Reliable Health Resources

Below are curated, reputable sources for Alzheimer's, ADHD, cancer, and mental health. Always double-check information and consider linking directly to these organizations.

Alzheimer's Disease

• Alzheimer's Association (alz.org): Comprehensive information, resources, 24/7 helpline, support groups, research updates. Offers resources specific to different communities.
• National Institute on Aging (nia.nih.gov): Federal agency with detailed information on Alzheimer's and dementia.
• MedlinePlus (medlineplus.gov): Part of the National Library of Medicine, provides summaries and links to research.
• Alzheimers.gov: Official U.S. government portal for Alzheimer's information.

Bipolar Disorder

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Leading federal agency for research on mental disorders, offering fact sheets, statistics, and treatment information.
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): National organization offering support groups (online and local), educational materials, and resources for individuals and families.
• Mental Health America (MHA): Provides information, online screening tools, and links to resources like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Government resource for finding treatment services.
• Stanford Medicine Bipolar Disorders Clinic: Offers resources, suggested readings, and links to support organizations.

ADHD

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Provides information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, research, and statistics.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Offers fact sheets, infographics, treatment information (especially regarding behavior therapy), and free materials. Funds the National Resource Center on ADHD.
• Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): Leading non-profit, runs the National Resource Center on ADHD (NRC), offering fact sheets, podcasts ("All Things ADHD"), and webcasts.
• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP): Provides resources for families, including "Facts for Families," medication guides, and rating scales.
• ADDitude Magazine: Online magazine with articles, resources, and links to support organizations.

Breast Cancer

• National Cancer Institute (NCI): Comprehensive information on all cancers, including treatment, screening, clinical trials, and risk factors. Offers guidance on evaluating online resources.
• American Cancer Society (ACS): Extensive information, statistics, support programs (like Reach to Recovery), and local resource lists.
• Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF): Focuses on research funding but also provides guides on types of breast cancer, metastatic disease, clinical trials, and resources.
• Susan G. Komen: Major non-profit funding research, outreach, and advocacy.
• Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC): Provides support, education, helpline, and materials in multiple languages.
• National Breast Cancer Foundation: Offers educational guides, runs a National Mammography Program, and provides links to financial assistance resources.
• BreastCancer.org: Non-profit providing reliable, up-to-date information.

Colon Cancer

• National Cancer Institute (NCI): Colorectal Cancer: Specific section for colorectal cancer information.
• American Cancer Society (ACS): Colon & Rectal Cancer: Dedicated section with statistics, screening guidelines, and support information.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Colorectal Cancer: Information on prevention, screening, and awareness.
• Colorectal Cancer Alliance: Non-profit focused on patient support, prevention, research, and advocacy.
• Mayo Clinic: Provides detailed information on diagnosis, treatment, stages, and coping strategies.