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Student's resources

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Active Minds


website: https://www.activeminds.org/

Active Minds is the nation’s premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults

American College Health Association (ACHA)


website: https://www.acha.org/

Serve as the principal leadership organization for advancing the health of college students and campus communities through advocacy, education, and research.

Campus Mind Works


website: https://campusmindworks.org/

The Campus Mind Works website is designed to simplify access to the wide variety of mental health and academic support resources, and provide help students manage college life.

UCI Student Wellness & Health Promotion


website: https://studentwellness.uci.edu/

We strive to be a leader in collegiate health promotion by focusing on the unique and relevant health needs and concerns of UCI students to support their academic success.

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry


website: https://www.aacap.org//

AACAP's Resource Centers empower consumers through patient education. Each AACAP Resource Center contains consumer friendly definitions, answers to frequently asked questions, a definition of clinical resources, expert interviews, abstracts from the JAACAP, and Scientific Proceedings and Facts for Families relevant to each disorder.

BIPOC

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Black mental health Alliance


website: https://blackmentalhealth.com/

Develop, promote and sponsor trusted culturally-relevant educational forums, trainings and referral services that support the health and well-being of Black people and their communities.

The BIPOC Project


website: https://www.thebipocproject.org/

The BIPOC Project aims to build authentic and lasting solidarity among Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), in order to undo Native invisibility, anti-Blackness, dismantle white supremacy and advance racial justice.

BEAM: Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective


website: https://www.beam.community/

Our mission is to remove the barriers that Black people experience getting access to or staying connected with emotional health care and healing. We do this through education, training, advocacy and the creative arts.

Therapy for Black Men


website: https://therapyforblackmen.org/

At TherapyforBlackMen.org, we want to break the stigma that asking for help is a sign of weakness.

Lorem Ipsum


website: https://therapyforblackgirls.com/

So often the stigma surrounding mental health issues and therapy prevents Black women from taking the step of seeing a therapist. This space was developed to present mental health topics in a way that feels more accessible and relevant.

Men's resources

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Helpguide


website: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/help-for-men-who-are-being-abused.htm

Domestic abuse against men can take the form of physical violence, emotional, verbal, or sexual abuse. Whatever your circumstances, though, you can find help and break free from an abusive relationship.

Mankind Initiative


website: https://www.mankind.org.uk/

We provide an information, support and signposting service to men suffering from domestic abuse from their current or former wife, partner (including same-sex partner) or husband.

Men’s Aid Ireland


website: https://www.mensaid.ie/

Men’s Aid Ireland is the only dedicated national service supporting men and their families experiencing Domestic Violence including coercive control in Ireland. Our professional and qualified support team have years of experience in supporting men and families experiencing domestic abuse.

Gay Men's Domestic Violence Project


website: http://gmdvp.org/gmdvp/

Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project provides crisis intervention, support and resources for victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

One in Three


website: http://www.oneinthree.com.au/

One in Three is a diverse group of male and female professionals – academics, researchers, social workers, psychologists, counsellors, lawyers, health promotion workers, trainers and survivor/advocates. The Campaign aims to raise public awareness of the existence and needs of male victims of family violence and abuse; to work with government and non-government services alike to provide assistance to everyone affected by family violence

Women's resources

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Well Seek


website: https://wellseek.io/seekher

Through advocacy campaigns and collaborative training programs in women's mental health, we're uplifting the voices that are powering a healthier, happier world.

International Association for Women's Mental Health


website: https://iawmh.org

Established in 2001 to improve the mental health of women throughout the world, the International Association for Women’s Mental Health is a Not for Profit, Non-Governmental Organization in the United States of America.

Office on Women's Health


website: https://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health

The Office on Women's Health achieves its mission through a wide range of programs and activities. The Office also leads several groups and committees to coordinate efforts for women's health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as well as with other federal agencies.

Black Women's Health Imperative


website: https://bwhi.org

Since 1983, we have been the only national organization dedicated solely to improving the health and wellness of our nation’s 21 million Black women and girls – physically, emotionally and financially.

Sad Girls Club


website: https://sadgirlsclub.org

Sad Girls Club is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization founded to create community and diminish stigma around mental health. We strive to support women of color and the millennial & GenZ population.

Support Groups

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ADAA Online Support Group


website: https://adaa.org/adaa-online-support-group

ADAA’s English language anonymous peer-to-peer online anxiety and depression support group and ADAA's Spanish-language online support group are free, friendly, safe and supportive places for individuals and their families to share information and experiences.

Turn2Me


website: https://turn2me.ie/landing/peer-support/young-people

Share your thoughts experiences and connect your peers in a safe, moderated peer community.

7Cups


website: https://www.7cups.com/

Need someone to talk to? Welcome to 7 Cups 7 Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support

DBSA Online Support Group


website: https://www.dbsalliance.org/support/chapters-and-support-groups/online-support-groups/

DBSA online support groups give people living with depression and bipolar disorder a safe, welcoming place to share experiences, discuss coping skills, and offer each other hope.

Blogs

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Therese Borchard


website: https://thereseborchard.com/

Therese Borchard is Contributing Editor at HealthCentral and Associate Editor at PsychCentral. She is the founder of the online depression communities Project Hope & Beyond and Group Beyond Blue.

Thought Catalogue


website: https://thoughtcatalog.com/kelly-bishop/

Kelly Bishop is an avid reader and writer who hopes to one day work with these passions full-time. For now, she blogs for websites like Thought Catalog, Huffington Post, Elite Daily, and Talk Space.

Bipolar Blog


website: https://natashatracy.com/topic/bipolar-blog/

Natasha Tracy is an award-winning writer, speaker and social media consultant from the Pacific Northwest. She works to bring high-quality, insightful and trusted information on bipolar disorder and related illnesses to the public while engaging with the mental health community.

