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	Ronald Mah, M.A. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, *MFC32136, State of California*
	*Individual, Child, Adolescent, Couples, & Family Therapy ---- Consulting, Clinical Training, Staff Development, & Parent Education* 433 Estudillo Ave., #305, San Leandro, CA 94577-4911 - Office: (510) 614-5641 - Fax: (510) 889-6553 - E-mail: Ronald@RonaldMah.com - Website: www.RonaldMah.com

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The diagnosis and treatment of conditions, including psychiatric disorders requires appropriately trained professionals. The information provided below is to be used for educational purposes only. It should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking professional care for the diagnosis and treatment of any condition or disorder. The potential risks associated with improper diagnosis or treatment can only be minimized by consultations with appropriate professionals.

Abuse

	Abuse
	Abuse Articles
	Alameda County Child Abuse Prevention Council
	Childabuse.com
	Recognizing Abuse and What to Do About It
	The California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Law

Adoption & Foster Care Issues

	Developmental Issues for Young Children in Foster Care
	Foster Care & Adoptive Community
	Fostercare.net

Challenging & Challenged Children

ADD/ADHD

	ADDvance-Answers to Questions about ADD and ADHD
	ADHD Information Services
	Attentions Deficit Organization
	Children and Adults with ADD & ADHD
	The ADD Clinic
	The ADD Warehouse

Aspergers Syndrome

	Aspergers.com
	Aspergers Syndrome Fact Sheet
	Aspergers Syndrome- Dr. Stephen Bauer
	Aspergers Syndrome Information & Support
	Autism-Aspergers Articles

Gifted Children

	Council for Exceptional Children
	Gifted Children, Identification, Encouragement, and Development
	Helping Your Gifted Child
	National Association for Gifted Children

Learning Disabilities

	Dyslexia Awareness & Resource Center
	High Risk Children
	LD Online
	Learning Disability Association
	Learning Disability Association of California
	Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic
	The Special Needs Project

Special Education Advocacy, Laws, & Rights

	Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
	Special Education Advocacy at www.w
	Special Education and the Law
	Special Education Law
	Special Education Lawyer
	Special Education Rights and Regulations

Child Development & Education Links

	California Association for the Education of Young Children
	California Child Care Resource and Referral Network
	California Children & Families Commission
	California Department of Education
	California Head Start Association
	California Healthy Families
	California Kindergarten Association
	Child Development Training Consortium
	ConneXions- Educational Material
	Corwin Press -Difficult Behavior in Early Childhood
	Early Childhood
	National Association for the Education of Young Children
	National Education Association
	National Latino Children's Institute
	Parents Can Help2
	Professional Association for Childhood Education
	Teaching Tolerance

Creativity

	6 Ways to Boost Kids' Creativity
	Creativity Killers
	Encouraging Creativity in Children-Preschool
	Good Times Being Creative
	How to Nurture Your Children's Creativity

Domestic Violence

	Domestic Violence Articles
	Domestic Violence- Medline
	Getting Help, Safety Plan
	National Domestic Violence Hotline

Family Issues

Couples

	Elements of a Healthy Couple Relationship
	Gay and Lesbian Couples-The Gottman Institute
	Healthy Couples
	Marriage, Couples and Divorce Prediction- The Gottman Institute
	The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

Dating

	Cultural Differences Complicate, Enrich Dating
	Historical Evolution of Dating in America
	Date Culture

Divorce and Child Custody

	Child Custody- Family Law
	Child Custody- FAQ
	Dealing After Divorce
	Dealing with Divorce
	Divorce and Coping

Elders

Administration on Aging

Eldercare Locator- Community Services

Elderweb

Ethnic Elder Care Network

Family

	Family Dynamics Information
	Family Dynamics
	Family Life Cycle
	The Life Cycle of Familial Relationships

Step-parenting/Blended Families

	Blended Families
	Step Family Network
	Step-parenting.com
	Step-parenting Recources

Parenting

	Disney Family.com
	Early Years are Learning Years-NAEYC
	Father Work
	Father's World
	Parenting Groups at msn.com
	Parent Involvement Tool Kit for School Leaders
	Parenting Q&A
	Parenting.com
	Parents Can Help2
	Pregnancy and Parenting-iVillage
	The National Parenting Center

Sexuality

	GBLT Web-Based Education
	Gender and Sexuality
	Gender Variant Individuals
	Sexuality Articles
	Sexmatters- Louanne Cole Weston, Ph.D.

