National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI)
NAMI Events:
https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Health-Month/Partners-and-Events
NAMI WALKS:
https://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.eventList&eventType=C,I,P,T
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
Facts for Families: Very informative, evidence-based information for all childhood psychiatric diagnoses and potential issues. I recommend the AACAP "Facts for Families" as a wonderful resource for most topics.
American Psychiatric Association
Resources for families: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families
American Telemedicine Association (ATA)
Home page:http://www.americantelemed.org/home
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Understand Anxiety and Depression: https://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety
Mental Health Phone Applications: https://www.adaa.org/finding-help/mobile-apps
Autism Resources
Easter Seals:
http://www.easterseals.com/?referrer=https://www.google.com/
Find your local easter seals for more support: http://www.easterseals.com/connect-locally/
Autism Speaks:
Special report: https://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/autism-and-health-special-report-autism-speaks
Resources: https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/resource-guide
Sensory Products: https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/resource-library/sensory-tools-products
More Random Resources/Tools/Products
Compression Clothing for Adults and Kids: https://www.jettproof.com.au/
Worksheets and other tools: http://www.therapistaid.com/
PCIT (Parent Child Interactive Therapy) Resources: https://pcit.lab.uiowa.edu/introduction-iowa-pcit-manual
Cost Effective Counseling Options: https://www.opencounseling.com
Addiction/Rehabilitation Information:
https://www.addictionresource.net/
https://www.addictiongroup.org/treatment/options/inpatient/
Substance Abuse Treatment Information: https://www.drugrehab.com
Substance Abuse Resources:
Lakeview Health and Steppingstone Center for Recovery: www.lakeviewhealth.com
Resources to help you return to work: https://www.joblist.com/guides/work-and-wellbeing
Aromatherapy infused playdough and other sensory products: https://www.aromadough.com
Addiction Group: https://www.addictiongroup.org/treatment/options/relapse-prevention/
Talking to your kids about the tough topics:
It's never easy to talk to your kids about certain topics. Sex, of course, tops that list for most parents. This is a good link from AACAP's "Facts for Families" to guide:
Here is another good article focusing on sexual abuse and how to discuss safety, reporting, psychological and physical health:
This link will help guide parents and families with appropriate discussions for different ages/developmental stages: https://www.thetalkinstitute.com/p/parentsguidetosexed.
Mental health resources created by top U.S. universities:
Women’s Mental Health 101: Statistics, Symptoms & Resources created by Regis College:
https://online.regiscollege.edu/blog/womens-mental-health/The Impact of Work Addiction on Family Life and Mental Health created by the University of Nevada, Reno:
https://onlinedegrees.unr.edu/blog/the-impact-of-work-addiction-on-family-life-and-mental-healthChildhood Trauma & Mental Health: Definition, Signs, & Resources created by the University of Nevada, Reno:
https://onlinedegrees.unr.edu/online-master-of-social-work/childhood-trauma-and-mental-health/