Selective Mutism Links
The links provided here are updated on a regular basis as they are researched. We are dedicated to providing the most current and relative information related to Selective Mutism. If you know of a link that is not listed here that should be posted please contact us and we will review for posting.
General information sites
The Anxiety Network- This is an excellent site containing complete anxiety information that details, social phobia, panic, and generalized anxiety. Take the time to review this well, it will benefit Selective Mutism children and their parents. Thomas A. Richards, Ph.D., Psychologist host this site
tAPir - An Excellent site for information on all anxiety related disorders, Very
large source of links to sites containing information relating to anxiety and panic
disorders.
The internet
and a "small miracle". (A Patient Who Changed My Practice) a British
Medical Journal article
Selective Mutism through the eyes
of a teen!- I am a teen with Selective Mutism, and I made a site all about it. You can
read my autobiography, poems (all dealing with SM) and even find out someone who can help.
Great job Krista!
Freedom From Fear - a national not-for-profit mental health advocacy association founded in 1984 by Mary Guardino
About Selective Mutism -An excellent article on the AboutOurKids.org website, which is sponsored by the New York University Child Study Center of the New York University School of Medicine.
Educational websites and information pages
More links to be added....check back soon!
Medical information sites
NAMI - The Nation's Voice on Mental
Illness Home page.
Mutismus- A website for our Deutschland Viewers. Diese Internetseite will über eine Krankheit informieren,unter der weniger als 1 % aller Kinder in Deutschland leiden.
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry This site has a lot of good info on
a variety of behavior, developmental, mental, and emotional disorders
pertaining to kids. Link was provided by Elisa and family
Medscape The
Online resource for better patient care. Free sign up. A good resource
National Anxiety
Foundation - Directory of Anxiety Health Care Professionals.
This site may help you find professional help in your area. Please check candidates
for experience with Selective Mutism.
Social
Phobia's Cousin(read me) - An interesting article on Selective
Mutism
NIMH - The National Institute for Mental Health - Facts about Social phobia
Internet Mental Health - Contains information about social phobias and anxiety disorders but not specific to Selective Mutism.
UCLA Child & Adolescent OCD and Anxiety Program - a clinical research program that specializes in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety and related problems in children and adolescents.
Child Anxiety and Phobia Clinic at Florida International University- conducted under the auspices of the Child and Family Psychosocial Research Center, Department of Psychology at Florida International University, Miami, with the support of the National Institute of Mental Health, is a research clinic.
Medication links have been added because many viewers are asking for information about meds. These links are provided as a resource only and are not meant to imply endorsement by SMG~CAN of any particular medication or of the use of medication in general. There is a limited amount of research on the medications and should be used as prescribed by physicians that are familiar with their safety and effectiveness on a case by case basis.
Medication Effective
in Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents
A Must read recent research report a very important study for our kids.
Link found within the NIMH site. Details some of the medications and supplies regarding the uses and do's and don'ts. Take a look and let us know if it helps you in any way.
Citalopram Hydrobromide Brand name: CelexaFluoxetine - Generic name for Prozac
Fluvoxamine - Generic
version of Luvox
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - a page from the Anxiety Network that explains this type of therapy, often recommended for the treatment of SM
The CBT Web Site - A site that helps to define CBT as a treatment method.
The following are links to websites with referral directories to help locate treating professionals in your area. We recommend that you first read the tips on our webpage, "Finding a therapist" (click here)
Anxiety Disorder Association of America
American Association of Behavioral Therapists
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry