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 December 2022.

Mental Health (General)

• 211texas.org
• Depression: Symptoms and Treatment addictionrehabtreatment.com/mental-health/depression/
• The Shocking Growth of Suicide and Substance Abuse During the Pandemic: arrowpassage.com/suicide-drug-abuse-during-pandemic/
• A Collection of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Resources: ballstondentalarts.com/a-collection-of-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-resources/
• Bipolar Disorder: Diagnosis, Symptoms, Treatment, and More: bocarecoverycenter.com/treatment/bipolar-disorder/
• Natural Remedies for Depression: bocarecoverycenter.com/treatment/natural-remedies-depression/
• History of Mental Illness Timeline: counselingdegreesonline.org/resources/history-of-mental-illness
• foodiestoday.com/24-foods-scientifically-proven-to-help-ease-depression-and-ideas-for-preparing-them/
• Trauma Informed Care: irishealing.com/trauma-informed-care-addiction/
• 8 Dimensions of Wellness: Online Quiz and Worksheet: jflowershealth.com/8-dimensions-of-wellness/
• 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
• Cultivate Mindfulness at Home: Stress-Reduction for the Whole Family: porch.com/advice/mindfulness-at-home
• veteranscrisisline.net/

Mental Health and the Workplace

• Mental Health at Work - How to Care for Yourself in These Stressful Jobs: alltrucking.com/articles/mental-health-at-risk-professions
• Tips for Disclosing a Mental Illness at Work: counselingdegreesonline.org/resources/disclosing-mental-illness-at-work
• Workplace violence: irsst.qc.ca/prevention-violence/en/index.html
• How to improve well being at work (in the era of stress and burnout): fingerprintforsuccess.com/blog/wellbeing-at-work
• 6 Guaranteed Ways to Improve Work-Life Balance in 2022: novoresume.com/career-blog/work-life-balance
• 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

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

Addiction and Recovery

• addictioncenter.com/Treatment/
• A Guide to Interventions: addictionexperts.com/intervention/
• 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.
• Finding employment post-recovery: arkbh.com/finding-employment-in-recovery/
• PTSD and Alcohol Abuse: bluecrestrc.com/ptsd-and-alcohol-abuse/
• 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/
• A Guide to Substance Abuse and Anxiety Disorders: bocarecoverycenter.com/addiction/a-guide-to-substance-abuse-anxiety-disorders/
• Depression and Addiction: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment: bocarecoverycenter.com/addiction/depression/
• chapelhilldetox.com/resources/
• History of Substance Abuse and Addiction: counselingdegreesonline.org/resources/history-of-substance-abuse
• Top Signs of Opioid Addiction: definingwellness.com/addiction-signs/opioids/
• What is Medical Detox? definingwellness.com/medical-detox/
• drugabuse.gov/
• Alcohol Addiction: drughelpline.org/alcohol/
• drugrehab.com/recovery/exercise/
• LGBTQIA+ Friendly Drug Rehab Facilities: drugrehabus.org/rehabs/treatment/lgbtqa/
• Gambling Addiction: gamblizard.com/the-authoritative-guide-to-successfully-deal-with-gambling-addiction/
• How to Tell Your Employer You're Going to Rehab: graniterecoverycenters.com/resources/how-to-tell-your-employer-youre-going-to-rehab/
• 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
• Anxiety and Addiction - The Connection Between Them: irishealing.com/anxiety-and-addiction
• How to Test for the Addictive Gene: knowyourdna.com/can-a-dna-test-predict-addiction/
• Complete Gambling Addiction Guide: lotterytexts.com/blog/gambling-addiction-guide
• Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child About Alcohol: niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/make-a-difference-child-alcohol
• 7+ Tips on How to Find a Job After Rehab: novoresume.com/career-blog/how-to-find-a-job-after-rehab
• 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/

Sleep Hygiene and Mental Health

• Addiction and Sleep: gamblizard.com/addiction-and-sleep/
• Insomnia During Drug and Alcohol Recovery: myslumberyard.com/blog/insomnia-during-recovery/
• 7 Ways to Sleep Better While Learning Virtually: myslumberyard.com/sleep/7-ways-to-sleep-better-while-learning-virtually/
• Are All-Nighters Bad for Your Health? sleep.org/sleep-hygiene/all-nighters-and-health/
• Here are several YouTube videos on sleep from Dr. Nick Mabbott, Fatigue Risk Management Specialist: Intro to the Wonder of Sleep, What is Good Sleep?, Sleep Hygiene, and Sleep Stages, Health, Wellness & Safety. His channel has many more: www.youtube.com/channel/UCACIqrHt7r2xSZeNJlA4npQ

