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.
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."
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.
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