Altered States of the Arts . is a nationwide network of creative people with disabilities. The purpose is to promote the arts as a vehicle for social change and personal empowerment. Established to discuss legislation, county implementations, issues with local mental health boards, self-help, managed care, and other related topics regarding California. Includes an active information outreach program. Support and advocacy group for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.
Site includes discussion board, chat, newsletters, links, and other resources.
Frontier Mental Health Services Resource Network . Collects, analyzes, and synthesizes knowledge regarding mental health services in rural areas. I Must Be Mental , by Juli, a self-identified shock survivor. The pros and cons of ECT from a survivor. Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law .