The first step in understanding mental health issues is gathering
knowledge. This Information Page will help you to get started. From
here, you can search for more information on websites dedicated to
these issues. Try searching on the following sites for further information:
Active Minds on Campus
Active Minds is a student-run program that addresses the stigma surrounding mental illness among college students. Started in 2001 at the University of Pennsylvania, Active Minds has worked to expose and reduce stigma associated with mental illness within college environments.
The AACAP works to assist parents and families in
understanding developmental, behavioral, emotional and mental disorders
affecting children and adolescents. You will find information on
child and adolescent psychiatry, fact sheets for parents and caregivers,
AACAP membership, current research, practice guidelines, managed
care information, awards and fellowship descriptions, meeting information,
and much more.
American
Academy of Pediatrics Mental Health Web siteThe American Academy of Pediatrics in partnership with the
federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), are collaborating
on the Improving Mental Health in Primary Care Through Access, Collaboration,
and Training (IMPACT) program. This Web site is maintained by the
IMPACT program to provide pediatricians, child health professionals,
and parents the tools and support they need to provide community-based,
collaborative care.
American
Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and
professional organization that represents psychology in the United
States. The APA website features current news and publications on
a variety of psychology topics.
ARC
of the United States
The Arc of the United States advocates for the rights and full participation
of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Together with a network of members and affiliated chapters, they
improve systems of supports and services; connect families; inspire
communities and influence public policy.
AtHealth
Athealth.com is a leading provider of mental health information
and services for mental health practitioners and those they serve.
The online community consists of psychiatrists, pediatricians, family
practitioners, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers,
counselors, researchers, educators, school psychologists, caregivers,
and others who meet the diverse needs of those with mental health
concerns.
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Bazelon
Center for Mental Health Law
For three decades, the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental
Health Law has been the nation's leading legal advocate for people
with mental disabilities. The precedent-setting litigation has outlawed
institutional abuse and won protections against arbitrary confinement.
In the courts and in Congress, Bazelon’s advocacy has opened
up public schools, workplaces, housing and other opportunities for
people with mental disabilities to participate in community life.
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Center
for Mental Health In Schools
The School Mental Health Project (SMHP) was created in 1986 to pursue
theory, research, practice and training related to addressing mental
health and psychosocial concerns through school-based interventions.
To these ends, SMHP works closely with school districts, local and
state agencies, special initiatives, and organizations and colleagues
across the country. In 1995 the project established its national
Center for Mental Health in Schools as part of the federal mental
health in schools program.
Center
for Mental Health Services
SAMHSA's Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) supports the meaningful
participation of mental health consumers/survivors in all aspects
of the mental health system including the planning, design, implementation,
policy formulation and evaluation of mental health services. To
accomplish this goal, CMHS sponsors a variety of consumer affairs
activities such as scholarships to attend national conferences,
meetings to address the needs of consumers/survivors, regional consumer
meetings, programs to address discrimination and stigma and other
issues related to mental illness, the development and dissemination
of educational materials, and much more.
Center
for Reducing Health Disparities
The mission of the Center for Reducing Health Disparities is to
promote the health and well-being of ethnically diverse communities
by conducting research, training, continuing education, technical
assistance, and information dissemination within a bio-psycho-social
framework that recognizes the unique cultural contexts of these
special population.
Center
for the Advancement of Children’s Mental Health
The Center for the Advancement of Children’s Mental Health
at Columbia University is committed to accelerating the acceptance
and effective use of proven interventions that foster children’s
emotional and behavioral health. The site provides information on
training opportunities, current projects, and resources for both
families and professionals.
Children
and Adults with ADHD
Through collaborative leadership, advocacy, research, education
and support, CHADD provides science-based, evidence-based information
about AD/HD to parents, educators, professionals, the media and
the general public.
