| RMCOEH_Newsletter The University of Utah's Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health biannual newsletter. |
| Safety_at_Work A monthly magazine that reports on workplace safety issues from around the world with a global perspective. A weekly OHS bulletin for Australia, and regular OHS podcasts are also available. |
| Safety_Lines The quarterly safety newsletter of Minnesota OSHA. |
| SafetySmart_com Provides occupational safety information through Safety Smart Magazine, newsletters, clip art posters and poster software. |
| Site_Emergency_Planning_Workbook A 95 page workbook prepared by the Michigan Department of State Police that is designed to help users develop a Site Emergency Plan. |
| Tuberculosis_Infection_Control The 184 page manual is designed to provide information about TB infection control to clinics, homeless shelters, hospitals, and other interested parties. [PDF] |
| USF_SafetyFlorida Quarterly magazine published by the University of South Florida's OSHA consultation program. |
| Worker\'s_Compensation_Cost_Containment_Reports Information about reports for small businesses regarding worker's compensation and safety program cost containment. [Subscription based] |
| WorkSafe_Magazine A safety magazine published six times a year by the Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia to inform workers and employers of occupational health and safety issues. |
| Advocacy_Unlimited,_Inc_ Information and resources for persons with mental health disabilities. Also an educational program for mental health advocacy skills. |
| Coalition_for_Persons_Disabled_by_Mental_Illness North Carolina coalition of mental health professionals, consumers, families and advocates organized to pursue lobbying and mental health reform initiatives. |
| The_Coalition_of_Voluntary_Mental_Health_Agencies New York City's advocacy organization for community mental health, representing a network of over 100 non-profit, community-based mental health agencies. |
| Consumer_Organization_and_Networking_Technical_Assistance_Center Resource center for consumers/survivors/ex-patients and consumer-run organizations across the United States, promoting self-help, recovery and empowerment. |
| East_Suffolk_Advocacy_Networks ESAN is an independent, user managed organization committed to the empowerment of mental health service users. Lists the office locations, news and upcoming events. |
| Empowerment_for_Healthy_Minds Consumer-run mental health advocacy organization based in Southwestern Virginia. Empowerment and activism are emphasized. |
| Freedom_Center_-_Northampton_MA Support, human rights advocacy, and holistic alternatives for people labeled 'mentally ill' in the Pioneer Valley, MA. |
| Freedom_From_Fear National not-for-profit mental health advocacy association whose mission is to aid and counsel individuals and their families, who suffer from anxiety and depressive illnesses. Includes national event |
| GIDreform_org__-_Challenging_Psychiatric_Gender_Stereotypes GIDreform.org is a resource for all who advocate reform of the psychiatric classification of gender diversity as mental disorder. |
| Handling_Your_Mental_Illness_at_Work_and_School Information on ADA (the Americans with Disabilities Act), the affect of mental illness on work or schooling, coping, filing a complaint, question of the month. |
| Mental_Health__A_Report_of_the_Surgeon_General The first Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health, asserting that mental illness is a critical public health problem that must be addressed by the nation. |
| Mental_Health_Advocate Mental health resources, newsletter articles, links, personal accounts, stories, and news. We believe recovery is possible. |
| Mental_Health_Association_of_South_Carolina Resources and information for persons diagnosed with mental illness and their families; reports and data on mental health policy, advocacy, conditions, treatment and other issues. |
| Mental_Illness_and_the_Criminal_Justice_System One sixth of inmates have a mental illness, but do not receive treatment because facilities are over-crowded and under-staffed. |
| Mississippi_Advocacy_and_Protection A private, non-profit agency which receives federal funds to protect and advocate the rights of individuals with disabilities |
| The_National_Coalition_of_Mental_Health_Professionals_and_Consumers,_Inc_ Advocating for mental health patients and professionals via educating the general public about good mental health care and by standing up to fight managed care's abusive practices. |
| National_Mental_Health_Consumers\'_Self-Help_Clearinghouse The National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse helps connect individuals to self-help and advocacy resources, and offers expertise to self-help groups and other peer-run services for me |
| Open_Up_Toolkit The 'Open Up Toolkit' is a resource website established by Mental Health Media to encourage service users and survivors to come together to combat stigma and discrimination against mental health issue |
| Presidents_New_Freedom_Commission_on_Mental_Health President Bush identifies obstacles to quality mental health care. Includes details of the Commission's work and schedule, along with a section for receiving public comment. |
| Prop_63_for_Me A mental health consumer advocacy organization in Santa Barbara, California ensuring full consumer empowerment in Mental Health Services Act programs. Find details about the MHSA, a calendar, newslett |
| Stigma_org An initiative to raise awareness of the stigmatization of those suffering from mental health problems. Forum and publications. |
| SuicideMalpractice Information about the history of and defenses to suicide malpractice litigation against mental health care providers. |
| Surgeon_General\'s_Conference_on_Children\'s_Mental_Health Report of the Surgeon General's Conference on Children's Mental Health: A National Action Agenda. This report was prepared by the Department of Health and Human Services in collaboration with the Depa |
| Transcultural_Mental_Health_Centre Information and resources for people of non-English speaking backgrounds suffering or caring for someone with a mental illness. Translated information also available. Involved in research and educati |
| Truehope_Mental_Health_Advocacy_and_Education_Services Tools built to assist the mentally ill. Includes downloadable and online informational mental health resources. |
| Volunteer_for_Newport_Mind_Peer_Advocacy Volunteer advocate recruitment for Newport Mind mental health Peer Advocacy in Gwent, South Wales. Full training and supervision provided. |
| DukeMedicine_Health_News Article addresses the use of strength training to slow knee arthritis. Also describes the risk factor of knee osteoarthritis. |
| eMedicine_Health_-_Osteoarthritis Consumer health resource center providing an overview of this disorder and its causes, symptoms and treatment. |
| Exercise_for_Osteoarthritis Exercise information from The Physician and Sportsmedicine journal. |
| JOINT_Osteoarthritis_Education_Programme Osteoarthritis education and an information resource for heathcare professionals. Includes an overview, diagnosis, and management of OA. |
| Mayo_Clinic__Osteoarthritis Find an overview on the symptoms, risk factors, causes, complications, and treatment. |
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