For Youths (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
• The Top Mental Health Challenges Facing Students: bestcolleges.com/resources/top-5-mental-health-problems-facing-college-students/
• How to manage student stress and recognize mental health challenges: bestvalueschools.org/mental-health-in-college-students
• 101 Resources for Student Mental Health: collegeeducated.com/resources/health-wellness-and-resilience/
• Guide to Early Childhood Mental Health Page for Parents and Teachers: counselingdegreesonline.org/early-childhood-mental-health
• criminalattorneycincinnati.com/news/talking-to-teens-about-drugs-and-alcohol-a-guide-for-parents/
• 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
• Addiction Resources for Parents: greenmountaintreatmentcenter.com/resources/parents/
• healthadministrationdegrees.com/articles-and-resources/substance-abuse
• College Binge Drinking: innerbody.com/college-binge-drinking
• LGBTQ+ Young Adults and Teen Mental Health: How to Help Yourself and Your Friends: legacyhealing.com/lgbtq-young-adults/
• 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
• How to Manage Stress in Graduate School: onlinemastersdegrees.org/student-resources/grad-school-stress-management/
• onlineschoolsreport.com/college-student-mental-health
• College Mental Health Resources: perlego.com/knowledge/info/college-mental-health-resources/
• Addictions in College: What They Are and How to Avoid Them: psychologywriting.com/blog/addictions-in-college-what-they-are-how-to-avoid-them/
• An article on Helping College Students Kick Substance Abuse: publicservicedegrees.org/resources/helping-college-students-kick-substance-abuse/
• premiernursingacademy.org/resources/navigating-mental-health-issues
• Preventing Teen Prescription Misuse: singlecare.com/blog/preventing-teen-prescription-misuse
• Mental Health Guide for College Students: study.com/resources/college-student-mental-health-guide#0490
• How Does Seasonal Affective Disorder Affect College Students? study.com/resources/seasonal-affective-disorder-college-students.html#0541
• study.com/resources/stress-in-college
• College Guide for Students with Mood Disorders: study.com/resources/students-with-mood-disorders-college-guide.html#0490
• Teaching Students with Anxiety Disorders: study.com/resources/teaching-students-with-anxiety-disorders.html#0532
• 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
• Student's Guide to Digital Well-Being: verizon.com/about/blog/students-guide-to-digital-well-being
• Mental Health in College: A Guide for Students and Families: zocdoc.com/blog/mental-health-in-college-a-guide-for-students-and-families/

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

• How to Heal Your Liver: addictiongroup.org/blog/heal-your-liver/
• Resources on Cyberbullying: allconnect.com/blog/cyberbullying-how-to-identify-and-handle-online-harassment
• Cyberbullying and Mental Health: broadbandsearch.net/blog/cyber-bullying-statistics
• Your Smile and Mental Health – The Connection between Mental and Oral Health: byte.com/community/resources/article/mental-health-and-oral-health/
• 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
• Mental Health and Wellness for Nursing Students: edumed.org/resources/mental-health-wellness-for-nursing-students/
• Exercise for Mental Health: garagegymreviews.com/exercise-and-mental-health
• Substance Aubse Disorder Resource for Medicare Recipients: medicareplans.com/medicare-coverage-of-substance-abuse-resource/#does_medicare_cover_substance_abuse_treatment__
• The Link Between Mental Health and Your Vision: myvision.org/guides/mental-health/
• Mental Health Effects of Vision Issues: nvisioncenters.com/education/mental-health-guide/
• 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/
• Mental Health Disorders and Obesity: renewbariatrics.com/mental-health-disorders-and-obesity/
• Drunk Driving vs Drowsy Driving vs Distracted Driving: samndan.com/drunk-vs-drowsy-vs-distracted-driving/
• How to Talk About Cyberbullying: verizon.com/about/parenting/how-talk-about-cyberbullying
• Cyberbullying and LGBTQ: vpnmentor.com/blog/lgbtq-guide-online-safety/