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The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information. Please also check the additional links provided for physical health for a more comprehensive understanding of your overall well-being. The following is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the content of the sites.
Associations & Institutes
Suicide Awareness and Hotlines
Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Addiction and Recovery
Eating Disorders
Personality Disorders
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
Developmental Disorders
Diagnosis
Medication
Community Senior Advocation and Care
- American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- American Counseling Association
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Psychological Association
- American Psychological Society
- National Institute of Mental Health
- National Mental Health Association
- National Eating Disorders Association
- National Women’s Health Resource Center
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
- Give an Hour— for veterans and their families
- DrugWatch.com provides up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications, including details about associated side effects.
According to the CDC, 20% of people age 55+ experience some type of mental health concern. Many assisted living facilities offer structured social and therapeutic recreational programs that help seniors socialize and stay active, which is crucial in managing many mental health issues.
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Caring.com is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. We have been featured by AARP, The Administration for Community Living, The National Legal Resource Center, and Forbes, as well as referenced by many governmental agencies and organizations across the Internet.
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Our guide covers mental health conditions that are prevalent among seniors and discusses options seniors have for supportive housing and care. You can view it here: https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/options-for-seniors-with-mental-health-conditions/