Dr. Lisa Cowden Ph.D.

Internet
These Internet sites may provide useful information.

American Psychological Association Help Center - This is the website of the American Psychological Association. It offers many perspectives of what psychologists can provide. It contains information on a wide range of mental health topics.

Seattle's 24-hour Crisis Clinic - The Crisis Clinic has provided emergency phone support to persons in urgent need since 1964. The crisis clinic also offers a wide inventory of community resources for mental health.

Internet Mental Health - This site offers a wide range of information on mental health topics.

Dr. Bob's Psychopharmacology Tips - This site offers information on psychotropic medication. It is a good source of material for questions you might ask your prescribing provider about medication you are taking or may be considering taking.

Rational Recovery - This site offers a non-12-step approach to recovery from drug addiction.

Divorce Lifeline - This site offers helpful information and resources for divorcing couples and their families.

Seattle City Search - A thorough guide to the city of Seattle. Pick out some fun things to do. Having fun is known to help reduce depression.

Books
How to Heal from Depression (1996) by Harold Bloomfield, M.D. and Peter McWilliams Prelude Press: Los Angeles, CA. A good self-help book that offers steps people can take to work toward overcoming their depression.

The Road Less Traveled (1978) by Scott Peck, M.D. Simon and Schuster:NewYork, N.Y. An inspiring self-help book that offers some insight into what the project of being in therapy might be like.