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• Info-Trauma
  A bilingual (English/French) web site from the Douglas Mental Health University Institute and the McGill University present quality information on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with an interactive interfase. 
The site offers a test for victims to diagnose themselves, information for their loved ones and a diagnosis and triage toolkit for professionals. 
• David Baldwin’s Trauma Information Pages
  This link has detailed information on trauma, PTSD and coping. Designed for the general public and for professionals.
• National Center for PTSD
  Home site of the National Center for PTSD (USA). The site contains a wide variety of information and resources on trauma, diagnosis and treatment of children and adults. The site highlights trauma among soldiers and members of the security forces.
• Sidran Institute
  Home site of the international organization committed to the understanding of trauma in children and adults. Contains detailed information on early recognition of the disorder and its treatment in different age groups.
• ITI - International Trauma Healing Institute
  The mission of the International Trauma-Healing Institute (ITI) is to promote peace at the community, national, and international level by bringing awareness to trauma as a root cause of suffering, conflict and violence and to the resources available for trauma's resolution and healing.
• Gift from Within
  The Gift from Within organization is dedicated to those who suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and those who care for them. The Gift from Within website contains an extensive Q&A section, as well as resources and advice on various subjects. These include drug abuse following trauma, auto accidents, school disasters and coping with partners suffering from PTSD.
• MEDLINE plus: Health Information
  This site has detailed information on trauma, coping and treatment options. The information has been gathered and edited by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, and forms a complete review of the subject. Designed for trauma victims and for the general public.
• Trauma and PTSD Resources (about.com)
  This site has links to databases relevant to trauma victims, their families and helping professionals.
• American Trauma Society
  A volunteer organization whose aim is to reduce the level of PTSD in the general population and improve treatment methods. The site contains information on all subjects related to trauma, coping and professional treatment.
• Trauma Center
  Home site of the Trauma Center, a leading center in the treatment and research of trauma in the USA, headed up by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk. The purpose of this site is to help trauma victims renew their sense of security and to give them up-to-date tools for coping.
• The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
  This clear and friendly site has many printable pages dealing with all aspects of trauma. The pages offer practical guidelines for trauma victims, parents of traumatized children and therapists.
• MAH - Multiplicity, Abuse and Healing Network
  The site contains a wide variety of useful information concerning abuse, trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and methods for dealing with such conditions. Among the resources offered, one can find self-help techniques and advice, as well as means of contacting others in similar situations. 
• TIR - Traumatic Incident Reduction Association
  Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) is a method designed for treating trauma. The site contains information, both for professionals and general public, about the method and its uses.
• TIP - Trauma Intervention Programs
  TIP is an American non-profit organization, which provides emotional support to citizens, hospital personnel, police officers and firefighters, immediately after tragedy strikes. TIP’s website offers information regarding the organization’s activities, and an emotional first aid guide.
• PTSD Support Services
  Specializes in combining personal experiences of PTSD and practical coping skills. The site is designed for people who have had a traumatic experience, and covers topics as recognition of PTSD, Religious and Spiritual Alienation, domestic violence, isolation and Living with someone with PTSD. In addition, the site offers a list of PTSD related support forums, for both professionals and the general public.

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