Below are resources that may help youth and young adults with mental health challenges and mental health disorders and the adults who care for them. These resources may also help individuals learn more about mental health and mental illness in general.
Websites
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Academy of Family Physicians
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychological Association
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development (GUCCHD)
National Alliance on Mental Illness
National Association of School Psychologists
National Association of Social Workers
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
National Directory of Family- Run and Youth Guided Organizations for Children's Mental Health
National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health
National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health
National Traumatic Stress Network
Helplines
American Psychiatric Association Answer Center
1-800-35-PSYCH (77924)
American Psychological Association Public Education Line
1-800-964-2000
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Support Groups
National Alliance on Mental Illness
