Mental Health Resources

National Associations

American Psychological Association (APA) - This is the official website of the American Psychological Association, the largest professional psychology association in the country. It’s made up of more than 130,000 clinicians, researchers, consultants, educators and students.

National Institute of Mental Health - This is the National Institutes of Health’s collection of resources from the National Library of Medicine. It includes information about conditions, treatments, patients, families and friends, latest research, drugs and supplements, terminology and definitions, videos, illustrations and clinical trials.

PsychCentral - PsychCentral is an extensive annotated directory of mental health resources, including general information, as well as blogs, online communities, support groups, articles, quizzes and books.

Psychology Today - This is the website of Psychology Today magazine. The magazine covers a range of topics in psychology authored by experts in the field.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - The National Association of Mental Illness is the largest nationwide mental health advocacy grassroots organization with hundreds of state organizations, affiliates and volunteers. It is a hub for support groups, free education, raising awareness and building community.

Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA) - The mission of the BMHA is to promote and sponsor trusted culturally-relevant educational forums, trainings and referral services that support the health and well-being of Black people and other vulnerable communities.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agency on behavioral health, runs several mental health campaigns and has information on health reform for providers, families and individuals. SAMHSA also has a helpful online behavioral treatment services locator.

Children, Teen, and Young Adult Mental Health

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - The mission of AACAP is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers.

The Jed Foundation - The Jed Foundation is an organization committed to the mental and emotional health of college students and preventing suicide among this population. The foundation runs several free online self-assessment and resource programs for students and campuses. It offers training tools for campus professionals to improve their mental health services for students.

Teen Health and Wellness - Teen Health & Wellness provides middle and high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward, curricular and self-help support, aligned to state, national, and provincial standards. Topics include diseases, drugs and alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide and bullying, green living, LGBTQ issues, and more.

Parenting

Info About Kids.org - Leaders of seven divisions of the American Psychological Association (APA) have formed a consortium to develop a web resource center for behavioral science-based information on children, youth and families.

Tuesday's Child - Tuesday’s Child is a Chicago non-profit organization established in 1980 at Children’s Memorial Hospital by Dr. Victoria Lavigne, a clinical child psychologist, and Katherine Augustyn, an early childhood specialist. Tuesday’s Child helps families address behavioral issues through individualized training for both parents and children.

Effective Child Therapy - Effective Child Therapy is an initiative of the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (SCCAP). The site aims to provide parents and other caregivers with easy-to-access, comprehensive information on the symptoms and treatments of behavioral and mental health problems in children and adolescents.

Suicide Prevention

National Suicide Prevention Hotline - The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center - The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) is a federally supported resource center devoted to consultation, training, and resources to enhance suicide prevention efforts.

ADHD

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) - CHADD serves as a clearinghouse for evidence-based information on ADHD, as a local face-to-face family support group for families and individuals affected by ADHD, and as an advocate for appropriate public policies and public recognition in response to needs faced by families and individuals with ADHD.

ADDitude - ADDitude provides expert guidance and support for living better with ADHD and its related mental health conditions.

Anxiety, Depression and Mood Disorders

Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) - The Anxiety and Depression Association of America raises public and professional awareness, promotes research advancement and provides referrals for children and adults with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorders and related disorders. The website provides information about these conditions, their treatment and resources for professionals.

Worry Wise Kids - The mission of worry wise kids is to improve the quality of life for anxious children and their families by providing parents, educators and mental health professionals with comprehensive, user-friendly information on the full range of anxiety disorders: how to identify symptoms, find effective treatments, and prevent anxiety from taking hold in a child's life.

Coping Cat Parents - Coping Cat Parents provide tips and tools for you and your child to live with less stress and anxiety.

International OCD Foundation - The mission of the International OCD Foundation is to help everyone affected by obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders to live full and productive lives. Their aim is to increase access to effective treatment, end the stigma associated with mental health issues, and foster a community for those affected by OCD and the professionals who treat them.

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance is a national peer-led organization run by individuals with depression and bipolar disorder. It provides support groups, peer specialist training, wellness tools, research, podcasts, brochures, publications and information for clinicians.

LGBTQ+

LGBT National Help Center - The GLBT National Help Center provides an online peer-support chat as well as free, confidential counseling over the phone for the GLBT community.

The Trevor Project - The creators of the Oscar-winning short film “Trevor” founded The Trevor Project. The organization provides suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13 and 24.

Seniors

National Council on Aging - The National Council on Aging promotes programs that help seniors cope with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, addiction and more.

Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders Association - The National Eating Disorders Association is a nonprofit supporting people with eating disorders and their families. It provides an information and referral helpline, extensive information about eating disorder prevention, treatment and recovery, as well as handouts and toolkits for parents, coaches and educators, and forums for discussion and stories of recovery. The website is also available in Spanish.

Autism

Autism Speaks - Autism Speaks is a prominent autism research and advocacy organization. The website contains links to apps, tool kits and a resource guide for families and individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Autism NOW Center - The Autism NOW Center is a resource for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families. The Center’s resources include fact sheets, webinars, a newsletter and a call center. It focuses on the topics of early detection, intervention, education, transition, aging, community inclusion, long-term care and health care reform.