Collaborative
for Conflict Management in Mental Health
CCMMH is the only national organization promoting the use of conflict
management techniques in the mental health and social service systems
through training, technical assistance, consultation, information
dissemination and evaluation services. CCMMH is committed to reducing
coercion in mental health treatment, recognizing the role of trauma
and violence in the development of mental health problems enhancing
coordination between agencies and systems of care, increasing empowerment,
and promoting recovery for mental health consumer/survivors.
Consumer-Driven
Services Directory
The purpose of the Directory is to provide consumers, researchers,
administrators, service providers, and others with a comprehensive
central resource for information on national and local consumer-driven
programs. The directory is searchable by location, type of organization,
and targeted clientele.
Council
for Children with Behavioral Disorders
The Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD) is the
official division of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
committed to promoting and facilitating the education and general
welfare of children and youth with emotional or behavioral disorders.
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Depression
and Bipolar Support Alliance
DBSA works to improve the lives of people living with mood disorders.
The website provides up-to-date, scientifically-based tools and
information focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses –
depression and bipolar disorder, written in language the general
public can understand.
Down
& Up Show
Brought to you by the Depression is Real Coalition, The Down &
Up Show is dedicated to the reality of depression. Each weekly episode
features top-level guests discussing the latest medical research,
current policy issues, news and events, and personal perspectives
from people who have faced and overcome depression.
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Early
Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program
The Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Program
is the child health component of Medicaid. It's required in every
state and is designed to improve the health of low-income children,
by financing appropriate and necessary pediatric services. This
website provides information about how EPSDT works with public health,
families, managed care organizations, pediatricians, and other health
providers.
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Family
and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB)
The mission of the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) is to
provide national leadership on youth and family issues. The Bureau
promotes positive outcomes for children, youth, and families by
supporting a wide range of comprehensive services and collaborations
at the local, Tribal, State, and national levels.
Family
Support America
Family Support America has been the nation’s catalyst, clearinghouse,
and thought leader in family support. Family Support America is
convinced that if you want strong families, you have to create a
world where all parents are engaged in solutions for themselves,
their children, their communities, and society as a whole—where
they receive the support every family needs, and are partners in
planning and providing that support. Family Support America is recognized
worldwide as a pioneer in the family support movement.
Federation
of Families for Children’s Mental Health
The Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health serves
to provide and sustain leadership for a broad and deep nation-wide
network of family-run organizations. The Federation is focused on
providing positive change benefiting children with mental health
needs and their families.
Find
A Psychologist
Search by name, location, expertise, or other characteristics and
then contact a qualified psychologist by phone or email. The 12,000
licensed psychologists on findapsychologist.org meet specific requirements
for doctoral education, supervised training, and ethical conduct.
This free service is sponsored by the National Register of Health
Service Providers in Psychology.
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Guide
to Parenting with a Mental Illness
“Parenting with a Mental Illness: Programs and Resources Guide”
has been published by the UPenn Collaborative on Community Integration
to help the estimated millions of parents in the United States who
are living with a mental illness.
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Half of Us
Created in collaboration with MTV-U and The Jed Foundation, Half of Us is an interactive online public education website that provides college-aged youth with information about the prevalence of mental health issues on college campuses and connects students to the appropriate resources to get help.
Hearts
and Minds Program
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is making its "Hearts
and Minds" program available for the first time, free of charge,
through a video and workbook focusing on managing mental illness
through diet, exercise, and smoking cessation.
Homelessness
Resource Center (HRC)
The HRC fosters the development of an interactive learning community
by bringing together state-of-the art knowledge and promising practices
to prevent and end homelessness among people with mental health
and substance use problems, and trauma histories.
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Maternal
and Child Health Library
The Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University provides
the MCH community with accurate and timely information on a broad
range of topics. Materials include the weekly newsletter MCH Alert,
resource guides, full text publications, databases, and links to
quality MCH sites.
Mayo
Clinic Mental Health Center
Find information on mental health and mental illness, specific disorders
and mental health treatments.
Mental
Health Community Transition
This site contains information for understanding and coping with
the life-altering affects of mental illness. Consumers, caregivers,
family and friends will find information that can be used directly,
as well as links to a variety of resources that are equipped to
support and advise a person that he or she strive toward reintegration.
