Anxiety & Depression

The Mighty [web resource]

Having a disability or disease doesn’t have to be isolating.  The Mighty, an online platform for people facing disability, disease and mental illness, provides a safe supportive community for people (including teens and young adults) to tell their stories, connect with others and raise support for the causes they believe in. Read more ›

Learning Disabilities Association of America [web resource]

Since 1963, Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) has provided information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a network of resources to support individuals with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals. Read more ›

Warning Signs of a Mental Health Condition

Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn’t always easy. There’s no easy test that can let someone know if there is mental illness or if actions and thoughts might be typical behaviors of a person or the result of a physical illness.

Each illness has its own symptoms, but common signs of mental illness in adults and adolescents can include the following… Read more ›

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens [downloadable]

Does your child go through extreme changes in mood and behavior? Does your child get much more excited or much more irritable than other kids? Do you notice that your child goes through cycles of extreme highs and lows more often than other children? Do these mood changes affect how your child acts at school or at home? Read more ›

Recognizing Adolescent Depression

It’s not unusual for young people to experience “the blues” or feel “down in the dumps” occasionally. Adolescence is always an unsettling time, with the many physical, emotional, psychological and social changes that accompany this stage of life.

Unrealistic academic, social, or family expectations can create a strong sense of rejection and can lead to deep disappointment. When things go wrong at school or at home, teens often overreact. Many young people feel that life is not fair or that things “never go their way.” They feel “stressed out” and confused. To make matters worse, teens are bombarded by conflicting messages from parents, friends and society. Read more ›

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Know the Warning Signs of a Mental Health Condition [video]

Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn’t always easy. There’s no easy test that can let someone know if there is mental illness or if actions and thoughts might be typical behaviors of a person or the result of a physical illness.

Watch this video to learn the common signs of mental illness… Read more ›

Suicide Prevention Resource Center [web resource]

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) provides technical assistance, training, and materials to increase the knowledge and expertise of suicide prevention practitioners and other professionals serving people at risk for suicide; however, many resources on the site may be of interest to the general public. Read more ›

Bullying in the U.S. – Rates, Tips and Resources

Bullying can come in various forms, and we need the tools to deal with each. No one should be left to feel alone, hurt or ashamed due to harmful behavior. This article provided on the U.S. Insurance Agents website supplies definitions, statistics, and helpful resources for stopping and preventing bullying.

See the  online resource to learn more about the following topics… Read more ›

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Depression and Anxiety Resource: beyondblue [web resource]

beyondblueEstablished in October 2000, Australia-based mental health website beyondblue initially focused on raising awareness of depression and reducing the associated stigma. 

Their mission has evolved to equipping everyone in Australia with the knowledge and skills to protect their own mental health, giving people the confidence to support those around them, and making anxietydepression and suicide part of everyday conversations. Read more ›

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