For immediate assistance: Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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Resources & Links
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Mental Health America
Good mental health is fundamental to the health and well-being of every person and of the nation as a whole.
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Narcotics Anonymous
An international community-based association of recovering drug addicts.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
The nation’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families.
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National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
Assists individuals and their families to find resources and provide referrals to professionals.
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National Eating Disorders Association
Dedicated to providing education, resources and support to those affected by eating disorders.
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Son Battling Depression
A Sheffield Mom asks:
I have a son away at college and he is battling depression. We have noticed he is not eating and cannot sleep. Who do we contact to get him some help?
John S. Irvine, Director, Counseling and Student Development, New Mexico State University, answers:
Noticing changes in your child’s behavior is a healthy first step to finding them the help they need. Certainly the eating and sleep symptoms are cause for concern, as are other symptoms such as loss of interest and pleasure in activities and others. The primary concern about depression is suicide. While it may feel uncomfortable, it is really is important to ask about...
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