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NAMI Information HelpLine
When people call 800-950-NAMI, the HelpLine staff and volunteers
take pride in providing:
- Knowledge through vital, accurate information.
- Support through empathy and understanding.
- Assistance through referrals to the over 1200 local NAMI
Affiliates throughout the country and to the many agencies and
organizations who serve the needs of people affected by mental
illness.
National
Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
provides help for those struggling with Eating Disorders by offering
hotline counseling, a national network of free support groups, referrals
to health care professionals, and education and prevention programs
to promote self-acceptance and healthy lifestyles. ANAD lobbies
for state and national health insurance parity, undertakes and encourages
research, fights dangerous advertising, and organizes advocacy campaigns
to protect potential victims of eating disorders.
National
Association of Social Workers
The website features the latest updates surrounding research and
practice in the social work profession. Focus is given to Aging,
Behavioral Health and Children and Families.
National
Association on Mental Illness – NAMI
NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation’s
largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving
the lives of persons living with serious mental illness and their
families.
· Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- National Mental Health Information Center
Sponsored by the United States Department of Health and Human Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA),
the Center for Mental Health Services provides up to date information
from across the nation.
National
Center for Children in Poverty
The NCCP describes itself as the nation’s leading public policy
center dedicated to promoting the economic security, health, and
well-being of America’s low-income families and children.
Using research to inform policy and practice, NCCP seeks to advance
family-oriented solutions and the strategic use of public resources
at the state and national levels to ensure positive outcomes for
the next generation. The website contains a data wizard which you
can use to do customized state-to-nation and state-by-state comparisons
of demographics and policies.
National
Center for Learning Disabilities
The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) works to ensure
that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents and adults with
learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school,
work and life.
NCLD provides essential information to parents,
professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes
research and programs to foster effective learning and advocates
for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities.
National
Center for Trauma Informed Care
The new NCTIC Web site is designed to help public mental health
systems integrate trauma informed approaches and interventions into
their programs to improve efficacy and outcomes. It represents a
growing and diverse community that is committed to transforming
traditional programs and services to be more supportive of and empowering
to trauma survivors.
National
Coalition of Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Organizations
The National Coalition of Mental Health Consumer/Survivor Organizations
(NCMHCSO) works to ensure that consumer/survivors have a major voice
in the development and implementation of health care, mental health,
and social policies at the state and national levels, empowering
people to recover and lead a full life in the community.
National
Council for Community Behavioral Health Care
The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is an association
of 1,300 behavioral healthcare organizations that provide treatment
and rehabilitation for mental illnesses and addictions disorders
to nearly six million adults, children and families in communities
across the country. The National Council and its members bear testimony
to the fact that medical, social, psychological and rehabilitation
services offered in community settings help people with mental illnesses
and addictions disorders recover and lead productive lives.
National
Empowerment Center
The National Empowerment Center’s mission is to carry a message
of recovery, empowerment, hope and healing to people who have been
labeled with mental illness. A consumer/survivor/expatient-run organization,
each of the staff is living a personal journey of recovery and empowerment.
National
Institute of Mental Health
NIMH is working to improve mental health through biomedical research
on mind, brain, and behavior. The website features breaking news,
health updates, as well as research and funding opportunities and
reports.
National
Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice
The National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice was established
to assist the field in developing improved policies and programs
for youth with mental health disorders in contact with the juvenile
justice system, based on the best available research and practice.
The Center aims at providing a centralized national focal point
that pulls together and links the various activities and research
that are currently underway, maximizing the awareness and usefulness
of new products and learnings, and using the best available knowledge
to guide practice and policy.
National
Library of Medicine - MEDLINE
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National
Institutes of Health, Medline offers current health news and trusted
health information covering a variety of topics and illnesses.
National
Mental Health Association
NMHA works to improve the mental health of all Americans through
advocacy, education, research and service. NMHA works to address
all aspects of mental health and mental illness.
