Psychobabble Resources

Finding Information

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Please use the labels in the right hand sidebar to access information on resources available by condition.

I am currently building the catalogue of resources but, with time, I hope to provide a brief summary of what can be found at each link.

If you know of any helpful sites, I would be very grateful if you could email me the relevant links in order to build this catalogue.

If you experience any problems with the links or with using the sites, I would appreciate it if you could let me know at clinhealthpsych AT gmail DOT com. Thank you.

Please note that Health Psych is not responsible for the content of any of the sites referenced and therefore cannot guarantee the accuracy or quality of the information provided.

If you come across information on any site that is confusing or distressing, please discuss with your medical advisor.

Patient run support groups

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Canada

Not Over Till the Fat Lady Sings

From the site:

This site is dedicated to providing information, support and hope for people whose lives are touched by an Autoimmune disease.
The following pages include relevant information on various autoimmune diseases, coping mechanisms, stories submitted by readers, a chat room and a message board. The message board is available to anyone with an autoimmune disease who is looking for a supportive and friendly environment in which to express their concerns, ask questions or share their experiences. We invite concerned family members and friends to participate in the website and message board.

In Mind

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In Mind, Inquisitive Mind, an online quarterly magazine covering social psychology issues. Full access to articles and discussions available on free registration.

Leukaemia

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Information and Support Groups

The Leukaemia Foundation (Australia)

Leukaemia Research (UK)

Ovarian Cancer

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Information and Support Groups

Ovarian Cancer Australia (Australia)

Cancer

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Fact Sheets/Information

The Emotional Facts of Life with Cancer

Support Groups/Organisations

The Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (Canada)

CAPO is an organisation of professionals, clinicians, researchers, educators and others dedicated to the understanding, treatment and study of the social, psychological, emotional, spiritual and quality-of-life aspects of cancer. CAPO provides a number of other useful resources for health professionals including National Psychosocial Oncology Standards and information on screening for distress in cancer patients.

National Cancer Institute (US)

The NCI offers excellent resources on cancer for the general public, people dealing with cancer and health professionals. Areas covered include information on various types of cancers, treatments (including complementary and alternative approaches) and how to cope with treatment, cancer support resources and more technical topics such as prevention and genetics, screening and testing. There is also a selection of more general cancer resources and, extremely useful for the non-medical user, a dictionary of cancer terms.

Asthma

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Information

Asthma Foundation of NSW (Australia)
Asthma Foundations of Australia (Australia)
Asthma Foundation of SA (Australia)
Asthma Foundation of Tasmania (Australia)
Asthma Foundation of WA (Australia)
Asthma Queensland (Australia)
National Asthma Council Australia (Australia)

Asthma (Canadian Lung Foundation) (Canada)
Asthma Society of Canada (Canada)

Asthma UK (UK)

Asthma (American Lung Foundation) (US)

Breast Cancer

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Information

Breast Cancer.Org (US)
National Breast Cancer Centre (Australia)
NSW Breast Cancer Institute (Australia)
Understanding Breast Cancer (The Cancer Council of NSW) (Australia)

Gynaecological Cancer

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Information

Gynaecological Cancer Support (Australia)

An excellent site with downloadable information sheets on emotions across the course of cancer; treatment related issues; talking about cancer; support; survivorship;family and friends.

There are also dedicated sections for women diagnosed with gynaecological cancer, their friends and family; health professionals and GPs. Registration is required for these areas but is free and access is immediate.

Thyroid

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Associations/Support Groups

Thyroid Australia Limited (Australia)

Thyroid UK (UK)

American Thyroid Association (US)
Your Thyroid (Endocrine.web) (US)

Scleroderma

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Associations/Support Groups

Scleroderma Association NSW (Australia)

Myasthenia Gravis

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Associations/Support Groups

The Australian Myasthenic Association in NSW (Australia)
Myasthenia Gravis Association of QLD Inc. (Australia)

Muscular Dystrophy

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Associations/Support Groups

Muscular Dystrophy Australia (Australia)

Multiple Sclerosis

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Associations/Support Groups

MS Society of Australia (Australia)

Lupus

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Associations/Support Groups

Lupus Association of NSW Inc. (Australia)
Lupus Association of Tasmania Inc. (Australia)
Lupus Group of WA (Australia)

Diabetes

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Associations/Support Groups

Diabetes Australia (Australia)
Diabetes NSW (Australia)
Diabetes NT (Australia)
Diabetes SA (Australia)
Diabetes Tasmania (Australia)
Diabetes Victoria (Australia)
Diabetes WA (Australia)

Crohn's & Colitis

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Associations/Support Groups

Crohn's and Colitis Australia (Australia)

Arthritis

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Associations/Support Groups

Arthritis Australia (Australia)

Anaphylaxis

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Associations/Support Groups

Anaphylaxis Australia (Australia)

Addison's Disease

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Associations/Support Groups

Australian Addison's Disease Association Inc. (Australia)

Addison's Disease Self-Help Group (UK)

Essential Reading

Addison's Disease Owner's Manual (UK)

Coeliac Disease

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Association/Support Groups

The Coeliac Society of Australia (Australia)

Coeliac UK (UK)

Celiac Disease Foundation (US)

Anxiety

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Association/Support Groups

Anxiety Treatment Australia (Australia)

Depression

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Informational Resources

beyondblue: The National Depression Initiative (Australia)

beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. It offers resources for individuals, health professionals and schools.

It is important to note that this site is not a health or crisis service and cannot assist with personal requests for help or advice.

Black Dog Institute (Australia)