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Librarian's Picks: Mental Health.

'Quick picks' from librarians at the National Rehabilitation Information Center.

According to the American Psychological Association: "some 84 percent of Americans realize that good mental health plays an important role in their overall health and well-being, yet the same research shows that almost half of Americans don't know when it's appropriate to seek professional help."

In addition, the National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 22.1 percent of Americans over the age of 18 have a diagnosable mental disorder or disability. Psychological, behavioral, and psychiatric disabilities account for four of the ten leading causes of disability.

The organizations, agencies, and websites listed in this brochure can help you seek information, treatment, and support for you, a friend, or a family member.

For more resources, visit our Ready Reference page of Mental Health Resources or search the Knowledgebase. You may also download the brochure in PDF format at the bottom of this page. Disponible en español.

Information and Support

Prevention of Substance Abuse and Mental Illness
www.samhsa.gov/prevention
800/789-2647 (V)
866/889-2647 (TTY)
This center offers resources for people seeking mental health services, service providers, and policy makers. The site features a "services locator" to help users find services in their area. Publications and other resources are available to download. The Center sponsors an annual Mental Health Month, in addition to other activities.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
www.nami.org
800/950-NAMI (6264)
NAMI is a nonprofit support organization for people with mental illness and their families and friends. Volunteers at local affiliates and state organizations provide education, support, and advocacy in their communities. The website includes online communities, publications, and other resources. Registration is free and required for some areas of the site.

The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD)
www.thenadd.org
800/331-5362
NADD is a national organization designed to educate the professional community, support parents, and advocate for resources for people who have psychiatric disorders and mental retardation.NADD publishes a newsletter, offers online classes, video tapes, audio cassettes, and bibliographies, distributes brochures, sponsors regional and national conferences, and offers referral services.

American Psychological Association (APA)
www.apa.org
800/374-2721
The APA is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With more than 150,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide. The APA promotes psychology through supported research, publications, and public education. The website includes topic pages, publications for the general public, and member resources. They also have a consumer help website at helping.apa.org

Research

Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health
www.rtc.pdx.edu
503/725-4040
This center is dedicated to promoting effective services for families and their children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health disorders. The Center conducts research projects, publishes articles and other resources, and serves as a dissemination point for research in the field.

Center on Psychiatric Disability and Co-Occurring Medical Conditions
www.cmhsrp.uic.edu/health
312/355-1696
This center is a five-year program of research, training, technical assistance and dissemination activities designed to promote self-determination among people with psychiatric disabilities. The overarching premise of the Center's activities is that persons with psychiatric disabilities have the right to maximal independence, which grows out of making choices regarding the decisions that affect their lives.

National Institute of Mental Health
www.nimh.nih.gov
866/615-6464, 301/443-8431 (TTY)
The National Institute of Mental Health conducts research in mental health issues. Their information center provides resources on specific disorders, as well as general mental health. The website includes health information and information regarding current research.

Rehabilitation Research and Training Center for Children's Mental Health
rtckids.fmhi.usf.edu
813/974-4661
This center examines policies affecting children with emotional disturbances and their families in order to enhance the understanding of policy development, its implementation and effects. Building on previous investigations, the Center’s eight integrated field research projects focus on enhancing our understanding of policy development and implementation as it pertains to improving outcomes for children with emotional disturbances and their families.

For more online information on mental health:

Attach a File: 
mental health.pdf


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by Dr. Radut.