Project UROK is an inclusive community with expert mental health resources for teens and young adults who are committed to ending the stigma and isolation of struggling with mental illness. Read more >>
Project UROK is an inclusive community with expert mental health resources for teens and young adults who are committed to ending the stigma and isolation of struggling with mental illness. Read more >>
Having a disability or disease doesn’t have to be isolating. The Mighty, an online platform for people facing disability, disease and mental illness, provides a safe supportive community for people (including teens and young adults) to tell their stories, connect Read more >>
Learning Disabilities Association of America [web resource]
Since 1963, Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) has provided information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a network of resources to support individuals with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals. Read more >>
Medline Plus: Medical Information Resource [web resource]
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health‘s Web site produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library. Read more >>
Warning Signs of a Mental Health Condition
Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn’t always easy. There’s no easy test that can let someone know if there is mental illness or if actions Read more >>
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens [downloadable]
Does your child go through extreme changes in mood and behavior? Does your child get much more excited or much more irritable than other kids? Do you notice that your child goes through cycles of extreme highs and lows more Read more >>
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Resources for Loss Survivors [web resource]
Suicides affect millions every year, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has assembled a number of resources to help survivors cope with suicide loss. The I’ve Lost Someone section of the AFSP site contains practical information to help you Read more >>
Recognizing Adolescent Depression
It’s not unusual for young people to experience “the blues” or feel “down in the dumps” occasionally. Adolescence is always an unsettling time, with the many physical, emotional, psychological and social changes that accompany this stage of life. Unrealistic academic, Read more >>
Know the Warning Signs of a Mental Health Condition
Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn’t always easy. There’s no easy test that can let someone know if there is mental illness or if actions Read more >>
Depression and Anxiety Resource: beyondblue [web resource]
Established in October 2000, Australia-based mental health website beyondblue initially focused on raising awareness of depression and reducing the associated stigma. Their mission has evolved to equipping everyone in Australia with the knowledge and skills to protect their own mental health, giving Read more >>