Mental Health Awareness Resources
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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Read the presidential proclamation.
Resources and Information
Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Glossary
Find Help and Treatment: SAMHSA’s Treatment Locator Tool allows searchers for help and treatment, by zipcode, using a confidential and anonymous search engine.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
“We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.” (National Suicide Prevention Hotline)
Home Institution Resources
Your home institution may have onsite resources for faculty, students, and staff seeking assistance or information. These resources may be found in the form of:
- College/University Counseling/Psychological Services Center
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Federal Government Resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration SAMHSA
This site has a substantial list of resources and links to data and reports. “The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.”
National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH)
American Psychological Association (APA) Resources
Mental and Behavioral Health Data Statistics (by race and ethnicity, source APA HelpCenter)
- Ethnic Minority Population Profiles (overview)
- American Indian / Alaska Native
- Asian Pacific Americans
- Black/African Americans
- Hispanic / Latino Americans
Relevant Associations and Societies