Memory Loss Booklet
The National Institute on Aging is offering a free booklet designed to help people with limited reading skills learn about memory loss. “Understanding Memory Loss” discusses the range and causes of memory problems, as well as the treatments. To download the booklet, visit
www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publications/understandingmemoryloss
Track Family Mental Health
Families for Depression Awareness, a nonprofit organization, offers an online tool to help map family behavior patterns that may be associated with bipolar disorder. The mental health family tree builder provides a printout that people can use to start conversations with their physicians or family members. For more information, visit
www.mentalhealthfamilytree.org
2006 Treatment Directory
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's updated guide to local substance abuse treatment programs is now available. The “National Directory of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs 2006” provides information on thousands of treatment programs nationwide. To order a free copy, call 800-729-6686, or access the Internet-based version at