Mental Health

The Winter 2015 issue of vPSI Group's newsletter, H-E-A-R Say, includes an article discussing one of the most ignored risks in the workplace, mental health issues. Below is a selection of some of the many resources available online related to mental illness, sorted by category. Note this list and the links it includes are up to date and valid as of April 2021.

Mental Health (General)

• 211texas.org
• Depression: Symptoms and Treatment addictionrehabtreatment.com/mental-health/depression/
• foodiestoday.com/24-foods-scientifically-proven-to-help-ease-depression-and-ideas-for-preparing-them/
• mentalhealth.gov/
• mentalhealthatwork.org.uk
• mentalhealthfirstaid.org/
• menningerclinic.com/
• Information on how to help someone else suffering with a mental health issue: mind.org.uk/information-support/helping-someone-else/
• Information on handling stress when moving with kids: movingcompanyreviews.com/blog/reduce-stress-moving-kids/
• Information on dealing with depression during a move: mymove.com/moving/guides/manage-depression-during-a-move/
• namitexas.org/
• nimh.nih.gov
• veteranscrisisline.net/

Suicide Prevention and Postvention

• Recognizing Suicidal Behavior: addictionrehabtreatment.com/mental-health/suicidal/recognizing-suicidal-behavior/
• afsp.org/get-help
• The Center for Disease Control's Suicide Prevention publication, a technical package of policy, programs, and practices: cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/suicideTechnicalpackage.pdf
• Suicide prevention guide: choicemutual.com/suicide-prevention//
• iasp.info/
• nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/suicide-in-america/index.shtml
• A Manager's Guide to Suicide Postvention in the Workplace.  This guidebook was developed to help companies deal with the immediate needs of a workgroup after the suicide of an employee/co-worker: sprc.org/resources-programs/managers-guide-suicide-postvention-workplace-10-action-steps-dealing-aftermath
• suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
• survivorsofsuicide.com/faq_suicide.shtml
• webmd.com/depression/guide/depression-recognizing-signs-of-suicide
• wristband.com/content/suicide-awareness-and-prevention

Mental Health and the Workplace

• How to improve well being at work (in the era of stress and burnout): fingerprintforsuccess.com/blog/wellbeing-at-work
• Workplace violence: irsst.qc.ca/prevention-violence/en/index.html
• Partnership for Workplace Mental Health's program for depression called Right Direction: rightdirectionforme.com/

• Online video presentation explaining the Right Direction's depression awareness program and how to implement it in your workplace: vimeo.com/dmec/review/88289816/aa7160fdf3

• DuPont's ICU (Identifying, Connecting and Understanding) mental health workplace program: workplacementalhealth.org/Employer-Resources/ICU

Addiction and Recovery

• addictioncenter.com/Treatment/
• Cocaine Addiction and Treatment: addictiongroup.org/drugs/illegal/cocaine/
• Cocaine Health Effects: addictiongroup.org/drugs/illegal/crack/coke-nose/
• alcoholhelp.com/Alcohol/Alcohol-Withdrawal/
• Staging an intervention: addictiongroup.org/resources/groups/staging-an-intervention/
• alcoholhelp.com/Alcohol/Alcohol-Withdrawal/
• alcoholhelp.com/treatment/
• Alcohol Withdrawal: alcoholrehabguide.org/alcohol/withdrawal/
• alcoholrehabhelp.org/treatment/outpatient-rehabilitation/
• How to Help Teens Overcome Substance Abuse: alternativetomeds.com/blog/teen-substance-abuse/
• American Addiction Centers provides many useful resources, including free weekly virtual 12-step Alcholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings and a guide to finding state-funded rehab centers: americanaddictioncenters.org/rehab-guide/state-funded. They also have an article on Alcoholism and Suicide Risk and a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Calculator.
• The Top Mental Health Challenges Facing Students: bestcolleges.com/resources/top-5-mental-health-problems-facing-college-students/
• The dangers of mixing alcohol with other drugs: blueprintsforrecovery.com/resources/drugs-and-alcohol/
• Spot the Danger - Signs of Addiction: blueprintsforrecovery.com/signs-of-addiction-spot-the-danger/
• chapelhilldetox.com/resources/
• drugabuse.gov/
• drugrehab.com/recovery/exercise/
• Addiction and Sleep: gamblizard.com/addiction-and-sleep/
• Gambling Addiction: gamblizard.com/the-authoritative-guide-to-successfully-deal-with-gambling-addiction/
• A guide on Alcohol and Drug Addiction Hotlines: greenhousetreatment.com/drug-treatment/hotlines/
• Heroin Use in the United States of America: greenhillrecovery.com/heroin-in-the-us/
• The LGBTQ+ community and addiction: headlandsats.com/lgbtq-affirming-addiction-treatment/
• healthyplace.com/blogs/debunkingaddiction/2017/10/the-importance-of-sponsorship-in-addiction-recovery
• Insomnia During Drug and Alcohol Recovery: myslumberyard.com/blog/insomnia-during-recovery/
• Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child About Alcohol: niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/make-a-difference-child-alcohol
• onlinetherapy.com/addiction-resources/
• Drug and alcohol addiction support groups: pinnaclepeakrecovery.com/drug-alcohol-addiction-support-groups/
• An interesting interacive map of drug overdose information by state for the last 20 years: rehabaid.com/overdose-statistics/
• Find a treatment center near you: rehabs.com/
• rehabspot.com/treatment/Detox/
• royallifecenters.com/how-to-support-your-adult-child-in-addiction-recovery/
• samhsa.gov
• Stayhonest.org offers comprehensive guides to those facing substance abuse issues including this one specific to the LGBTQ community stayhonest.org/guide/substance-abuse-and-cannabis-usage-supporting-and-affirming-the-lgbtq-community-and-youth/ and this one which is more general stayhonest.org/guide/the-ultimate-guide-to-helping-those-in-need-of-addiction-recovery-from-cannabis-and-other-substances/.
• thesimpledollar.com/financial-wellness/how-to-pay-for-addiction-treatment/
• verywellmind.com/find-a-support-group-meeting-near-you-69433
• weknowyoga.com/how-to-use-yoga-as-a-coping-tool-in-addiction-recovery/

