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General Mental Health

ULifeline
ULifeline is an anonymous, confidential, online resource center, where college students can be comfortable searching for the information they need and want regarding mental health and suicide prevention. Resources include counseling center contact information for over 1,500 college campuses and a confidential online self-evaluator tool.
Half of Us
Based on the finding that half of all college students reported feeling so depressed that they couldn't function, this website by mtvU and The Jed Foundation shows video stories of students and high-profile artists in order to increase awareness about mental health issues on campus and connects students to the appropriate resources to get help.
Mental Health America
Good mental health is fundamental to the health and well-being of every person and of the nation as a whole.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
The largest scientific organization in the world dedicated to research focused on the understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the promotion of mental health.
Minding Your Mind Foundation
The Minding Your Mind Foundation leads initiatives that reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues among adolescents in middle school, high school and college. The organization's outreach programs enlighten students, families and educators about the warning signs of mental health issues that are so often masked by adolescent behavior.
A "Bully" Discussion Guide and Action Kit for Parents
Created in collaboration with the makers of the 2012 documentary, "Bully," this guide serves as a tool to help parents begin a discussion with their children about the consequences of bullying.
Helping or Hovering? The Effects of Helicopter Parenting on College Students' Well-Being
Parental involvement is related to many positive child outcomes, but if not developmentally appropriate, it can be associated with higher levels of child anxiety and depression.
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Drugs and Alcohol

Alcoholics Anonymous
Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Narcotics Anonymous
An international community-based association of recovering drug addicts.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. (800) 662-HELP (4357)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The government's National Mental Health Information Center, providing information about mental health via a toll-free telephone number (800-789-2647), this website, and more than 600 publications.
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Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders Association
Dedicated to providing education, resources and support to those affected by eating disorders.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Assists individuals and their families to find resources and provide referrals to professionals. (847) 831-3438
Overeaters Anonymous
Fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating.
Eating for Life Alliance
An organization that ensure colleges have access to educational resources for the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.
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Specific Mental Health Conditions

Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders and to improving the lives of all people who suffer from them.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
DBSA offers information on depression and bipolar disorder as well as listings to patient support groups across the USA. (800) 826-3632
Self Abuse Finally Ends (SAFE)
A nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior. (800) DONT CUT(366-8288)
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Mental Health Advocacy and Support Groups

Active Minds
Active Minds is the nation's only peer-to-peer organization dedicated to raising awareness about mental health among college students. The organization serves as the young adult voice in mental health advocacy on over one hundred college campuses nationwi
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The nation's largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. (866) 615-6464
BACCHUS
An organization with nearly 1,000 campus-based affiliates that actively promote student, campus and community-wide leadership on healthy and safe lifestyle decisions through peer-to-peer education.
American Psychiatric Foundation
The American Psychiatric Foundation promote awareness of mental illnesses and the effectiveness of treatment, the importance of early intervention, access to care and the need for high quality services and treatment through a combination of grants, programs, research funding and awards.
A "Bully" Discussion Guide and Action Kit for Parents
Created in collaboration with the makers of the 2012 documentary, "Bully," this guide serves as a tool to help parents begin a discussion with their children about the consequences of bullying.
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Suicide Prevention

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
A 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. (800) 273-TALK (8255)
The Trevor Project
A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for gay and questioning youth. (866) 4-U-TREVOR (488-7386)
Suicide Prevention Action Network
Dedicated to preventing suicide through public education and awareness, community action and federal, state and local grassroots advocacy.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those impacted by suicide.
The Jason Foundation
Dedicated to the prevention of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs to equip young people, educators / youth workers and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth.
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  • Eating Disorders
  • Specific Mental Health Conditions
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