Links

Affordable Care Act information can be found with these Health Insurance Marketplace Educational Tools.

Technology for Addiction Recovery is a valuable resource provided by Verizons Communication and lists a wide range of possible resources, from artificial intelligence to phone apps.

The Alcohol Rehab Guide offers this informative article on the connection between alcoholism and anxiety.

Alcohol Rehab Help has posted this comprehensiive article on alcoholism, its contributing factors and how to overcome it.

Resource for Anxiety and Depression

• Mayo Clinic Coping with Anxiety

The large mental health organization Elemy has posted free educational guides on autism and depression, and autism, mood disorders and suicidal thoughts.

You’ve Just Been Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder – What Now?

Bipolar Hope online

Bipolar News Network – wide range of news, information and updates, including recent research, on bipolar disorder and depression.

Brain & Behavior Foundation Planned & Archived Webinars offers links to upcoming and archived webinars on everything from ADHD to adolescent depression.

Bringchange2mind.org is a program to reduce stigma related to mental health.

Cancer and Mental Health: The Emotional and Psychological Effects of Cancer

Childhood Trauma and Addition in Adulthood

Talking to Children About a Sibling’s Mental Illness

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occuring Disorders information—Educating individuals about the dangers of alcohol & drug addiction.

Decluttering Your Home after the Loss of a Loved One: A Step-by-Step Guide to Moving through the Difficult Process

Depression and Addiction: How are they related?

Depression and Addition: Diagnosis, Signs, Types, and More by Iris Healing is a multi-level information source for these related illnesses.

Digital Resources for Mental Health from the University of Texas at Austin

The Distinction Between Binge Drinking and Alcoholism

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorder Virtual Support Groups: See McCallum Virtual Support Groups - McCallum Place

Eating Disorders Awareness by Everlast Recovery is a good webpage on this often misunderstood topic.

The Emotional and Psychological Effects of Cancer is another resource addressing a topic that can be missed and cause problems down the road.

Estate Planning for Parents of Disabled Children

Grieving an Unexpected Death – Common Reations and Ways to Cope

Financial Advice for Mental Diseases and Disorders

Food and Mental Health: Excellent article from Rider University

How to Start the Conversation About a Loved One’s Mental Health

For Teens: Am I Depressed or is It Just a Phase?

Geriatric Depression is an online rating tool and other information.

Home After Rehab: The Guide to Finding the Right Place for Recovery

How to Apply for Disability Benefits with Drug Addiction

The ins and outs of Inpatient Care

Interventions remain a potentially important option if done right. More information can be found here: https://bocarecoverycenter.com/treatment/intervention/

KCUR Public Radio has an excellent news page on mental health issues.

Living Without Family: 5 Stages of Self Care Seniors Should Know - Preparing for the Rest of Your Life as an “Elder Orphan” provides good information on a rarely covered topic.

Longterm residential care for alcohol and substance abuse in Missouri

Living with Someone Just Out of Drug Rehabilitation – good article on often overlooked issue.

Mental Health Hotline: This is not a link but a new phone line for mental help: 988. It can be texted or called.

Mental Health America "Finding Health: When To Get It and Where to Go."

Mental Health First Aid is a groundbreaking public education program that helps the public identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

The Metropolitan Council of Community Mental Health Centers offers lists of resources in the region.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (nami.org) offers a wide range of information, links and more. NAMI Missouri has moreregionally focused information. For veterans and their loved ones, check out NAMI's Homefront (https://nami.org/homefront/)

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Missouri is the statewide volunteer-based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life and recovery for children and adults with mental health needs. The national NAMI website is also a good resource.

NAMI Greater Kansas City offers resources and listings for the Kanas City area.

NAMI Archived Webinars at "Ask the Expert" include topics like "Achieving Ideal Heart Health In People With Mental Illness," New Horizons in Schizophrenia Research and Eating for Better Mental Health.

Nami has a crisis guide that includes caregiver information & preparation for the loved one. It includes forms for organizing information about your loved one to have available in an emergency. Go to: https://nami.org/Support-Education/Publications-Reports/Guides/Navigating-a-Mental-Health-Crisis. It includes a reference to a PAD (Psychiatric Advanced Directive) which is similar to a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care for  your loved one. See: NRC PAD | National Resource Center on Psychiatric Advance Directives

NAMI Parents Guide to Youth Mental Health: A NAMI Missouri Publication with Missouri Department of Behavioral Health that provides information and resources for parents and how to navigate mental health systems and resources in Missouri. This document can be downloaded here.

Online Programs for Depression (and other mental health issues)

Opioid Help is dedicated to the mental affects of opioid addition and offers extensives resources and help.