Stress

	The American Institute of Stress
	Stress Articles
	Stress Management
	Stress: Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Effects
	TeensHealth- Stress
	The Medical Basis of Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Sleep Problems, and Drug Use

Teenagers

	About: Teen Advice
	Alameda County Independent Living Skills Program
	AllExperts on Teens
	Anxiety Disorders in Children & Adolescents
	Depression- Teens
	Depression in Children and Adolescents
	GBLT Web-Based Education
	ParenTalk- Adolesence
	Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
	Pediatric Bipolar Disorder Study- National Institute of Mental Health
	Urban Legends Reference Page- S nopes
	Teen Drinking- LookSmart
	TeenGrowth.com
	TeensHealth- Stress
	Warning Signs of Teen Suicide
	Why Do Adolescents Self-Injury?
	Young People and Self Harm
	Youth Risk Behavior PowerPoint Presentation-CDCl

Marriage and Family Therapists

	California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
	East Bay Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
	How can I find a Qualified Marriage Family Therapist?
	How MFTs Stack Up
	Scope of Practice for MFTs
	What are the Qualifications for a Marriage and Family Therapist?
	What is a Marriage and Family Therapist?
	Why use a Marriage and Family Therapist?

Mental Health Issues

Alcohol & Drug Treatment/Addiction

	12 Step Programs
	Alcoholics Anonymous
	Addiction Articles
	Compulsive Gambling Articles
	National Alcohol Screening Day^®
	National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug
	Prevention Online Information
	SMART RECOVERY- Abstinence Based Treatment
	Teen Drinking Article- LookSmart

Anxiety

	Anxiety
	Anxiety- National Institute of Mental Health
	Anxiety Disorders Associations of America
	Anxiety Disorders in Children & Adolescents
	Anxiety Screening
	Anxiety-Self-Help Online

Bipolar Disorder

	Bipolar World
	Bipolar Disorder- National Institute of Mental Health
	Bipolar Disorder Fact Sheet
	Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
	Pediatric Bipolar Disorder Study- National Institute of Mental Health

Bulimia

	Bulimia
	Bulimia Articles
	Bulimia Nervosa
	Bulimia Nervosa

Depression

	Depression Guide
	Depression- Information & Support
	Depression- National Institute of Mental Health
	Depression Screening Test
	Depression- Teens
	Depression in Children and Adolescents
	Depression in the Elderly
	Depression in Special Populations.
	Dr. Ivan's Depression Central
	National Depression Screening Day^®
	Seasonal Affective Disorder

Eating Disorders

	Anorexia Articles
	Eating Disorders Information
	Eating Disorders- National Institute of Mental Health
	Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
	National Eating Disorders Screening Program^®

Grief/Loss

	Coping with Loss
	FAQ on Grief and Grieving
	Grief_and_Grieving_The_Normal_Response_to_Loss
	Helping Grandchildren Deal with Loss
	T he 5 Stages of Loss and Grief

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

	Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Articles
	OCD Foundation
	OCD Screening Quiz
	OCD- National Institute of Mental Health

Personality Disorders

	Articles about Personality Disorders
	Borderline Personality Disorder Information and Support
	Borderline Personality Disorder Sanctuary
	Personality Disorder Test
	Personality Disorders
	Personality Disorders
	What Are Personality Disorders?

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

	PTSD and Relationships
	PTSD downloadable resource information
	PTSD- National Institute of Mental Health
	PTSD Sanctuary
	Trauma Links

Reactive Attachment Disorder

	Attachment and Bonding
	Attachment Disorder Site
	Diagnostic Criteria for RAD
	Reactive Attachment Disorder

Schizophrenia/Psychosis

	Schizophrenia
	Schizophrenia and Psychosis
	Schizophrenia Articles
	Schizophrenia- National Institute of Mental Health

Self-Harm

	S.A.F.E. Self-Abuse Finally Ends
	Self-Injury: Types, Causes, and Treatment
	Self-Injury- You are not the only one
	What Cutters Feel
	Why Do Adolescents Self-Injury?
	Young People and Self Harm

Suicide

	SOS Suicide Prevention Program
	^{Suicide Prevention}
	Suicide Warning Signs
	Warning Signs of Teen Suicide

Mental Health Links

	Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services-Mental Health
	Articles on Medications
	California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
	East Bay Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
	Mental Health Consumer Connection
	Mental Health and Psychology Resources Online
	Mental Health Resourcesl
	Mental Health Sanctuary
	MentalHealth.net
	PsychCentral
	Screening for Mental Health
	Symptoms and Treatment of Mental Disorders
	Victims of Crime Compensation-California

Other Psychotherapy Links

	American Psychiatric Association
	American Psychological Association
	Articles about Treatment