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General Sites with Information on Mental Health Topics

Virtual pamphlet collection http://www.dr-bob.org/vpc/virtulets.html

The Virtual Pamphlet Collection  is a sample of  pamphlets  from many different universities,  on various mental health  topics that may be of interest to university students.   Note that some information may be specific to the university that produced a particular brochure.  Brochures  categories are:

Alcohol and Substance Use;  Anger;  Anxiety;  Assertiveness;  Attention-Deficit Disorder;  Career Issues;  Computers and the Internet;  Counseling;  Cultural Issues;  Depression and Suicide;  Disabilities;  Eating Disorders;  Family and Childhood Issues;  General; Grief;  Impulse Control;  Medication;  Relationships;  Sexual Assault;  Sexual Harassment;  Sexual Orientation;  Sleep;  Stress;  Study Skills;  Test-Taking;  Time Management;  Traumatic Events;  Veterans;  Wellness;  Writing and  For Concerned Others

Helpguide.org http://www.helpguide.org/index.htm

This website provides user-friendly educational materials and resources to help people improve their emotional well-being; and make more informed health decisions. Topics covered include:

Mental Health;    Abuse;    Addictions ; ADD / ADHD; Anxiety;  Bipolar Disorder; Depression ; Eating Disorders; Grief & Loss;  PTSD & Trauma; Schizophrenia; Stress; Suicide Prevention ; Healthy Lifestyles;  Eating Well;  Weight Loss ;  Sleep ; Emotional Health; Relationships;  Brain & Body Fitness;  Learning Disabilities; Autism; Work & Career;  Children & Family; Parenting; Breakup & Divorce; Aging Well; Alzheimer's Disease ; Caregiving

Mindtools http://www.mindtools.com                                            

MindTools.com teaches  leadership, team management, problem-solving, personal productivity and team-working skills  needed  for a successful career, many of which are the same skills needed for success at university. This website has a section called The Toolkit which has articles on many topics. Access to some articles in the Toolkit requires a paid membership but many articles are free.   Of particular interest to students are the following:


Learning and Study Skills    
Areas covered include: Note-taking; reading and memory.

Time Management Tools     
Areas covered include:  Prioritization; Goal Setting; Scheduling; Time Management Challenges; Concentration and Focus; Self-Motivation and Procrastination.

Stress Management Techniques   
Topics include: Action-Based Strategies; Perception-Based Strategies; Coping Strategies; Managing Performance Stress; Relaxation and Sleep; Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem; Anger Management; Burnout

Other areas of interest in the Toolkit include:
Decision Making; Communication Skills and Career Skills

Ulifeline http://www.ulifeline.org

ULifeline is an anonymous, confidential, online resource center, where college students can be comfortable searching for the information they need and want regarding emotional health. 

This website gives facts about common emotional health issues, warning signs of problems and ways to take control and feel better.  It covers topics such as Depression; Bipolar Disorder; Suicide; Eating Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Stress; Alcohol & Drugs; Cutting; Emotional Health and Schizophrenia.   The website also has personal stories from students who are dealing with issues that affect them and has an “Ask the Expert” section where you can post questions. 

Mental Health Foundation http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/help-information

A UK based website that gives a lot of information on all types of mental health issues.  This site also has podcasts (see the third section of this guide).
Website pages include:

  • About Mental Health
    What is mental health and how can we live mentally healthier lives?
  • Mental Health A-Z 
    An alphabetized  guide to Mental Health problems, topical issues and treatment options. 
  • Mental Health Statistics
    Facts and figures around mental health.
  • Wellbeing Podcasts
  • Look After Your Mental Health
    Ten practical ways to take care of your mental health and wellbeing, to get the most from life.


 

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