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A Tour of the World Wide Web for School Counselors

To gain information concerning attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), use the ADHD Home Page (www/nimh.gov/publicat/adhd.htm). This site provides data concerning examples, symptoms, treatments, and a comprehensive bibliography of resources.

The Learning Disabilities Site (www.nih.gov/publicat/learndis.htm) defines the disability, suggests educational options and medications, describes current research, reviews government aid and provides sources of additional information and support.

The High Self-Esteem Site (www.planet.millenium.com/hsep.htm) teaches students how to feel good about themselves, how to get along with others, how to live life as a leader, and how to obtain a healthy self-esteem. The program consists of eight interactive self-esteem modulates that are very good for middle and secondary school students.

The Autism Resources Web Site (http://web.syr.edu/~jmwobus/autism.html) is a superb source of valuable information concerning this important disorder. It has a wealth of information from the Net including links on methods, treatments and programs. The site also contains a comprehensive bibliography of related books and articles. It even has a listing of autistic-related items "For Sale." Asperger's Syndrome is also included in this very large information database. In addition, the site contains a worldwide listing of organizations. The Autism Resources Web site is a tremendous resource for any counselor seeking additional information concerning this topic.

The Mental Disorders: Symptoms & Treatment

site (www.cmhc.com/sxlist.html) includes a large database of articles listing symptoms and general treatment guidelines. Publications are divided into three broad categories: adult, childhood and personality disorders. Some examples of topics are acute stress disorder, depression, autistic disorder, multiple personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and reading disorder. The site also contains a self-help questionnaire to determine if a person needs additional mental health assistance. In addition, it includes a list of hypertext links to other related locations.

The Internet Mental Health Home Page serves as free encyclopedia of mental health information (www.mentalhealth.com/main.html) covering a large number of mental problems. The goal of the site is to promote "improved understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness throughout the world." The site includes a diagnosis of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. This outstanding site also maintains a listing of links to other mental health Web locations.