NIMH: Mental Health Medications

Information from the National Institute of Mental Health on psychiatric medications. 

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/mental-health-medications/index.shtml

Community Assistance Program

Mission Statement: "We are a Community Assistance Program. As a way to give back to the community in need, we have created an Outreach Program that distributes Discount Prescription Drug Cards free to anyone who needs the benefit. No income qualifications needed. If you can use these for anyone you are helping, we can provide an unlimited supply."

Contact:

P.O. Box 120

Wickatunk, NJ 07765

Phone: (732) 946-2585

Fax: (732) 946-2585

Email: actnow4healthrx@aol.com

Visit their website, or call for more information. http://www.caprxprogram.org/actnow

Anatomy of an Epidemic: Psychiatric Drugs and the Astonishing Rise of Mental Illness in America

Robert Whitaker. 2005 Spinger Publishing.

http://www.freedom-center.org/pdf/anatomy_of_epidemic_whitaker_psych_drugs.pdf

Consumer Reports: Antidepressants

Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs is a free public education project that provides free guidance on the safety, effectiveness and cost of drugs. This page has information on antidepressant medications, including a pdf document for download.

http://www.consumerreports.org/health/best-buy-drugs/antidepressants.htm

Consumer Reports: Drugs Treating Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs is a free public education project that provides free guidance on the safety, effectiveness and cost of drugs. Click to read reports on anti-psychotic and anticonvulsant medications, including pdf version for download.

http://www.consumerreports.org/health/best-buy-drugs/bipolar-disorder.htm

NIMH: Mental Health Medications

Guide to psychiatric medications, available for download in pdf format. Links to FAQ and further research.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/mental-health-medications/complete-index.shtml

RxAssist

Lists patient assistance programs as well as news, articles and practical tools.

http://www.rxassist.org/

Needy Meds

Needy Meds is an "online information resource of programs that provide assistance to people who are unable to afford their medications and health care costs."

http://www.needymeds.org/

Partnership for Prescription Assistance (PPA)

PPA is a made up of providers, pharmaceutical companies and patient advocacy organizations that can assist patients who don't have prescription coverage to find assistance programs to help pay for medications.

http://www.pparx.org/

NMHA: How Can I Get Help Paying for My Prescriptions

Comprehensive list of options when paying for prescription medications.

http://www.nmha.org/go/help/how-to-pay-for-treatment/prescription-assistance-programs