Resources

                                     Animal Therapies

http://equine-psychotherapy.com/

http://www.eagala.org/   (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association)

http://www.pathintl.org/ (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International)

http://animaltherapy.net/

                                  Disability Benefits

http://www.thesimpledollar.com/disability-benefits-guide/
http://www.thesimpledollar.com/disability-benefits-guide/#social-security-disability-benefit-calculator

                                   Inspirational Books

Eckhart Tolle,  The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

Synchronicity, Carl Jung

                                     Inspirational Websites or Lectures

http://www.expertise.com/home-and-garden/home-remodeling-for-disability-and-special-needs (a guide to find federal grants for seniors, veterans, and disabled persons)

https://www.michaeljfox.org/

http://www.authentic-self.com

www.positivityblog.com

http://www.crystalinks.com/synchronicity.html

http://www.ted.com/talks/david_steindl_rast_want_to_be_happy_be_grateful.html?utm_source=email&source=email&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ios-share (David Steindl, TED lecture-grateful)


                                   Mental Health Books

"Skills Training Manual for Treating Borderline Personality Disorder"--Marsha M. Linehan

www.helpguide.org     (Mental health and well-being guide)

                                    Mental Health Information, Advocacy, Articles, TED lectures, and Websites

https://www.learnhowtobecome.org/make-a-difference-careers/mental-health/ (how to get involved)

https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/zen-lifestyle-in-school/ (mind/body connection for students)

https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/student-mental-health-resources/ (promoting student mental health)

http://householdquotes.co.uk/mental-health-support/ (mental health information for the U.K.)

http://psychcentral.com

http://angela-michelle.hubpages.com/hub/Grieving-a-Mentally-Ill-Person-the-Loss-You-Feel-When-Someone-Becomes-Ill

http://www.ted.com/talks/ruby_wax_what_s_so_funny_about_mental_illness

http://bringchange2mind.org/ (mental illness)

http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2013/12/health/mentally-ill-son/index.html?hpt=hp_t5

http://www.healthyplace.com/alternative-mental-health/addictions/alternative-treatments-for-addiction/

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001521.htm (depression in older adults)

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/why-can-t-i-get-better/201402/antibiotics-found-effective-in-schizophrenia

http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/lyme-disease-comorbid-tick-borne-diseases-and-neuropsychiatric-disorders

                                    Mental Health Organizations or Charities

www.nami.org   (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

http://natsap.org/   (National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs)

www.nmha.org    (Mental Health America)

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/outreach/index.shtml   (National Institute of Mental Health)

http://www.dualdiagnosis.org/

http://www.mind.org.uk/ (mental health support)

http://www.youngminds.org.uk/ (the voice of young people's mental health and wellbeing)

http://www.activeminds.org/ (mental health info on college campuses)

https://www.7cups.com/ (free online therapist and counseling)

                                   Mental Health Professionals

http://davidsusman.com/ (clinical psychologist & mental health advocate)

http://www.zocdoc.com/therapist-counselors (finding a counselor in your area)

http://www.uhsinc.com/ (universal health services)


                                     Parenting Books

"Yes, Your Teen Is Crazy!"--Dr. Michael J. Bradley

                                     Parenting and School Info. Websites

http://www.parents-space.com/ (find parenting experts, books, and blogs)

http://miunderstanding.ca/ (a community of support for families living with childhood mental illness)

http://www.schoolshooters.info/PL/Prevention.html

http://www.newbeginningsdrugrehab.org/addiction-prevention-lesson-plan-guide/ (information for teachers)

                                     Self-Injury Information

http://www.psyke.org/faqs/selfinjury/ (self-injury information)

www.selfinjury.com

www.selfinjuryhelp.com

http://admcclelland.blogspot.com/2012/08/self-injury-series-introduction.html    (Self-injury blog)

                                     Stigma Awareness and Information

http://stampoutstigma.com/ (mental health awareness)

https://endthestigmablog.wordpress.com/ (a peer-led organization that provides education, resources, and discussion about mental illnesses and recovery)

http://www.rubywax.net/   (Stop the Stigma)

                                    Stress Management

http://www.positivityblog.com/index.php/2014/03/12/how-to-deal-with-stress/

                                    Substance Abuse and Addiction Information

https://www.lumierehealingcenters.com/what-is-addiction/

https://www.addictionguide.com/

http://www.drugrehab.org/schizophrenia-addiction/ (Schizophrenia and the Prevalence of Substance Abuse)

https://www.drugrehab.com/treatment/ (information and answers for people fighting addiction)

http://teens.drugabuse.gov/

www.samhsa.gov (substance abuse and mental health services administration)

                                     Suicide Prevention and Information

https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/college-suicide-prevention/ (suicide prevention for college students)

https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/suicide-prevention/ (parent's guide to suicide prevention)

https://themighty.com/suicide-prevention-resources/ (suicide prevention resources)

http://jasonfoundation.com/    (Prevention of Youth Suicide)

http://www.sptsusa.org/ (The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide)

http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/suicideprevention.aspx   (Preventing Youth Suicide)

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

http://iasp.info/   (International Association for Suicide Prevention)

http://www.suicideispreventable.org/

http://www.suicide.org/suicide-warning-signs.html

http://www.save.org/

http://www.afsp.org/

                                    Treatment Facilities for Mental Health or Substance Abuse

http://crchealth.com/    (Residential Treatment Facility)

http://www.timberlineknolls.com/ (residential treatment center)

http://www.alltreatment.com/

http://www.morningsiderecovery.com/ (drug rehab center)

http://addictionsandrecovery.org/is-addiction-a-disease.htm

https://www.addictioncenter.com/

http://www.addiction-treatment.com/find/alcohol/jacksonville-fl/ (alcohol treatment center)

http://www.menningerclinic.com/

www.youthcare.com/

My resources