National
Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse
The National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse
is a consumer-run national technical assistance center serving the
mental health consumer movement. The Clearinghouse helps connect
individuals to self-help and advocacy resources, and offers expertise
to self-help groups and other peer-run services for mental health
consumers.
National
Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)
NREPP is a searchable database of interventions for the prevention
and treatment of mental and substance use disorders. SAMHSA has
developed this resource to help people, agencies, and organizations
implement programs and practices in their communities.
National
Resource Center on Psychiatric Advanced Directives
Psychiatric advance directives, commonly called PADs, offer a way
for people with mental illnesses to plan ahead for a mental health
crisis. This website provides a state-by-state breakdown of PADs-related
statutes and listings of local resources for patients and families,
discussion forums, answers to frequently asked questions, testimonials
from people who have used PADs, and information on the latest research
findings concerning mental health issues.
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Office
of Disability, Aging, and Long-Term Care Policy
The Office of Disability, Aging, and Long-Term Care Policy (DALTCP)
is charged with developing, analyzing, evaluating, and coordinating
HHS policies and programs which support the independence, productivity,
health, and long-term care needs of children, working age adults,
and older persons with disabilities.
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Parents
Med Guide
The Med Guide offers practical advice to parents of children and
adolescents struggling with depression.
Peer
Specialist Alliance of America
The Peer Specialist Alliance of America (PSAA) provides information
and support on the emerging profession of certified peer specialist.
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Real
Mental Health
RealMentalHealth.com is the first social networking site focusing
on mental health treatment and wellness. The online community includes
individuals, their family members, loved ones and friends who want
to easily and interactively obtain knowledge about symptoms and
treatments in a supportive community environment.
Research
& Training Center for Children’s Mental Health
Data Trends: Summaries of Current Research Findings in the Children’s
Mental Health Field - Data Trends are produced to increase the dissemination
of current research findings in the area of children's mental health
services. There are two Data Trends products: 1) Summaries, which
detail recent, published articles on systems of care for children
with emotional and behavioral disabilities and their families, and;
2) News briefs, which highlight related items or events of interest
to the field.
Research
and Training Center on Family Support and Children’s Mental
Health
The Center is dedicated to promoting effective community-based,
culturally competent, family-centered services for families and
their children who are, or may be affected by mental, emotional
or behavioral disorders.
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Suicide
Prevention Action Network (SPAN USA)
The Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN USA) is an organization
dedicated to preventing suicide through public education and awareness,
community action and federal, state and local grassroots advocacy.
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U-Lifeline
A program of the Jed Foundation, U-Lifeline is an anonymous, confidential, online resource center where college students can search for information regarding mental health and suicide prevention. The website has enhanced student features, and a new component called Counseling Central, built exclusively for college mental health and student affairs professionals.
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Veterans Resource Center
The NAMI Veterans Resource Center is an online portal to mental
health resources for America's veterans, active duty service
members, and their families.
VA Suicide Hotline
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has partnered with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to provide veterans 24-hour access to mental health professionals. Veterans in crisis, or those concerned for a veteran, can call the toll-free National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255), and follow the voice prompt to be connected with a VA-staffed mental health professional.
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Web
MD
Web MD offers in-depth articles on mental health care, conditions
such as depression and anxiety, and promising new treatments. Plus,
get daily help through the online support groups.
Wellness
Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
WRAP is a self-management and recovery system developed by a group
of people who had mental health difficulties and who were struggling
to incorporate wellness tools and strategies into their lives. WRAP
is designed to decrease and prevent intrusive or troubling feelings
and behaviors, increase personal empowerment, improve quality of
life, and assist people in achieving their own life goals and dreams.
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Alegent
Health – Mental Health Services Information Center
Research up to date news from the mental health field, ask an expert
your non-urgent mental health questions, and search the information
library.
Answers
4 Families
This Web site is a place where families, caregivers, and professionals
can subscribe to e-mail discussion groups, search the Nebraska Resource
Referral System (NRRS) database, submit questions to a registered
pharmacist through "AskRx", or to our 'expert' of the
month through the "Ask an Expert" program, and find links
to numerous federal, state and local government agencies and organizations.