Opiod use and understanding the opiod epidemic is the subject of an informative guide at this link from Maryville University.Promoting Mental Health at Home

"Room of Refuge and Self Care" at Truman Medical Center. This virtual "room" offerss relaxation resources and more.

Self-care-University Hospital-Virtual room of refudge, https://mailchi.mp/751f8d07b5db/virtualroomofrefuge.

The RehabSpot is a national resource for mental health, substance abuse and other related resources. Their family resources page is especially worth noting.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Stress and Anxiety

Substance Abuse and Anxiety Attacks offers good information.

Substance Abuse in the Workplace: What to Do When an Employee Returns from Rehab

Suicide Prevention for Youth – Encourage Hope and Help is a suicide prevention website for youth in the Kansas City area. Through education and prevention efforts, we strive to reduce youth suicide. See: https://encouragehopeandhelp.com/about/

Teen drivers can face real anxiety and the electric auto manufacturer Tesla has some good tips for recognizing and dealing with the issue. The ideas can be useful for anyone who deals with stress and anxiety, too.

Ten Unexpected Signs of Addition

Therapist Vs Psychologist : Which One to Choose

Trauma and Substance Abuse on the No Matter What Recovery website offers information on the often misunderstood impact of trauma and especially its relation to substance abuse.

Video Game Addiction: Does It Occur? If So, Why? It is real and may be underestimated.

NAMI Kansas Virtual Connections Group, 7-8:30 pm: Free, monthly, peer-led support group for individuals over 18 years of age, who have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition, such as anxiety, depression, or sleeping difficulties Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/2327306983184088335

Visual impairment and mental health is a rarely discussed but important topic. Learn more on this page at MyVision.org.

Why Do So Many Men Have Eating Disorders? addresses a topic that isn't nearly as discussed as it should be.

Especially for Vets

AboutFACE – Learn about PTSD from other veterans. ptsd.va.gov/apps/AboutFace/

AIMS Anger & Irritability Management Skills – Learn to manage your anger. veterantraining.va.gov/aims/

Moving Forward: Overcoming Life’s Challenges – Resources to overcome stressful problems and meet your goals. Also available as an app (IOS). veterantralning.va.gov/movingforward

Parenting for Service Members & Veterans – Resources to strengthen your parenting skills Also available as an app: Parenting2Go.  veterantraining.va.gov/parenting/

PTSD Coach Online – Get support in managing PTSD symptoms. Also available as an app (iOS and Android). ptsd.va.gov/apps/ptsdcoachonline/

The State of Veteran Mental Health and Substance Abuse in America

VA Aps for Vets – Excellent collection in one location of smart phone apps that offer help for mental health issues faced by veterans annd others.

VETCHANGE – Resources to cut back or stop drinking Also available as an app (iOS). vetchange.org

Vets Prevail – Earn rewards for behavior changes and get Veteran support. Also available as an app (iOS). vetsprevail.org/

PTSD Related Links

The AddictionCenter website offers good advice on understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and its impact.

Fear, Safety, and the Role of Sleep in Human PTSD – A patient struggling with insufficient or poor sleep quality may not benefit from PTSD treatments and interventions.

Frequently asked questions about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

How Dogs Can Help Veterans Overcome PTSD – Bonding with a dog can help relieve common PTSD symptoms in patients.

Improving Sleep Can Aid Recovery of Veterans With PTSD and TBI – The sleep disturbance and deprivation that usually accompanies PTSD often makes the condition much more severe.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Persistent thoughts and memories are hallmarks of PTSD, and these thoughts often bother people during both the daytime and nighttime hours.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – PTSD involves intrusive and recurring recollections of a traumatic event, which often leads to agitation, mood changes, and insomnia.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Information – Someone with PTSD may begin avoiding activities that lead to memories of the trauma, trying to prevent flashbacks.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Overview – Typical symptoms of PTSD include detachment from loved ones, depression, irritability, intrusive thoughts, nightmares, and hypersensitive reactions.

PTSD Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment – Strong feelings of guilt, worry, isolation, and sadness typically engulf a person experiencing PTSD.

Sleep and Mental Health – Psychiatric patients with issues such as anxiety and depression usually also experience sleep problems, and this is thought to be due to a strong connection between sleep and mental health.

Sleep Problems Persist After PTSD Treatment, Study of Active Troops Finds – Nightmares and insomnia are the two main complaints of people suffering from PTSD.

Understanding PTSD and PTSD Treatment (PDF) – While it’s typical to have strong memories after a traumatic event, these memories should not persist and interfere with daily functioning for more than a couple of months.