Resources and Helpful Information
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NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS
National Alliance on Mental Illness
http://www.nami.org/About-NAMI
CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH
National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
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MENTAL HEALTH AND AGING
National Institutes of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/older-adults-and-mental-health/index.shtml
Nursing Home Abuse Center
https://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com
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Nursing Home Abuse
https://www.nursinghomeabuse.org/nursing-home-neglect/
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https://nursinghomesabuse.org/nursing-home-abuse/
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WOMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH
http://womensmentalhealth.org/
Mom's Mental Health Matters: Depression and Anxiety Around Pregnancy (National Institute of Child Health & Human Development)
https://www.nichd.nih.gov/ncmhep/initiatives/moms-mental-health-matters/moms/Pages/default.aspx
National Institute of Mental Health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/postpartum-depression-facts/index.shtml
Steps for Maintaining a Baby's Health (National Institutes for Health)
https://medlineplus.gov/magazine/issues/fall16/articles/fall16pg22-23.html
Substance Use while Pregnant
and Breastfeeding (National Institutes on Drug Abuse)
Pregnancy and Medicines (US National Library of Medicine)
https://medlineplus.gov/pregnancyandmedicines.html
LactMed: Drug and Lactation Database (US National Library of Medicine) This database allows the user to search any medication and to review the most current evidence-based recommendations related to specific medications and their implications with breastfeeding.
https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACTMED
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POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION (IN BOTH WOMEN AND MEN)
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https://socalsunrisem.com/postpartum-depression
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https://inlandempiretms.com/pregnant-and-depressed-quiz/
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MENTAL HEALTH IN LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/lgbt-mental-health
GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/shades-of-grief/
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SLEEP AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO HEALTH AND ILLNESS
National Sleep Foundation
Public Education from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
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Sleep Apnea
https://www.byteme.com/community/resources/article/sleep-apnea/
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Sleep Deprivation
www.masterspublichealth.com/guide-to-sleep-deprivation/
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SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY
AASP
Association for Applied Sports Psychology
https://appliedsportpsych.org/
SUBSTANCE ABUSE / SUBSTANCE USE
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Public Education
https://www.drugabuse.gov/news-events/public-education-projects
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration: prevention http://www.samhsa.gov/prevention
Healthy People 2020/Substance Abuse
https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/substance-abuse
Granite Recovery Center Resources
Alcohol Abuse and Binge Drinking
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Addiction Resources for Families
https://www.chharlottesweb.com/resource-guide-for-parents
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WORKING TOGETHER
Alcoholics Anonymous
Al-Anon/Alateen: Program of recovery for family and friends of people with alcoholism www.al-anon.alateen.org
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) www.chadd.org
Alzheimer's Association
Attention Deficit Disorder Association www.add.org
National Eating Disorders Association www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Anxiety & Depression Association of America http://adaa.org
Asperger/Autism Network
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Internet Safety for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders
https://www.wizcase.com/blog/internet-safety-guide-for-people-with-autism-spectrum-disorders/#8
The Autism Society
Best Medical Alert Systems Guide
https//www.health.com/health-reviews/the-best-medical-alert-systems
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Dental Anxiety
https://www.newmouth.com/oral-health/dental-anxiety/
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance www.dbsalliance.org
Gamblers Anonymous www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/
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Guide to Prevent Falls at Home
https//www.health.com/home/prevent-falls-at-home
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Narcotics Anonymous
International OCD Foundation www.ocfoundation.org
Overeaters Anonymous
PTSD Coach online
http://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/ptsdcoachonline/default.htm
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous www.slaafws.org
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Gambling Addictions
https://www.sportsbettingreport.com/how-to-practice-responsible-gambling/
WINTER BLUES / DEPRESSION
Seasonal Affective Disorder https://medlineplus.gov/seasonalaffectivedisorder.html
Seasonal Affective Disorder Treatment Options: https://medlineplus.gov/seasonalaffectivedisorder.html
Vitamin D and depression: Where is all the sunshine? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2908269/
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/index.shtml
MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH
Men and Mental Health (National Institute of Mental Health)
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/men-and-mental-health/index.shtml/index.shtml
Publications on Men's Mental Health (National Institute of Mental Health)
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/mens-mental-health-listing.shtml
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MEN AND DEPRESSION
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https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/men-and-depression/index.shtml
Science News about Men's Mental Health (National Institute of Mental Health)
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/science-news-about-mens-mental-health.shtml
Alcohol Facts & Statistics (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/overview-alcohol-consumption/alcohol-facts-and-statistics
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RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS & OTHER TREATMENT OPTIONS
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https://socalmentalhealth.com/disorders-treated/depression/pdd/
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OPIOID ADDICTION & MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT
https://www.bicyclehealth.com/blog/opioid-use-disorder-suicide
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PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS / MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
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American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
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American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)
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American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology (ASCP)
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Massachusetts Association of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses (MAAPPN)
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