Carthage College on the shore of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Health & Counseling

Self-Help Resources

Self-help information can be very helpful to people, and can be a valuable addition to professional care. Keep in mind, however, that self-help information should not be used as a substitute for professional care, particularly in cases of significant or serious physical or mental health concerns. If self-help information leads to questions or concerns, seek professional assistance.

Websites

A wide variety of physical and mental health websites exist. The following links are provided for information only. The Health and Counseling Center cannot affirm the accuracy of all the information, and does not specifically endorse any service or information.

To evaluate websites, check the following items:

a) Currency - Is there a date on the page? When was the information posted?

b) Accuracy - Is there a reference source for the information? How credible in the source? Can you verify the information elsewhere? If an author is listed, what is his/her background or expertise?

Physical and Mental Health

  1. Go Ask Alice
    www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/index.html
    This website is a health question and answer service produced by Columbia University's Health Education Program. It provides information about relationships; sexuality; sexual health; emotional health; fitness and nutrition; alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs; and general health.

Physical Health

  1. American Medical Association
    www.ama-assn.org
    This website has several useful features including health information for patients (with links to other health and medical resources) and a directory of physicians nationwide.

  2. National Institutes of Health
    www.nih.gov/health
    This website provides several links to health information, provides NIH publications, describes clinical trials, and lists health information hotlines.

  3. Healthfinder
    www.healthfinder.gov
    This website includes a health library covering a wide range of topics, and health care information such as doctors, dentists, clinics, and insurance.

  4. Ask Dr. Weil
    www.drweil.com
    This website is an interactive health site with a physician who answers questions. It also provides a database of information.

Mental Health

  1. ULifeLine
    www.ulifeline.org
    This website was developed for college students. It provides information on mental health topics, facts and quizzes, and mental health resources.

  2. National Institute of Mental Health
    www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/index.cfm
    This website offers information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of many mental illnesses. It includes problems such as anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, and eating disorders. It also discusses medications and mental disorders.

  3. National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
    www.nami.org/illness/index.html
    This website provides information about serious or persistent mental illnesses such as anorexia nervosa, bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and sleep disorders. It also discusses medications used to treat mental illnesses.

Alcohol and Drug Issues

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), Al-Anon (friends/family of alcoholics) and additional 12-step meetings are held weekly in the Kenosha area. For information, contact the Alano club at (262) 654-8246 (AA and Al-Anon) or Club Breakaway at (262) 653-9800 (Narcotics Anonymous).