The April 2009 edition of NICHCY's Resources for Mental Health.
First published in May 2005 and removed when we launched our new site, here it is again, updated this month and containing a wealth of connections to resources in the mental health community, just in time for Mental Health month. Take a look to see if any of its gems match your interest or need.
http://www.nichcy.org/InformationResources/Pages/mentalhealth101.aspx
The Live Your Life Well campaign.
This May, in honor of Mental Health Month, the organization Mental Health America is launching the Live Your Life Well campaign to provide people with 10 specific, research-based tools that can combat stress and promote health and well-being. Read more about this exciting initiative at:
The wealth of resources at Mental Health America.
The organization is celebrating 100 years of advocacy, public education, and support for Americans with mental health conditions. All manner of resources are available from MHA, including but not limited to:
National Mental Health Information Center.
This service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) provides information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number (1.800.789.2647), more than 600 publications, and a website located at: http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/
National hotlines and other useful numbers.
When you're visiting the National Mental Health Information Center, check out the list of numbers that can be dialed toll-free from anywhere within the United States. These connect to organizations provide mental health information and referrals, and in some cases, crisis counseling.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
As a center within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NIMH is an authoritative source of information and assistance on mental health and mental disorders. NIMH offers that information in both English and Spanish. Check out what's available: