Mental Health

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You may be interested in these Pathfinder service categories related to Mental Health: Behavior Resources, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health Services, Support Groups. Click here to look up service definitions.

General Mental Health Information (Tennessee)

Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations
A statewide trade association representing primarily Community Mental Health Centers and community-owned corporations that have historically served the needs of the mentally ill and chemically dependent citizens of Tennessee regardless of their ability to pay.

Tennessee Mental Health Drop-In Centers
A drop-in center is a central place for consumer self-help, advocacy, education and socialization. See their website for a list of drop-in centers in Tennessee.

Tennessee Suicide & Crisis Hotlines
A Suicide Crisis Center with links to hotlines to contact across Tennessee.

Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network
An independent, non-partisan, voluntary group of individuals, organizations, and agencies (public and private) who promote community awareness of the signs of suicide and intervention strategies for the prevention of suicide.

General Mental Health Information (National)

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Assisting parents and families in understanding developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders affecting children and adolescents.

American Psychological Association Resources for the Public
Based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With more than 155,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide.

American Self-Help Source Book Online
This guide has been developed to to act as a starting point for exploring real-life support groups and networks available throughout the world and in a local community.

Center for Mental Health Services
A service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) is charged with leading the national system that delivers mental health services. The goal of this system is to provide the treatment and support services needed by adults with mental disorders and children with serious emotional problems.

DisabilityInfo.Gov
Provides information on health care programs and resources available throughout the federal government.

Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
A national parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families.

Healthline Mental Health Disorders Directory
Alphabetical listing of common mental health disorders.

Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, from the Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities

Mental Health: Cornerstone of Health
Mental health information related to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) research, programs, policies, and media campaigns. Highlights the latest research findings and policy efforts.

Mental Health Info Source
A comprehensive source of mental health education for health care professionals

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
NAMI is the nation's largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons affected by serious mental illness. It is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses.

National Association for the Dually Diagnosed
An association for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
For the Public provides information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials.

National Mental Health Association (NMHA)
Country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness through advocacy, education, research and service.

School Mental Health Project-UCLA
A gateway to resources for enhancing mental health in schools. Provides a listing of major agency websites, and e-journals that offer access to other information and support relevant to the topics of mental health in schools and addressing barriers to student learning.