Mental Health Blogs
Addiction
Addiction Blog offers news about trends and discoveries in the treatment of addiction. More information is available at: http://addictionblog.org/.
Addiction and Recovery blog provides commentary on drug and alcohol addiction, treatment, and recovery. More information is available at: http://www.dawnfarm.org/blog.html.
Hazeldon - Thought for the Day blog offers daily affirmations and meditations for those in recovery. More information is available at: http://www.hazelden.org/web/public/thought.view?catId=1901.
Rehab Survival Guide offers diverse perspectives on drug and alcohol addiction. More information is available at: http://rehabsurvivalguide.blogspot.com/.
Anxiety
Anxiety Insights is a blog on anxiety topics including: OCD, panic attacks, and phobias. Insights are provided on related news and treatments. More information is available at: http://www.anxietyinsights.info/.
The Reality of Anxiety is a popular blog on anxiety and panic disorders. Aimee, the author, suffers from social anxiety and chronicles her journey here. More information is available at: http://anxiousnomore.blogspot.com/.
We Worry: A Blog for the Anxious is a group blog dedicated to helping those who suffer from chronic anxiety, stress, panic attacks, and depression. More information is available at: http://weworry.wordpress.com/.
You Don't Have to Suffer from Anxiety is a blog written by a person with an anxiety disorder. It gives first-hand advice on coping. More information is available at: http://anxiety.wordpress.com/.
Bipolar Disorder
Beyond Meds blog chronicles one person's journey off psychiatric medications. It deals with the withdrawal as a result of stopping medication, as well as the effectiveness of alternative treatments. More information is available at: http://bipolarblast.wordpress.com/.
I Am Bipolar blog offers "random scribblings from a bipolar mind." More information is available at: http://www.iambipolar.ca/blog/.
John McManamy's SharePosts blog is a information resource on bipolar disorder. McManamy was recently awarded a Mogens Schou Award for Public Service for his work in the area. More information is available at: http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/15/.
Living the Scientific Life is a blog by a writer known as GrrlScientist writing about her academic career in science, as well as her struggles with mental health. More information is available at: http://scienceblogs.com/grrlscientist/.
The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive is a blog on the struggle with bipolar disorder. More information is available at: http://thesecretlifeofamanicdepressive.wordpress.com/.
Sue Bergeson's SharePosts by expert and advocate Sue Bergeson is a blog on all things concerning bipolar disorder. More information is available at: http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/116/.
The Trouble With Spikol blog by Liz Spikol, a contributing editor of Philadelphia Weekly, is about her experiences with bipolar disorder. More information is available at: http://trouble.philadelphiaweekly.com/.
Children´s Mental Health
Half Full: Science for Raising Happy Kids blog teaches how to foster good mental health from the very beginning. It offers topical parenting advice, as well as commentary on the latest research findings related to child psychology. More information is available at: http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/half_full/.
It Takes a Village to Raises a Child is a blog by a child abuse survivor and covering a range of mental health issues. More information is available at: http://villageofmany.wordpress.com/.
Kids´ Stuff blog by a psychologist discusses various topics related to children and adolescents. More information is available at: http://blogs.psychologytoday.com/blog/kid-stuff.
Life with ADHD blog is written by the father of a child with ADHD. It has ADHD news, information, and current ADD/ADHD research. More information is available at: http://lifewithadhd.com/.
Teen Mental Health blog presents information relevant to teenage mental health. More information is available at: http://blog.teenmentalhealth.org/.
Depression
A Beautiful Revolution blog by Andre Jordan offers his "depression doodles," which express his ever-changing moods. More information is available at: http://www.abeautifulrevolution.com/blog/.
Beyond Blue blog by best-selling author Therese J. Borchard offers a spiritual guide through depression. More information is available at: http://blog.beliefnet.com/beyondblue/.
Depression Introspection is an anonymous blog is written by a young female suffering from bipolar disorder. Here, she focuses on the depressive state. It is personal, frank, and offers sound advice to others who suffer from depression. More information is available at: http://deepintro.typepad.com/depression_introspection/.
My Journey With Depression blog is written by Addy, who suffers from bipolar disorder, depression, and self-inflicted harm. More information is available at: http://www.myjourneywithdepression.com/.
Optimism Software blog offers anti-depression information. More information is available at: http://www.findingoptimism.com/.
The Pursuit of Happiness blog chronicles one man´s battle with depression and his experience with St. John's Wort. The blog provides a first-hand glimpse at a person's ups and downs through various treatments. More information is available at: http://happinesspursuing.blogspot.com/.
Space and Time blog offers sometimes self-deprecating views of depression. More information is available at: [MH1] . http://caffeinatedlissy.wordpress.com/about/
The Splintered Mind blog by Douglas Cootey deals with AD/HD and depression. It chronicles how he is overcoming his conditions and leading a more fulfilling life. More information is available at: http://thesplinteredmind.blogspot.com/.
