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Anxiety Disorders transforms the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure. It fosters innovative thinking and ensures that a full array of novel scientific perspectives are used to further discovery in the evolving science of brain, behavior, and experience. From the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health is a national family-run organization linking more than 120 chapters and state organizations focused on the issues of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs and their families. It was conceived in Arlington, Virginia in February, 1989 by a group of 18 people determined to make a difference in the way the system works. The National Federation works to develop and implement policies, legislation, funding mechanisms, and service systems that utilize the strengths of families. Its emphasis on advocacy offers families a voice in the formation of national policy, services and supports for children with mental health needs and their families.
MindFreedom International (MFI) is a nonprofit organization that unites sponsor and affiliate grassroots groups with thousands of individual members to win human rights and alternatives for people labeled with psychiatric disabilities.
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. Provides access to SAMHSA publications, grants information, data files, and statistics.
Brushes with Life Arts Program is a creative arts program for people in treatment at the UNC Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health; members of Club Nova, a local clubhouse for persons with mental illness; and other select community programs in the Chapel Hill area. It is a program of the University of North Carolina (UNC) Department of Psychiatry, Center for Excellence in Community Mental Health.
Seasonal Affective Disorder from Mental Health America. SAD, the "winter blues", is a subtype of depression or bipolar disorder that occurs and ends around the same time every year.
Vesta, Inc. is a private, nonprofit, comprehensive behavioral health care organization with seven locations throughout Maryland. Vesta offers comprehensive, flexible, and ongoing services for adults, children and adolescents with a wide range of psychological difficulties, including serious and persistent mental illness.
Chain of Survival A strong Chain of Survival can improve chances of survival and recovery for victims of heart attack, stroke and other emergencies.
Citizen CPR Foundation founded in 1987 to strengthen the Chain of Survival and improve the series of actions that increase the chance of survival for thousands of victims of sudden cardiac arrest.
"The optimum rate of compression is 100 to 120 beats per minute. It may come naturally, but if you need help gauging it, thinking of a song may help. “Stayin’ Alive,” by the Bee Gees is the right tempo. “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper or “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” by the Clash also are in the 100 to 120 beats-per-minute range."
Excellent CPR – Simulation Lab watch this YouTube video to learn how to perform excellent CPR from Dr. Rob Anderson and staff of the Health Sciences North (HSN) Simulation Laboratory New
European Resuscitation Council co-ordinates the activities of European organisations with a major interest in resuscitation medicine (RM) and Emergency Medical Care (EMC). [Europe]
How To Do CPR provides short illustrated steps for CPR on adults, children dogs, and cats [University of Washington]
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is one of Canada’s largest and most effective health charities. Over the last 60 years we have invested more than $1.35 billion in heart and stroke research, making us the largest contributor in Canada after the federal government. In that time, the death rate from heart disease and stroke has declined by more than 75 per cent. [Canada]
What Is an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?, also known as Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD), from the National Institutes for Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Updated
National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP®) To improve out-of-hospital emergency medical care, NAEMSP® promotes meetings, publications and products that connect, serve and educate its members. In addition, the Association acts as a resource and advocate of EMS related decisions in cooperation with organizations throughout the country and the community at large, including agencies of the Federal Government.
National Association of EMS Technicians (NAEMT®) is the nation’s only organization that represents and serves the professional interests of all EMS practitioners, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical responders, and other professionals providing prehospital and out-of-hospital emergent, urgent or preventive medical care. New
Health Topics A-Z from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Diseases and Conditions Index (DCI)
Health Topics A-ZNational Safety Council The National Safety Council is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy.
First Aid, CPR and AED Certification Red Cross First Aid, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automated external defibrillator) training and certification meets the needs of workplace responders, professional rescuers school staffs, professional responders and healthcare providers, as well as the general public. We offer both certified and non-certified training options. Select a category below to access course descriptions and materials.
Resuscitation Council (UK) facilitates education of both lay and healthcare professional members of the population in the most effective methods of resuscitation appropriate to their needs. [UK]
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