The Mighty: Mental Health


website: https://themighty.com/topic/mental-health/

Our community talks about mental health with compassion and without judgment.

A Splintered Mind


website: http://douglascootey.com/

My original RSS URL is sixteen years old, back from when I called this blog THE Splintered Mind, long before I discovered that early blog indexers alphabetized their listings without ignoring determiners like "a" or "the". So A Splintered Mind was born, and suddenly I was at the top of the lists. Yep, I was sneaky.

Books

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Mental Health: A Person-Centered Approach


Edited by Nicholas Protcter and others

Mental Health: a person-centred approach aligns leading mental health research with the human connections that can and should be made in mental health care. It seeks to deepen readers' understanding of themselves, the work they do, and how this intersects with the lives and crises of people with mental illness.

Challenger Deep


Neal Shusterman

A story about a teen with schizophrenia.

Looking After Your Mental Health


Alice James and Louie Stowell

A guide to looking after your mental health. Includes lots of advice!

Are U Ok? A Guide to Caring for Your Mental Health


Kati Morton

Kati Morton answers the most commonly asked questions about mental health, including when to get help and where to find it

Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions


A radical new way of thinking about depression and anxiety.

Hotlines

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Crisis Counselor


type: Therapy

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor.

Crisi Text Line


type: Therapy

CONNECT to 741741

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)


type: Mental Health info

1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)


type: Substance Abuse

800-662-HELP (4357)

Kids Help Phone


type: Crisis Text Line

1-800-668-6868

Videos & Movies

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Kingdom of Us (2017)


Netflix

The story of a family's grief and struggles after the suicide of the father

The Stranger on a Bridge (2015)


link: https://youtu.be/VrcBUr974tM

The story of Jonny Benjamin, and his struggles with schizophrenia and his attempt to take his own life

Head Talks


link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYqGd433hQuCqH159mivIEg

Tips, tricks, education and support on mental health

Thin


link: https://youtu.be/U-N2Cv52gB8, stream on Amazon

This documentary follows four young women dealing with eating disorders

ADAA Webinars


link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wvKpDd7xmm4ngj0mruK_A

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is the leader in education, training, and research for anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders.

International Resources

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PatientsEngage


website: https://www.patientsengage.com/

PatientsEngage, an enterprise with social impact, is a patient/caregiver focused healthcare platform for supporting the management of chronic diseases.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)


website: https://www.thecalmzone.net/

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. And 75% of all UK suicides are male.

Anxiety Panic Support


website: https://anxietypanicsupport.com/

Anxietypanicsupport.com is a peer-to-peer support group. Our main focus at anxietypanicsupport.com is to offer those who suffer with anxiety disorders a comfortable atmosphere to talk and share with fellow sufferers. In our chatroom (which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week), you can talk and share with others who know what you are experiencing. You are not alone; you will soon discover that countless others around the world face and cope with anxiety disorders.

European Federation of Associations of Families of People with Mental Illness


website: http://eufami.org/

EUFAMI’s mission is to represent all family members of persons affected by severe mental ill health at European level so that their rights and interests are recognised and protected.

WHO Europe


website: https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/noncommunicable-diseases/mental-health

Mental health is everyone’s business; it affects the lives of people living with mental problems, their careers, and the productivity of society as a whole. The mental health programme at WHO/Europe works with Member States and other partners to develop and implement national mental health policies and plans that reflect the WHO vision of “no health without mental health”.

Social Media Pages

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@the__paris__project


Instagram

highlights injustice in the mental health sector and amplifies underrepresented groups in mental health, chitchats, common misconceptions about mental health disorders

@purplehydrangeaproject


Instagram

promotes mental health awareness and scientific facts on mental disorders with common misconceptions

@magnifywellnesshq


Instagram

mental health chitchats, psychology facts, deep talks, open DM's to talk about mental health, and mental health awareness campaigns.

@cura.project


Instagram

emphasizes the importance of education and its relation to mental health

@mentalhealthio


Instagram

brings light to mental health diseases through research and personal stories

Informational Articles

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What is Mental Illness?


link: https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/what-is-mental-illness

American Psychiatric Association

Three Things To Know for BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month


link https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/three-things-know-bipoc-mental-164728835.html

Yahoo! Life

What causes depression?


link: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/what-causes-depression

Harvard Health

Uncovering the Truth of Racial Trauma


link: https://www.apa.org/pubs/highlights/spotlight/issue-128

American Psychological Association

Anxiety Disorders and Anxiety Attacks


website: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/anxiety-disorders-and-anxiety-attacks.htm

HelpGuide

Apps

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Magnify Wellenss


App Store, Google Play

Magnify’s mission is to provide high-quality resources through the power of technology to ensure everyone gets equal access to mental wellness support. Through a therapetic chatbot, gratitude journal, mood check in, video game, and way more, this app's completely free mental health resources aspire to reach everyone who needs them.

Ayana App


App Store

The Ayana app, founded by Eric Coly, uses detailed questionnaires to connect members of marginalized communities with compatible licensed therapists based on their background, needs and identities.

Shine App


App Store Google Play

The Black-owned app was created in 2016, but its offerings—including more than 600 guided meditations, morning inspiration texts, customizable mental health tool kits and community forums—are in higher demand in light of two ongoing pandemics.

Minds of the Culture


Google Play

"The Safe Place" Is a Minority Mental Health App geared towards the Black Community. African Americans are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems than the rest of the general population. However, many black people still do not wish to seek professional help for their mental illnesses.

Mindshift CBT - Anxiety Canada


App Store, Google Play

Break free from anxiety and stress using this free evidence-based anxiety management app. MindShift CBT uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).