Mental Health Resources
About 9 min read
(updated 10 November 2023)
The following material consists of mental health related resources.
Contents
- General Mental Health
- Emotional Health
- Suicidal Behavior
- Debt
- Stress
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Autism
- Addiction
- Hyperactivity (ADHD)
- Senior Citizen Issues
- Education programs
- Books
- Miscellaneous
Use these resources to help your understanding of the material.
General Mental Health
National Mental Health Association
Mental Health – Recovery Village
How Diet and Mental Health Are Linked – Rider University
National Institute of Mental Health – Government site
Managing Insomnia – From HowToSleep.co.uk
Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occurring Disorders) – AddictionRehabTreatment.com
Benefits of Quality Family Time at Home
Mental Health 101: Why it Should be Your Priority – From LifenGoal.com
Self-Care and Mental Health – D’Amore Mental Heath
Improving Your Mental Health – From FingerPrintforSuccess.com
Resource sites
Remote mental health resources – MSW Online
Digital Resources for Mental Health at All Ages – From TechBootCamps.UTexas.edu
Resources to Help You Manage Your Mental Health – From OnlineCounselingPrograms.com
Center for Mental Health Services – Government Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminstration Information Center
Mental Health Resource Hub – Zencare.co
General Treatments
Mindfulness in Veterans – Using meditation
Internet Addiction, Cyberbullying, and Suicides – From TreatmentIndiana.com
Outpatient Mental Health Treatment
Creating Comics in Therapy – From CreativityInTherapy.com
Guides for Teens
Guide to Mental Health for Teens – From GoodRX.com
Parent Guide to Teen Mental Health – From Study.com
Co-Occurring Disorders
Co-Occurring Addiction And Mental Health Disorders – AddictionResource.net
Emotional Health
Social Anxiety Disorder / Social Phobia and Shyness
What Parents Can Do for Children Suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder
CBD Oil for Anxiety – From DrugScience.org
How Isolation Impacts Your Mental Health – GraniterRecoveryCenters.com
Emotional Support and Therapy Animals
Therapy Dogs and Service Dogs – From JenReviews.com
Emotional Support Animal Laws for Rentals
How to Get a Service Dog – Gallant.com
Suicidal Behavior
Recognizing Suicidal Behavior – AddictionRehabTreatment.com
Debt and mental health
High Student Debt Borrowers Considered Suicide
Practical Financial Skills to Manage Money – Related to mental health
Stress
Stress Management – Information on stress issues and treatment
Managing Stress for a Healthy Family
Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief
The Effects of Stress on Your Body – HealthLine.com
Stop Misophonia – Mental stress from certain sounds
Finding an Apartment Near a Military Base – Overcome that stress
Stress from Working at Home – A balancing act – From HelloEzra.com
Guide to Stress and Sleep – SleepAdvisor.org
Connection Between Stress and Alcoholism – GraniterRecoveryCenters.com
Sensory Overload
Living With Sensory Overload – From HouseHoldQuotes.co.uk
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
PTSD, Depression, & Home Design
Understanding Veterans with PTSD – Maryville University
Helping Veterans with PTSD – Bradley University
Guide to Sleeping for Soldiers & Veterans – SleepAdvisor.org
Will PTSD Disqualify Me From Employment? – SilentProfessionals.org
Guide to Outdoor Therapy for Veterans and Active Military
Using Cannabis Safely to Help Veterans with PTSD
How Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Affects Sleep – MySlumberYard.com
We’re Only Human: Facing PTSD in Nursing
Depression
Guide to Depression & Mental Health in the UK
Depression and Substance Abuse – AmericanAddictionCenters.org
Depression and Addiction – AddictionCenter.com
Depression and Alcoholism in Women – CapoByTheSea.com
Depression Self-Test – AceraHealth.com
Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) – SoCalMentalHealth.com
Post-Graduation Depression – From IvyPanda.com
Mental Health of Musicians – From FunctionCentral.co.uk
Does Depression Go Away Eventually? – From BrainTherapyTMS.com
Managing Depression
Relieving Depression by Swimming – Blog.IntheSwim.com
Service Dogs for Depression and Anxiety
Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) – PublicHealthDegrees.org
How to Beat the Monday Blues – From IvyPanda.com
College Student Depression Treatment – From EnhanceHealthGroup.com
Bipolar Disorder
Resources for Young Adults with Bipolar Disorder – From OnlineCounselingPrograms.com
Bipolar disorder or Manic Depression – From Wikipedia
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder – From National Institude of Mental Health
Oppositional Defiant Disorder Treatment Plan – From AutismParentingMagazine.com
How Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Affects Sleep – InnerBody.com
Accomodations
Accommodations for Students with Autism
Designing Home Playroom for Children with Autism
Travel
Diet
Best Supplements and Vitamins for Autism – Autism Parenting Magazine
Teaching
Self stimulatory behaviors in autism – From Autism Parenting Magazine
Help Your Autistic Child Learn at Home – From GoStudent.org
Addiction
Drug Addiction Hotline – Seeking help for yourself or a friend or family member
Recognizing an Addiction Problem
Effect of Illegal Drugs – AddictionGroup.org
Addiction Center – Information on the problems of various addictions
