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Mental Health Resources
by Ron Kurtus (revised 12 May 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
How Diet May Help Protect Your Mental Health
Emotional Health
Social Anxiety Disorder / Social Phobia and Shyness
What Parents Can Do for Children Suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder
Therapy Dogs and Service Dogs - Thanks to JenReviews.com for the reference
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
Understanding Veterans with PTSD - Maryville University
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
Help for Addiction - Information on rehab
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
Alcohol Addiction and Rehab Centers for Treatment - RehabCenter.net
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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