Storied Mind blog has built a small community based on the idea that writing stories is a useful method of fighting the effects of depression and related mood disorders. More information is available at: http://www.storiedmind.com/.
Commitment to Living is a blog by a family psychologist that offers insightful notes on suicide risk and prevention. This is a useful resource for those who are affected by depression, either directly or indirectly. More information is available at: http://commitmenttoliving.com/.
Walking the Black Dog is an anonymously written blog by someone who is overcoming depression. More information is available at: http://walkingtheblackdog.com/.
Wing of Madness blog addresses clinical depression and offers a guide to depressed readers on how to overcome their condition. The blog is just one area of a growing community. More information is available at: http://www.wingofmadness.com/.
General Resources
Blogs - A Mental Health Guide offers a review of mental health blogs. More information is available at: http://www.psychminded.co.uk/news/news2006/sept06/Blogs.htm.
Blogflux offers a directory of mental health blogs. More information is available at: http://dir.blogflux.com/cat/mental-health_2.html.
Eating Disorders Blogs supports recovery from anorexia, bulimia, and related disorders. More information is available at: http://www.eatingdisordersblogs.com/.
Furious Seasons blog by a long-term psychiatric patient offers a critical and first-hand account of the modern mental health industry. More information is available at: http://furiousseasons.com/.
Mental Health News blog keeps readers up to date with depression, anxiety, addictions and general mental health news. More information is available at: http://www.mental-health-news.org/.
Mental Health Blog is Meg´s blog on various mental health issues, from addiction to homelessness. More information is available at: http://www.mentalhealthblog.com/.
Mental Health Sanctuary hosts a variety of blogs on diverse mental health issues. More information is available at: http://www.mhsanctuary.com/mh/blog.htm.
Neurological Correlates blog presents the neuroscience of dysfunctional behavior from psychosis to obesity, and provides insights into the science behind a host of mental illnesses. More information is available at: http://neurologicalcorrelates.com/wordpress/.
The NMHAC Mental Health Blog brings fresh perspectives and thought-provoking stories from the media. More information is available at: http://nostigma.org/blog/.
Psychology Today Blogs is a group blog on a variety of topics written by experts who write for Psychology Today. More information is available at: http://blogs.psychologytoday.com/.
Providentia is a blog by a psychologist and Red Cross disaster management volunteer about psychology topics around the globe. More information is available at: http://drvitelli.typepad.com/providentia/.
Psychiatry
BrainBlog by Dr. Anthony Risser covers news about our knowledge of the brain and behavior. More information is available at: http://www.neuropsychological.blogspot.com/.
Brain Blogger reviews the latest news and stories related to neuroscience, psychiatry, and neurology. More information is available at: http://brainblogger.com/.
The Carlat Psychiatry Blog offers one doctor's thoughts on the current state of the health industry, particularly where medical education is concerned. More information is available at: http://carlatpsychiatry.blogspot.com/.
Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry: A Closer Look offers a critical look at psychiatric medications, science, marketing, psychiatry in general, and occasionally clinical psychology. More information is available at: http://clinpsyc.blogspot.com/.
Frontier Psychiatrist blog is anonymously written by a London psychiatrist offering a fly-on-the-wall perspective of modern psychiatry. More information is available at: http://frontierpsychiatrist.co.uk/.
In the Room is a blog by Chris Allan, a clinical psychologist, writing on various psychotherapeutic techniques and issues. More information is available at: http://gandalwaven.typepad.com/intheroom/.
Just Noticeable Differences is a blog by a psychologist and scientist, and covers a wide range of topics, from mental health to politics. More information is available at: http://justnoticeabledifferences.blogspot.com/.
Peter H. Donnelly's Mental Health Blog offers a critical opinion of psychiatry. More information is available at: http://bazookajoe7.blogspot.com/.
The Psychiatrist Blog is written by Dr. Michelle Tempest, a psychiatrist and editor of The Future of NHS. She discusses psychiatry, politics, and other topics. More information is available at: http://drmichelletempest.blogspot.com/.
Psychological Perspectives blog by Dr. Deborah Serani offers her perspective on a variety of psychological topics. More information is available on: http://drdeborahserani.blogspot.com/.
Shrink Rap is a mental health blog written by three "shrinks" and intended for an audience of fellow psychiatrists. More information is available at: http://psychiatrist-blog.blogspot.com/.
Women´s Mental Health
Anxiety is a blog on the MGH Center for the Women´s Mental Health website. More information is available at: http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/posts/category/blog/blog-topics/anxiety/.
MGH Center for Women´s Health has a blog dedicated to mental health issues and concerns affecting women. More information is available at: http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/blog/.
Save your sanity for later is a blog by Erika on her experience of depression since she was 12 years old. Now a grown woman, she still battles depression and offers a unique insight. More information is available at: http://saveyoursanity.livejournal.com/.
Women´s Well-Being and Mental Health is a blog on a variety of mental health issues affecting women, including post-partum depression, self-esteem, mood disorders, dieting, etc. More information is available at: http://www.womens-wellbeing-and-mental-health.com/.