Welcome to the Patient Education & Resources

Resources for psychiatric medications

1. Psychiatry Medication Information from NAMI: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Treatments/Mental-Health-Medications/ 
2. FDA approved Psychiatric Medications by Specific Mental Health Condition: https://www.centerwatch.com/directories/1067-fda-approved-drugs/topic/108-psychiatry-psychology 

Community resources for psychological support

1. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Support Groups: The NAMI Connection is a support group for people with mental health conditions. There are both virtual and in-person groups all over the community. NAMI support groups are led by peers, free-of-cost, and are meant to provide support and shared experience. Find your nearest in-person or virtual NAMI Connection group here: https://www.nami.org/findsupport/
2. Free Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) course: DBT has great evidence in Borderline Personality Disorder, but is also helpful in depression, anxiety, anger management, PTSD, self-harm or cutting behaviors. Access the course here: https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/ 
3. Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Family Connections Program: This is a free live online course. It is meant to provide skills and education to individuals who are supporting someone affected by BPD. Sign-up here and you will be enrolled when a seat is available (several months wait time): https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/family-%20connections/ 
4. Alcoholic Anonymous (AA): Find local groups and resources at this website: https://www.aa.org/find-aa 
5. Crystal Meth Anonymous: https://www.crystalmeth.org/meetings/ 
6. Narcotics Anonymous: https://www.na.org/?ID=meeting-search-1 
7. Smart Recovery Meetings: Find your local in-person and virtual meetings here: https://meetings.smartrecovery.org/meetings/ 

job and career resources

1. Autism Society of Maryland Hiring Program: If you have Autism, check out this website for information on getting help with paid work and internships in places where neurodiversity is valued and accepted. Access the program here: https://autismsocietymd.org/autism-hiring-program/ 
2. Apprenticeship Resources: Helps you find apprenticeships in your career field to increase marketability: https://www.apprenticeship.gov/ 
3. Career One Stop from US Department of Labor: It's a one-stop-shop to research various fields, and find jobs from multiple sources: https://www.careeronestop.org/ 
4. Resume Comparison Using AI: Curious if your resume speaks to the job you are applying to? This tool lets you upload your resume and the job post details. The AI-based tool will tell you how well your version of the resume matches the job post. It allows you to optimize your resume for AI-based filters used to weed applicants out: https://cultivatedculture.com/resume-scanner/ 
5. Spending Plan Workbook: A helpful spreadsheet that can help you understand your income and expenses to plan your finances. It's made for military members but you can ignore the military-specific items. 

Patient Education resources