Health and Medicine Section

The following websites offer much in the way of medical and health information and education. However, they are not intended to replace professional advice, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified health care provider to discuss any questions you may have about a medical condition:

Medical dictionary at TheFreeDictionary

This free medical dictionary offers definitions and descriptions for a wide range of health and medical science terms. You can look up anatomical terms, medications, tests and procedures, medical conditions, diseases, abbreviations and more, from authoritative sources.

WebMD

On WebMD's popular website, you can look up medications, health and medical terms and much more. The website also offers physician blogs, a pill identifier and a symptom checker. There is also a secure tool for storing your personal health information, which in turn can be shared with health care providers.

MedHelp

This grassroots type website offers comprehensive medical and health information, mood, weight, mood, blood pressure and other trackers, and a pool of doctors and other health care providers available to answer questions that you might have.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The National Institutes of Health branch of the US Department of Health and Human Services provides comprehensive medical and health information and resources on their website.

Mental Illness: What A Difference A Friend Makes

What a difference a friend makes! This website offers support and resources for people living with mental illness and their friends. Help from a friend and from this website can make all the difference, helping those with mental illness to manage their conditions and lead normal, fulfilling lives.

Psych Central

Pysch Central is the Internet's oldest and largest independent social network created by mental health professionals. Their website provides information on various mental conditions and disorders, medications, blogs, question and answer forums, support groups and more.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

The National Alliance on Mental Illness is America's largest grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons living with mental illness. Their mission is to provide awareness, education and advocacy. Their website offers information on various mental disorders, medications and treatments, online support groups, community resource information and information on what you can do to help improve the lives of those living with mental illness.