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. 

Alcoholics Anonymous 

Well known twelve step program for treatment of alcoholism. 

Campus Climate

Search for schools that are hospitable to gay and lesbian students.

Eating Disorders

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

GLSEN

Informative site on a variety of issues of interest to gay and lesbian students.

Humanmetrics

This online test is based on Carl Jung and Isabel Myers-Briggs typological approach to personality. Upon completion, you will obtain online: your personality type formula along with the strengths of the preferences, the description of your personality type, and alist of occupations and educational institutions where you can get relevant degree or training, most suitable for your personality type.

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. 

My Sister's Place

Information and resources on domestic violence and date abuse compiled by a women's shelter. 

Personality Online

Resource for self discovery and personal development. Here you will find everything from a variety of personality tests to a comprehensive database of personal development related resources. 

Suicide Prevention

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

Teen Advice

An excellent site with lots of info on all sorts of teen issues plus connections to additional sites. Topics include dealing with alcohol issues, transitions to college, bullying, date rape and abuse issues to name a few. 

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth. 

Understanding Depression

Explains the difference between normal emotional lows and this serious disease. Includes a simple online assessment to see if you are depressed. 

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 Resource

Links for young people on many common issues and concerns of a personal nature.