Addiction Guide – Information on various addictions
Behind the Scenes of Adolescent Drug Use – USC Dept. of Nursing
Addiction – Information from DrugRehab.com
Signs of Drug Addiction and Alcoholism -SouthJerseyRecovery.com
Addiction Resources for Parents – BlueCrestRC.com
Addiction & Mental Health Resources for First Responders – FirstCityRecoveryCenter.com
Addiction Treatment List – Rehabs.com
Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occurring Disorders) – AddictionRehabTreatment.com
Smart phone, Internet, or TV addiction
Guide to screen addictions and responsible digital use
Things to do Instead of Watching TV
Social Media Addiction – AddictionGroup.org
Substance Abuse
Abuse vs Addiction – Bradford Health Services
Difference Between Substance Abuse and Addiction
Substance Abuse Treatment Plan – From NE Addictions Treatment Ctr
Resources for Addressing Substance Use Disorders – Extensive list
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminstration – U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Social Media and Teen Substance Use – Kolmac.com
Tracking Substance Abuse During COVID-19 – TheRecoveryVillage.com
How to Help Teens Overcome Substance Abuse
Illicit Drugs Abuse and Treatment – AddictionRehabTreatment.com
Substance Abuse Facts and Statistics – PurdueGlobal.edu
Guide for Parents Talking to Their Teenagers About Cannabis
Keep Youths Safe from Drug Dealers – Addicted.org
Teen Drug Abuse & Addiction – From AddictionGroup.org
How to Tell if Someone is Shooting Up
Support for overcoming substance misuse – StartYourRecovery.org
Anxiety
Guide to Teen Anxiety and Substance Abuse – WellnessRetreatRecovery.com
Anxiety and Substance Abuse – From SocialSunrise.com
Alcoholism
Alcohol Rehab Guide – Information on overcoming alcoholism
Alcohol Awareness – Information about alcoholism
Stopping Alcohol Addiction – AlcoholTreatment.net
Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Addiction – TheRecoveryVillage.com
Alcohol Addiction and Rehab Centers for Treatment – RehabCenter.net
Help for Alcoholism and Depression – CapoByTheSea.com
Tips for Getting an Alcoholic into Rehab – CapoByTheSea.com
Types of Alcohol Problems – AddictionGroup.org
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) – AddictionGroup.org
Talk to Your Child About Alcohol
Alcohol Addiction Rehabilitation Treatment – AddictionGroup.org
Opioid Abuse
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic – Maryville Univ.
Safe Alternative for Chronic Pain Relief – Non-opioid relief
Prevention
Importance of Drug Prevention – SocialSunrise.com
The Prevention Coalition – Organization to prevent substance abuse
How to Not Be Codependent – HealthyLiferecovery.com
How to Quit Drinking – NewMethodWellness.com
Timeline of Alcohol Withdrawal – WellnessRetreatRecovery.com
Addiction Treatment
Inpatient Treatment – AddictionGroup.org
Addiction Treatment for Everyone – DelphiHealthGroup.com
12 Step Program for Addiction Treatment – BedRockRecoveryCenter.com
Treatment Centre for Women in Canada
Addiction Treatments – OKRehab.org
Rehab
Rehab Spot – Information on addictions and rehab
How Online Rehab and Virtual Recovery Works – Rehab for addiction
Addiction Rehab Centers – Various programs; based in Indianapolis, INÂ
Inpatient Drug Rehab Centers In The US – AddictionResource.net
Detox to Rehab – Information on recovering from addiction
Rehab.com – Rehab sources
Recovery
Young Men’s Addiction Program – Recovery Centers of America
Young Women’s Addiction Program – Recovery Centers of America
Drug and Alcohol Treatment in the UK – AbbyCare Foundation
Guide to Common Addiction Recovery Terms – New England Recovery & Wellness
Drug and Alcohol Detox Resources – DetoxLocal.com
Addictive Personality: How I Made it My Healthiest Trait
Swim Back to Health: The Guide to Aquatic Therapy for Recovering Addicts
The Guide to Keeping Your Job Before, During and After Rehab
Drug and Alcohol Detox Centers Directory – DetoxRehabs.net
Bedrock Recovery Center – Drug Rehab & Alcohol Detox
Sleep and Recovery
Alcohol Detox and Sleep – Getting good sleep during alcohol detox
Insomnia During Drug and Alcohol Recovery – MySlumberYard.com
Guide to Sleep Health During Recovery – Purple.com
Sleep And Addiction Recovery – From AdictionrRsource.net
Support
Helping an Adult Family Member or Friend with a Drug or Alcohol Problem
How to Build a Sober Support Network – BlueCrestRC.com
Adults
Coping with Adult ADHD
ADHD in the Workplace: Your Legal RightsCollege Assistance Guide for People with ADHD
Children
ADHD 101: A Definitive Guide for Students
Optimal Living Environment for Child with ADHD
ADHD and Learning Disabilities: School Help
Assistive Technology for ADHD Students
Strategies to Empower, Not Control, Kids Labeled ADD/ADHD
Senior Citizen Issues
Public Health Corps – Outreach organization for seniors
The State of Mental Health and Aging in America
Addiction Prevention Guide for Seniors
Mental Health Challenges for Aging Americans – Georgetown Univ.-Nursing
Hallucinations in the Elderly – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
How to Manage Mental Health Conditions in Seniors
(Also see Healthy Aging)
Education programs
Social Work Degree Guide – From SocialWorkDegrees.org
Psychology Degree Programs – From PsychologyDegrees.org
Books
Summary
You can use these resources to find out information on mental health issues before you see a doctor.
Learn about your mind