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Mental Health Resources
by Ron Kurtus (revised 11 March 2019)
The following material consists of mental health related resources.
Contents
- General Mental Health
- Emotional Health
- Stress
- Depression
- Addiction
- Hyperactivity (ADHD) - Adults
- Hyperactivity (ADHD) - Children
- Senior Citizen Issues
- Books
- Miscellaneous
Use these resources to help your understanding of the material.
General Mental Health
National Mental Health Association
Emotional Health
Social Anxiety Disorder / Social Phobia and Shyness
What Parents Can Do for Children Suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder
Stress
How Stress is Threatening Your Health
Stress Management - Australian site with 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
Depression
Service Dogs for Depression and Anxiety
Help for Depression - Treatments and articles on depression
Addiction
Recognizing an Addiction Problem
Signs of Addiction and Drug Use
Addiction Center - Information on the problems of various addictions
Project Know: Understanding Addiction
Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Addiction Guide - Information on various addictions
Guide to Common Addiction Recovery Terms - New England Recovery & Wellness
Dual-Diagnosis Treatment Locator
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Drug and Alcohol Detox Resources - DetoxLocal.com
Drug Use Among Young People - Drug abuse facts from NotMyKid.org
Behind the Scenes of Adolescent Drug Use - USC Dept. of Nursing
Addiction - Information from DrugRehab.com
Rehab Spot - Information on addictions and rehab
Young Men’s Addiction Program - Recovery Centers of America
Young Women’s Addiction Program - Recovery Centers of America
Alcoholism
Alcohol Rehab Guide - Information on overcoming alcoholism
How To Choose The Best Inpatient Alcohol Rehab Center - From KoolRecovery.com
Detoxing from Alcohol: The Definitive Guide - From KoolRecovery.com
Alcohol Awareness - Information about alcoholism
Stopping Alcohol Addiction - AlcoholTreatment.net
Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Addiction - TheRecoveryVillage.com
Opioid Abuse
Understanding the Opioid Epidemic - Maryville Univ.
Recovery
Helping an Adult Family Member or Friend with a Drug or Alcohol Problem
Addictive Personality: How I Made it My Healthiest Trait
Swim Back to Health: The Guide to Aquatic Therapy for Recovering Addicts
The Prevention Coalition - Organization to prevent substance abuse
The Guide to Keeping Your Job Before, During and After Rehab
Detox to Rehab - Information on recovering from addiction
12 Step Rehab Programs - Detoxrehab.org
Alcohol Detox and Sleep - Getting good sleep during alcohol detox
Family Support Program - Recovery Centers of America
Hyperactivity (ADHD) - Adults
Attention Deficit Disorders FAQ
Coping with Adult ADHD
ADHD in the Workplace: Your Legal Rights and Tips for SuccessCollege Assistance Guide for People with ADHD
Hyperactivity (ADHD) - Children
Creating the Optimal Living Environment for a Child with ADHD
ADD/ADHD and School: Helping Children and Teens with ADHD Succeed at School
ADHD and Learning Disabilities: School Help
The Best Software and Gadgets for ADHD Students
Strategies to Empower, Not Control, Kids Labeled ADD/ADHD
ADHD Online Community for Parents
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
(Also see Healthy Aging)
Books
Top-rated books on Mental Health
Group psychotherapy for eating disorders. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press.
Handbook of treatment for eating disorders. New York: The Guilford Press.
Eating disorders: Assessment and treatment. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Miscellaneous
Summary
You can use these resources to find out information on mental health issues, before you see a doctor.
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