Mental Health Resources

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Comprehensive site on AD/HD, including information for college students and parents. http://chadd.org

HelpGuide Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief: This page has information on a wide variety of ways to relax and reduce stress. It includes links to other articles, as well as 6 and 20 minute deep relaxation exercises you can listen to online. The rest of the site covers many other wellness and health issues.
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_relief_meditation_yoga_relaxation.htm#imagery

UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center’s Mindful Meditations: This page has free mp3s that you can download with meditation and relaxation exercises ranging in length from 3 minutes on up. http://marc.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=22

Stress Management: Information on stress, its effects, and ways to get relief from the Mayo Clinic. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-management/MY00435

Test Anxiety: This page from Princeton Review contains information on test anxiety and how to overcome it. There is also a section on study skills. https://www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/test-anxiety

Anxiety Disorders Association of America: This website offers information, resources, and support for those experiencing anxiety and/or anxiety disorders. Under “Living with Anxiety” is a section devoted to particular needs of college and university students. http://www.adaa.org

Half of Us: College-oriented mental health site with information, assessment, referral, and advocacy for depression, bipolar disorder, suicide, eating disorders, anxiety, stress, cutting, etc. Includes videos of musicians like Mary J. Blige and Pete Wentz talking about their own struggles. http://www.halfofus.com

Jed Foundation: This website is dedicated to preventing suicide and reducing emotional distress. http://www.jedfoundation.org

National Eating Disorders Association: Provides information and resources for those dealing with a variety of eating disorders including bulimia, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating.
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

To Write Love on Her Arms: Self-injury and depression support. http://www.twloha.com

National Alliance for Mental Health: This website has information and resources for a wide variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc. http://www.nami.org

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-TALK (8255). http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Information and resources on all types of substance abuse and addiction. http://www.drugabuse.gov/

College Drinking: This website dispels myths about alcohol consumption, as well as provide college alcohol-related statistics. Resources also include information on support groups and ways to find professional support. https://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/SpecialFeatures/alcoholMyths.aspx

Alcohol Help: Information on the warning signs of alcohol and substance abuse, as well as tips on how to seek treatment for alcohol and substance use. https://www.alcoholhelp.com

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Website with information and resources on violence against women and children. http://www.ncadv.org/

Rape, Assault, & Incest National Network (RAINN): Information, hotline, resources, and support. http://rainn.org
Obsessive Compulsive Foundation: Information and resources on OCD. http://www.ocfoundation.org
Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center: Provides information on Borderline Personality Disorder and valuable resources for those seeking professional support. https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.com/consumer-recovery-resources/
The Center of Long Beach: Information on resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals in the Long Beach area. Counseling and support groups are also available. http://www.centerlb.org
The Center of Orange County: Information on resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals in Orange County. Counseling and support groups are also available. http://www.thecenteroc.org

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