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We Support a Healthier Future - Healthy People 2020

Mental Health America

Organization URL(s)

www.mentalhealthamerica.net

Other Contact Information

2000 Beauregard Street, 6th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22311

800-273-8255 (Voice - Toll-free, 24 hour Crisis Center )
800-969-6642 (Voice - Toll-free)
703-684-7722 (Voice)
703-684-5968 (FAX)
800-433-5959 (TTY)

Description

Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives. With our more than 320 affiliates nationwide, we represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation – everyday and in times of crisis.

Online Resources

10 Tools to Live Your Life Well
http://www.liveyourlifewell.org/go/you-can-live-life-well-more
Coping with Disaster
http://www.nmha.org/go/information/get-info/coping-with-disaster
Depression and African Americans
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/information/get-info/depression/depression-and-african-americans/
Depression-Screening Test
http://www.depression-screening.org/screeningtest/screeningtest.htm
Eating Disorders: Organizations and Resources
http://www.nmha.org/index.cfm?objectid=C7DF95E9-1372-4D20-C8907C4BD83D01BB
How Do I Find a Local Support Group?
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/find_support_group
Mental Health: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.nmha.org/go/information/faqs
Mental Illness and the Family: Finding the Right Mental Health Care For You
http://www.nmha.org/index.cfm?objectid=CFFE6828-1372-4D20-C8B8FE8606190ED8
Operation Healthy Reunions
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/reunions/index.cfm
Stress Screener
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/llw/stressquiz.html
Talking to Kids About School Safety
http://www.nmha.org/index.cfm?objectid=CA866E4C-1372-4D20-C8D796080B7D2F96
What is Bipolar Disorder? A Guide to Hope and Recovery for African Americans
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/information/get-info/bipolar-disorder/-what-is-bipolar-disorder-a-guide-to-hope-and-recovery-for-african-americans
What Should You Ask Before Agreeing to Participate in a Research Study?
http://www.nmha.org/index.cfm?objectid=C7DF97DD-1372-4D20-C8A206495090B632

Print Resources

Mental Health America publishes pamphlets and booklets on many aspects of mental health and mental illnesses. Topics include aging, childhood mental health and mental illnesses, employment and mental illnesses, mental health services, mental health education, teen suicide, coping, schizophrenia, legislation and litigation, the insanity defense, stress, depression, and many others. Some items are available in Spanish. A special series deals with children's feelings. A publications catalog is available on request. Serial publication: News from National (Newsletter) weekly--news of conferences and workshops, current mental health legislation, and media activities.