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/
• The Shocking Growth of Suicide and Substance Abuse During the Pandemic: arrowpassage.com/suicide-drug-abuse-during-pandemic/
• 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
• 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

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/
• 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/
• chapelhilldetox.com/resources/
• Top Signs of Opioid Addiction: definingwellness.com/addiction-signs/opioids/
• 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 Goind 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
• 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
• okrehab.org/treatment/
• 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.

The following are mental health resources for teens and 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• onlineschoolsreport.com/college-student-mental-health
• College Mental Health Resources: perlego.com/knowledge/info/college-mental-health-resources/
• 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
• 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 mostly thematic

• 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: www.edumed.org/resources/mental-health-wellness-for-nursing-students/
• 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/
• 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/