Mental Health Articles and Recovery Tips

Activity Cuts Risk of Depression in Children Students who increase their physical activity during their middle-school years have fewer symptoms of depression, according to a new study.

Coping with Children's Reactions to Disaster & Trauma Although children have many of the same reactions as adults do to trauma, they have different ways of expressing their reaction and need some special help to cope. The following are some suggestions for dealing with the child in crisis.

Coping with Disaster Mental Health America has developed the Coping With Disaster fact sheet series to help you and your loved ones cope during crisis and loss.

Depression and Men A detailed booklet that describes what you need to know about depression in men: how it looks, how it feels, getting help, and getting better. (2005).

Depression in women: Understanding the gender gap About twice as many women as men experience depression. Hormones, work overload and sexual abuse are among the factors that may increase a woman's risk of depression.

Depression: Supporting a family member or friend with depression Your support can benefit a family member or friend dealing with depression. You can help him or her get professional care, develop good self-care habits and monitor symptoms.

Eleven Questions to Ask Before Hospitalizing Your Child Hospitalization in a psychiatric facility is one of a range of available treatment options when a child or adolescent is mentally ill.

How Adults Can Help Children and Youth Through Difficult Times Specific tips on how to help

How to Keep the 'Happy' in "Happy Holidays" Tips to help with stress during the holiday season

Out of Luck and Behind Bars The Unnecessary Incarceration of Children and Youth Who are Awaiting Community Mental Health Treatment and Supports

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) About the symptoms and treatment of PTSD

Recovery Tips These tips are designed to help you find hope, understand, learn about and deal with mental health issues everyday.

Senior Fraud Alert Brochure about protecting yourself from fraud and theft

Stress Reactions: When to Get Help Some reactions are normal and others indicate trouble ahead. If you or someone in your family find prolonged signs of the following behaviors, it may be time to seek assistance.

Take Care of Yourself During Times of Crisis and Trauma During times of crisis and tragedy, it is important to remember to take care of yourself and those close to you. The most immediate concern for most people right now is for safety. The following guidelines may be helpful.

What's a Parent to do? NAMI Releases Task Force Report On Children & Psychiatric Medications

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