The following are mental health resources for college students, the current and future employees of our organizations:

• College Student’s Guide to Avoiding Drug and Alcohol  Abuse: accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/avoiding-substance-abuse
• Balancing Student Stress Guide: affordablecollegesonline.org/balancing-student-stress
• affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/college-suicide-prevention
• affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/cyberbullying-awareness
• College Student Depression: affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/college-student-depression
• Alcohol Awareness for Students: affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/how-to-prevent-college-binge-drinking-and-duis
• Substance Abuse In College: affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/substance-abuse-in-college
• A Student’s Guide to Recognizing Disorders, Seeking Help and Promoting Wellness: affordablecollegesonline.org/college-student-mental-health
• edubirdie.com/blog/how-to-avoid-stress-in-college
• Managing Grief for Students: edubirdie.com/blog/managing-grief
• edubirdie.com/blog/school-life-balance
• edubirdie.com/blog/school-life-balance
• Where to Get Support for Drug and Alcohol Addicted Students: edubirdie.com/blog/support-for-drug-and-alcohol-addicted-students
• healthadministrationdegrees.com/articles-and-resources/substance-abuse
• Addiction On College Campuses: Expert Insight and Resources: learnpsychology.org/college-campus-addiction-resources/
• Stress and Sleep in College: mattressclarity.com/blog/stress-and-sleep-in-college/
• mattressclarity.com/blog/ultimate-guide-sleeping-better-college-campus
• Mental Health in Underrepresented Students: mswdegrees.org/resources/BIPOC-mental-health
• Youth Depression and Suicide Prevention: How to Get Help and Help Others: mswdegrees.org/resources/suicide-depression
• Substance Abuse in College Students: neaddictions.com/substance-abuse-in-college-students
• An article on Helping College Students Kick Substance Abuse: publicservicedegrees.org/resources/helping-college-students-kick-substance-abuse/
• onlineschoolsreport.com/college-student-mental-health
• premiernursingacademy.org/resources/navigating-mental-health-issues
• Preventing Teen Prescription Misuse: singlecare.com/blog/preventing-teen-prescription-misuse
• study.com/resources/stress-in-college
• Study skills guide focusing on time management and stress management from the University of West Scotland: uwslondon.ac.uk/complete-guide-to-stress-management-and-time-management-for-students

"And now for something completely different"...but still thematic

• Resources on cyberbullying: allconnect.com/blog/cyberbullying-how-to-identify-and-handle-online-harassment
• Finding employment post-recovery: arkbh.com/finding-employment-in-recovery/
• Cyberbullying and Mental Health: broadbandsearch.net/blog/cyber-bullying-statistics
• How Dogs Can Help with Mental Health – Mind Boosting Benefits of Dog Ownership: dogowner.co.uk/dogs-mental-health/
• Scholarships for students with mental and physical disabilities: edubirdie.com/blog/scholarships-for-students-with-mental-health-problems
• 7 Ways to Sleep Better While Learning Virtually: myslumberyard.com/sleep/7-ways-to-sleep-better-while-learning-virtually/
• Resources for those thinking about becoming Social Workers: onlinemswdegrees.org/
• Cyberbullying: A Resource for School Social Workers: onlinemswprograms.com/resources/social-issues/cyberbullying/
• All You Need to Know About Cyberbullying: privacyhq.com/news/all-you-need-to-know-cyberbullying-prevention/