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CHIRS:
Consumer Health Information Resource Service
The McGoogan Library of Medicine provides information to guide health
related decisions to Nebraska residents free of charge through our
Consumer Health Information Resource Service (CHIRS).
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Family
Housing Advisory Services
Family Housing Advisory Services, Inc. was founded to improve opportunities
for low-income families to purchase homes in Omaha. Additionally,
FHAS has services aimed to:
- Empower homeless and near-homeless individuals and families,
inform renters and Housing Choice Voucher holders, and enhance
financial management skills.
- Educated tenants, landlords, potentials homeowners, realtors,
lenders, and other housing related persons regarding the fair
housing laws; and facilitate complaints when discrimination occurs.
- Provide education for anyone desiring to gain financial literacy
skills, including budget counseling, credit repair, managing credit
accounts and more.
- Empower all people.
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NAMI
Omaha
NAMI Omaha is a non-profit organization composed of consumers, family
members, professionals, and friends in the greater Omaha community
who have come together to share and take comfort in the commonality
of their experiences and to educate members of their communities
about serious brain disorders. Along with education and support,
NAMI Omaha actively advocates at the local, state and national levels
to improve the services, and the lives of those affected by mental
illness, and their families.
National
Mental Health Association - Nebraska Site
The Mental Health Association of Nebraska (MHA-NE) is a consumer-run
education and advocacy organization bringing service recipients,
families, professionals, advocates, and concerned citizens together
to address all aspects of mental health and mental illness.
Nebraska
Advocacy Services
Nebraska Advocacy Services, Inc. (NAS), The Center for Disability
Rights, Law and Advocacy, is a private, non-profit organization
designated by the Governor to protect and advocate for the rights
of Nebraskans with significant physical or mental disabilities.
Nebraska
Health and Human Services System
The Department of Health and Human Services has local offices across
the state that are organized into five service areas. In addition,
the Department oversees 10 facilities, including four Veterans'
Homes, three regional centers, two youth rehabilitation and treatment
centers, and the Beatrice State Development Center. Diana Duran,
System Advocate, is available to assist individuals who have questions
or concerns regarding the Health & Human Services System. Please
feel free to contact Diana at 471-6035 or 1-800-254-4202.
Nebraska
Resource and Referral System
The NRRS is a statewide database created with input from Nebraska
families, service providers and organizations. The database was
designed as a comprehensive Internet resource that would be user
friendly and easily accessible to individuals and families needing
services across the state. The NRRS provides 1-800 NUMBERS as well
as WEB SITES and EMAIL CONTACTS to help you connect faster to the
services you are seeking. This database provides individuals the
opportunity to have a REAL CHOICE in the diverse selection of service
providers by allowing users to more easily locate and compare services
of local and state agencies.
Nebraska
Statewide Independent Living Council
The Nebraska Statewide Independent Living Council is a cross-disability
council comprised of a majority of individuals with disabilities,
family members, and advocates. NE-SILC is mandated to uphold the
philosophy of Independent Living. The philosophy of Independent
Living emphasizes the importance of consumer control, peer support,
self-help, self determination, equal access, and individual and
systems advocacy, in order to maximize the leadership empowerment,
independence, and productivity of individuals with disabilities,
and the integration and full inclusion of individuals with disabilities
into the mainstream of American Society.
Nebraska’s
Early Childhood Training Center
The Early Childhood Training Center provides support and training
to staff working with young Nebraska children and their families,
and serves as a resource to parents and families about parenting.
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Rainbow
Center
Rainbow Center is a private, nonprofit corporation located in Columbus,
Nebraska serving Platte, Colfax, Boone and Nance counties.
Through participation in this program, consumers take steps to
successful community living, and can become candidates for jobs
in the community. Rainbow Center provides advocacy in the community
with other service organizations such as Social Security Administration,
Department of Health and Human Services, as well as health care
and mental health professionals.
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