Helpful Resource Links
General Psychology/Mental Health
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) http://www.nami.org
American Psychological Association http://www.apa.org
Depression Central http://depressioncentral.net/
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance http://www.dbsalliance.org
Mental Health Awareness https://www.journeysdream.org
Substance Abuse
SAMHSA https://www.samhsa.gov/
Web of Addictions http://www.well.com/user/woa/facts.htm#drug3
Drug Rehab https://www.drugrehab.com/addiction/hotlines/
Support Groups
Al-Anon 800.344.2666
National Cancer Institute 800.4.CANCER
CoDependents Anonymous http://coda.org/
Gamblers Anonymous http://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/
Alcoholics Anonymous https://www.aa.org/
Narcotics Anonymous https://www.na.org/
Important Numbers
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800.273.8255
Missing and Exploited Children 800.843.5678
Runaways 800.621.4000
Youth Homelessness 800.999.9999
Child Abuse Hotline 800.422.4453
Elder Abuse Hotline 866.800.1409
Drug Abuse Referrals 800.662.HELP
Helpful Websites and Articles
ADHD:
ADD & ADHD Symptom Tests, Signs, Treatment and Support
Anxiety:
Types of Anxiety
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml
Understanding Anxiety
https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety
Rumination (Worry / Anxiety of past events)
https://louisajewell.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/The-Rumination-Cure-By-Louisa-Jewell.pdf
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/panic-attacks-and-panic-disorders.htm
How to Overcome Agoraphobia: 5 Helpful Tips
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/agoraphobia/related/how-to-overcome-agoraphobia/
Blended Families:
Teens Can Drive You Nuts—Especially When They're Not Yours!
Stepparenting an Adolescent: What to Expect
https://www.familyeducation.com/life/relating-stepchildren/stepparenting-adolescent-what-expect
Hope for Other Mothers: Step-parenting Teens
What to Do When Your Stepkids Disrespect You
Children and Teen Mental Health:
Education at the Child Mind Institute
https://childmind.org/education/
Confidence:
8 Steps to Improving Your Self-Esteem
Actions to Boost Your Self-Confidence
https://zenhabits.net/25-killer-actions-to-boost-your-self-confidence/
COVID-19 Resources:
How to Talk to Your Kids about Coronavirus without Scaring Them
https://redtri.com/what-to-say-to-kids-about-coronavirus/
Coronavirus and Autism: What You Need to Know
https://www.angelsense.com/blog/coronavirus-and-autism/
10 Ways to Deal with Feelings of Isolation as a Home-based Employee
http://wfmdepot.com/10-ways-to-deal-with-feelings-of-isolation-as-a-home-based-employee/
Depression:
Warning Signs of Depression in a Family Member
https://www.rehabsolution.org/warning-signs-of-depression-in-a-family-member/
10 Ways To Help A Depressed Teen
https://www.westchesterhealth.com/blog/10-ways-to-help-a-depressed-teen/
Teen Depression
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/parents-guide-to-teen-depression.htm/
Impacts of Social Media in Teens
https://www.verywellfamily.com/ways-social-media-affects-teen-mental-health-4144769
Athletes Overcoming Depression
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ7OXOrliGY
Grief & Loss:
What Is Normal Grieving, and What Are the Stages of Grief?
https://www.webmd.com/balance/normal-grieving-and-stages-of-grief#1
Teen Grief
http://yourcenter.uvacancercenter.com/teenage-grief-is-complex-how-to-help-your-grieving-teen/
PTSD:
PTSD and Marriage: 5 Things Spouses Need to Know
Marriage and PTSD
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/39009/ptsd-and-marriage-advice-from-someone-whos-been-there/
Operation We Are Here
http://www.operationwearehere.com/GetConnectedWWCaregivers.html
Senior Services:
Grants for Seniors
https://grantsforseniors.org/
Social Media:
Social Media Addiction
https://socialmediavictims.org/social-media-addiction/
Stress:
How to Deal with Stress: 33 Tips That Work
https://www.positivityblog.com/how-to-deal-with-stress/
Substance Abuse:
Sober Minded Sister
https://21day.sobersis.com/21daychallenge