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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Includes concise explanations about what mental health is and why it matters. A variety of data is provided, especially from the public health point of view. Offers a short mental health quiz, focused on demystifying and debunking myths.
MedlinePlus
Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine. The premier resource for consumer-health related information. They have an entire “health topics” section devoted to mental health and behavior topics. Each of the dozens of diseases and conditions have a variety of authoritative articles (many articles are also available in Spanish or other languages, or as easy-to-read materials).
MentalHealth.gov
The US government’s one-stop shop for information about mental health. Information on the site links to other government-run sites, including the CDC, NIMH, SAMHSA, and MedlinePlus. It offers great information to help consumers understand the basics of mental health and mental illness, as well as offering resources for those supporting people who are struggling with mental illness. There are also resources for finding professional help and phone help lines.
National Center for PTSD
Operates out of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In addition to general PTSD information and treatment options, the National Center for PTSD is also home to the PTSDpubs article database, the PTSD Trials Standardized Data Repository of Clinical Trials, as well as numerous mobile apps to designed assist with treatment and self-help.
National Institute of Health (NIH)
NIH is composed of 27 institutes and centers that each have specific research specialties. While there are several institutes that focus on mental health specifically, NIH also produces resources to assist people suffering from mental health issues. They publish a free monthly newsletter, NIH News in Health, that frequently contains mental health-related articles, and they also produce wellness toolkits that provide practical, concrete strategies for improving one’s well-being.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
As the primary federal agency conducting research on mental disorders, NIMH (part of the NIH), is committed to improving the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses. Information is available about research funded by NIMH, obtaining funding for research, as well as participating in clinical trials. NIMH also is home to numerous fact sheets, topic summaries, and statistics.
Office on Women’s Health
As part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Office on Women’s Health seeks to provide leadership at the national level to improve the health and lives of women and girls. While their focus is on all aspects of women’s health, website has robust resources and articles about mental health issues and how they relate to other women’s health issues.
Nonprofit Organizations
Brain and Behavior Research Foundation
One of the nation’s top nongovernmental funders for mental health research. The website features information about the latest discoveries in research for mental illnesses and hosts a blog with articles about managing mental illness, stories from supporters, and more.
Child Mind Institute
While the Child Mind Institute focuses primarily on supporting children with mental illnesses or learning disorders and their families, they have a wealth of information that is valuable to anyone. These resources include information about different disorders or concerns, challenges that children and young people face in the classroom, strategies to help educators, and expert Q&A.
Mental Health America
Formerly known as the National Mental Health Association, Mental Health America runs several different programs (including #mentalillnessfeelslike) to connect individuals with information about mental illnesses and to provide hope and support for those suffering from mental illness. They provide numerous free, confidential, anonymous screening tests, as well as information for ways people can take back control of their lives, including “DIY tools” and commonly asked questions.
Mental Health First Aid USA
One of Mental Health First Aid’s goals is to make first aid for mental health as common as CPR. It is an eight-hour course that teaches skills in identifying, understanding, and responding to signs of mental illness or substance use disorders. This program began in Australia in 2001, and has since spread to more than 25 countries. In the United States alone, more than 2 million people have been trained in mental health first aid. Courses are available in both English and Spanish.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
In addition to providing information about mental conditions and treatments, NAMI has a number of infographics, fact sheets, and statistics. NAMI publishes two blogs on mental health, one of which features Q&As with experts. NAMI also provides information for minority populations, including veterans, law enforcement officers, African Americans, Latinos, and the LGBTQ community.
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
This organization provides support for more than 3,000 health care organizations that are providing mental health and addiction treatment and services. They sponsor the Mental Health First Aid USA program, as well as a major national conference for behavioral health care. Their policy action center advocates for improved legislation surrounding mental health care.
Active Minds
A suicide awareness and prevention organization that was founded by a college student after her brother completed suicide. The website explains some of the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide and also provides resources to assist them. Active minds has developed a number of programs that can be implemented on college campuses to increase awareness about suicide and prevention. They also have speakers that can speak about mental health awareness and stigma reduction.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
The ADAA provides resources for both professionals and the public related to anxiety and depression disorders. Among the resources provided for the public are personal stories, blog posts from experts, information about commonly co-occurring disorders, and tips for managing anxiety and stress. They also have information about clinical trials and finding treatment and support.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
DBSA envisions wellness for people who are living with mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorder. In addition to general education materials about mood disorders, DBSA also shares myriad stories from people living with mood disorders. They also host online support groups, podcasts, webinars, and an online course about living successfully with a mood disorder.
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) NEDA is a major nonprofit bringing awareness to eating disorders. In fall 2018, NEDA merged with the Binge Eating Disorders Association in order to provide more comprehensive support for all eating disorders. As part of that merger, NEDA now sponsors Weight Stigma Awareness Week each September. NEDA aims to build supportive communities for recovery by providing resources, including a phone helpline, screening tools, information about finding treatments options and support groups, research funding, and awareness events, including the Body Project.
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