Understanding Your Insurance
Answers to frequently asked questions explains how different policy types, copays and deductibles
impact the overall and up-front fees you will owe your medical provider or therapist.
Making a Financial Decision about Counseling or Testing
Even with good insurance coverage or short-term counseling needs, the service is still an investment of your time and money. This article discusses making a financial decision of when and whether to begin therapy, considering the alternative costs non-treatment may have on your emotional health, your family and your work performance.
Just as with physical health, delayed treatment may result in needing more complex, lengthier services down the road, whereas early intervention (prevention) may meet your needs quickly and efficiently.
How to Interview and Choose a Mental Health Professional
A well-written article on how to interview and select a provider who's a good match personally and
professionally. Lists good questions to ask your potential therapist or consultant before setting a first
appointment.
Understand the Differences Between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist
Reviews what services each type of professional provides, and what education is completed
for their degree and license.
National Resource Center on ADHD
(sponsored by CHADD)
Extremely helpful articles on coping strategies for time management, parenting an ADHD child/teen, relationship and social skills, money management, and ADHD in the workplace. Don't miss the "Living with ADHD" section.
National Center for Gender Issues and ADHD: Recommended Books and Multimedia Library
This site's public resources section reviews three excellent books on girls and women with ADHD. In general, the site educates adults, parents and teachers about how ADHD can manifest differently in girls and women. Multimedia presentations (or transcripts) include Making the Grade, How to Help Your Child, and ADD in the School: How to Stay in the Loop.
ADHD Info.com
Separate sections summarize information for understanding ADHD.