federation comprising users and consumers, family members, careers, health care professionals, representatives of government bodies and agencies, and other concerned parties who support or are interested in issues affecting those who suffer from a mental illness.
Loredana Tascau, Information and Communication Officer, Secretariat
GAMIAN-Europe
Sos. Mihai Bravu 90-96, Bl. D17, Sc. 4, Ap. 149,
Sector 2, Bucharest, Romania
Tel: +4021 252 60 11
Fax: +4021 252 08 66
E-mail: gamian-europe@clicknet.ro
International Society for Bipolar Disorders
A forum of researchers, clinicians, advocacy groups and individuals to foster ongoing international collaboration, education, research and advances in the treatment and in all aspects of bipolar disorders. Publishes journal "Bipolar Disorders--An International Journal of Psychiatry and Neurosciences".
Chad Daversa
Executive Director, ISBD
P.O. Box 7168
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-0168
412-802-6937 (phone)
412-802-6941 (fax)
chadd@isbd.org
World Federation of Mental Health
The global online directory of mental health patient/service user, family member/caregiver support groups, and mental health advocacy and awareness organizations.
Australia
Black Dog Institute Web site on Bipolar Disorder
A new Internet-based educational program has become available to help the thousands of Australians who suffer from bipolar disorder.
Siblings Australia, Inc.
A national organization committed to enhancing the wellbeing of siblings of children and adults with special needs, including mental health issues.
ReachOut.com
An interactive website that provides valuable information for teenagers to help improve their mental health and wellbeing during the transition-age years. The site includes coping tips, forums, fact sheets, personal stories as well as resources regarding mental illness, school, employment, stress and relationships.
Brazil
ABRATA
Av. Paulista, 2644-7 andar - Conj. 71
01310-300 - Sao Paulo - SP
55 11 256.4831 / 55 11 256.4698 (phone)
contato@abrata.org.br
http://www.abrata.org.br/
The Brazilian Association of Families, Friends and Sufferers from AffectiveDisorders - ABRATA - is a nonprofit association working to improve the quality of life of those who suffer from affective disorders and of those who live with them. ABRATA's programs include education, support,advocacy, referrals and volunteering.
Canada
Families Organized for Recogntion and Care Equality (F.O.R.C.E.)
British Columbia.
1-800-661-2121.
Runs skill building seminars for parents, advocate for policy change, resources to helpful governmental information.
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, Inc.
A self-help organization for people with depression and manic-depressive disorder, their families and friends. 1-800-263-1460. Tracey Trudeau is the contact person for children and adolescents with bipolar disorder.
Iceland
Systkinasmi Junni
Sibling support.
Ireland
Aware: Helping to Defeat Depression
National support network for those suffering with depression. Provides support groups and information.
GROW: World Community Mental Health Movement in Ireland
National organization for people living with mental illness. Local groups are available.
ADAPT: Guidance and Information on Managing and Overcoming Eating Distress
Information on eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia.
Spunout
The mental health section of Ireland’s leading online youth health, lifestyle and citizenship resource for 16 to 25 year olds.
Japan
Keio University Hospital (In Japanese)
35 Shinanocho
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582
Tel: 03-3353-1121 (Main)
The medical school of this "Ivy League" university has doctors trained in child psychiatry who see children with bipolar disorders.
Umegaoka Tokyo Metropolitan Hospital (In Japanese)
6-37-10 Matsubara, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-0043
Tel: 03-3323-1621 (Main)
This hospital has a large department dedicated to child mental health. They also have a free telephone consultation service: 03-3323-7621.
Netherlands
The Lithium Plus Working Group (Li+WG)
The Lithium Plus Working Group is a professional association of over 150 psychiatrists, psychologists and other health care providers in the Netherlands who are committed to the study of bipolar disorders. The Li+WG website promotes communication of their research and other information between their own members and "beyond the dikes" of the Netherlands.
New Zealand
SibSupportN.Z.
A program of Parent to Parent New Zealand which supports the specific needs of siblings, ages 8-18, who have brothers and sisters with special needs. The aim of Parent to Parent’s programme is to provide children with an experience that will assist them to cope with the challenges and stresses of living with a brother or sister who has a disability.
Slovenia
Bipolarna
A website on early-onset and adult bipolar disorder from the translator of "Bipolar For Dummies", a bipolar parent of a child with bipolar disorder.
Taiwan
Taipei City Psychiatric Center (in Mandarin)
Tai Pei City Psychiatric Center, also known as Taipei City Hospital, is a municipal psychiatric hospital in Taipei City.
Taiwan Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (in Mandarin)
A non-profit association for child and adolescent psychiatrists. Run seminars in hospitals, advocates for useful information and guidelines.
United Kingdom
Sibs
Sibs is the UK charity for people who grow up with a disabled brother or sister. Sibs aims to enhance the lives of siblings by providing them with information and support, and by influencing service provision throughout the UK.
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