Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES):
www.hfes.org
Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology (SIOP):
www.siop.org
Association for Psychological Science (APS):
www.psychologicalscience.org
Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology & Life Sciences (SCTPLS):
www.societyforchaostheory.org
As many as 1 in five persons in any year will experience a mental illness; less than one-fourth will receive treatment from a mental health professional.
The treatment success rate for heart disease ranges from 41-52%. In contrast, the treatment success rate for schizophrenia is 60%, for bipolar disorder is 80%, and for major depression is 65%.
A conservative estimate is that a total of 12% or 7.5 million youths have mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders, yet only 1/5 of them receive treatment.
In 1990, mental illnesses cost the US $74 billion.
Those dealing with mental illness have been blamed and stigmatized for their disorders because their disorders were so misunderstood.
Some well-known people who suffered from severe mental illness are Abraham Lincoln, Beethoven, Van Gogh, Isaac Newton, Winston Churchill, and Michelangelo.
This virtual museum provides a variety of exhibits regarding the many facets of psychology. The exhibits are designed to be friendly enough for anyone to enjoy, but also contain a wealth of intriguing information. It is our hope that your visit will be an enjoyable and educational experience.
This site has jokes, lists, and quizzes about the humorous side of psychology, therapy and research (WARNING: FRAMES ONLY).
This site is a pretty decent summary and description of graduate study in psychology. The web pages listed are full of information on applying to masters and doctoral programs.
Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information created by a Canadian psychiatrist, Dr. Phillip Long.
