Mental Health
Introduction
According to the CDC, “mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.” Taking care of one’s mental health is important throughout one’s life, and mental health needs and considerations might change over time depending on coping abilities, demands, and resources available in a person’s life.
This guide hopes to offer a starting point for learning more about mental health and wellbeing. The resources provided include local groups and national organizations, as well as media that address mental wellness topics.
Indiana University Libraries have also created related guides with additional resources. These guides can be found below:
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- Mental Health & Wellbeing Awareness and DVD Resources
- Mental Health & Wellness Books Recommended by CAPS
There are resources available for immediate help. Below are some mental health crisis helplines:
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (text, call, or chat): 988, or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+) Helpline (call): 1-866-488-7386, or text START to 678-678
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Helpline (call): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Helpline (call): 1-888-375-7767
- Love is Respect (relationship violence) Helpline (call): 1-866-331-9474, or text LOVEIS to 22522
For a brief introduction to what mental health is, please watch the video below:
What is mental health? (NYU School of Global Public Health)
Organizations & Resources
- IU Counseling Center (CAPS)Stressing out over your studies? Just need someone to talk to? Our trained, professional staff will give you the confidential support you need. It doesn’t matter whether you’re having a serious mental health crisis or you just want to discuss a problem with someone—we’re here for you. And we know that mental health treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. We’ll customize your care to your situation.
- IU Psychology and Brain Sciences ClinicThe CBT Research and Training Clinic is committed to providing the best low-cost mental health care services available to adults living in the Bloomington area, including faculty, staff, and students at Indiana University. To accomplish this goal, we use empirically supported assessments and interventions, which are practices and strategies that are supported by research-based medical and scientific evidence. All of our services are informed by scientific research.
- Allow Mental HealthAllow Mental Health’s main goal is to raise awareness for the common mental illnesses. We strive to raise awareness on IU's campus so that more people are aware about what mental illness really entails. Together, we can end the stigma.
- We are SAATHWE ARE SAATH at IU is dedicated to increasing access to mental health resources for the South Asian community through activism, education, and storytelling. Everyday, we hear stories of the stigma around mental health in the South Asian community, and the members of our community pay the price. South Asian Americans have some of the lowest rates of utilizing mental health services, according to the Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum. The more we mobilize around mental health, the more we educate our community, and the more voices we amplify, the more lives we can save.
- Balance at KelleyBalance at Kelley is an organization dedicated to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health through raising awareness, supplementing education, providing campus-wide resources, and simply starting the conversation. We hope to shed light on the presence of depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health conditions within the Kelley School of Business through events, social media, and collaboration with other organizations on campus. Our members will have the opportunity to engage with other students in a stigma-free environment where mental health can be openly discussed and free from judgement.
- You See MeA motivational group the empowers and embraces women of color. We want to cover pressing issues that women of color face in today's society. We also want to bring mental health awareness. We want all women to feel safe to express themselves in our org!
- Culture of CareCulture of Care is a campus wide, student-led and staff-supported initiative focused on creating a campus culture in which members of the Indiana University Bloomington community demonstrate “care” for one another. Through bystander intervention, the Culture of Care initiative empowers students to support their peers. The Culture of Care initiative promotes helping one another, behavioral change, and raising awareness in four core areas: sexual well-being, mental health, alcohol & drug awareness, and respect.
- NAMI-IU Campus ClubNAMI recognizes that the key concepts of recovery, resiliency and support are essential to improving the wellness and quality of life of all persons affected by mental illness. Mental illnesses should not be an obstacle to a full and meaningful life for persons who live with them. NAMI will advocate at all levels to ensure that all persons affected by mental illness receive the services they need and deserve, in a timely fashion. NAMI-IU Campus Club will strive to: provide or enhance support and counseling services on campus; educate students, faculty, administrators, and other members of the campus community about mental illness; serve as an information and resource collection and dissemination center; advocate administrators to improve mental health care services on campus and promote education about mental illness among students; and solicit and receive funds in support of all of the above.
- U Bring Change to MindU Bring Change to Mind’s goal at Indiana University is to eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness by focusing on fun awareness and inclusion activities for students. This organization works in tandem with the national organization, Bring Change to Mind, and its College Toolbox Project, an intervention and assessment research project whose goal is to develop a systematic, scientifically-tested program to be distributed to colleges and universities throughout the country. By emphasizing “connectedness” and social support, we can change attitudes, lower levels of stigma, eliminate barriers to mental healthcare, and improve lives.
- MCPL Teen Wellness ResourcesResource guide created by the Monroe County Public Library for youth in crisis.
- Indiana 2-1-1For Hoosiers in need of help accessing local resources in Monroe County, Indiana 2-1-1 has a team of Community Navigators available to provide expert referrals to services in our community. 2-1-1 Community Navigators are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist residents seeking a variety of resources such as food and clothing, mental health and addiction services, healthcare, housing and utility assistance, education and employment, parenting support, tax assistance, and more.
- Centerstone Community Mental Health CenterCenterstone is the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of community-based behavioral healthcare, offering a full range of mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and educational services in Indiana and Tennessee. Centerstone’s services go beyond diagnosis and treatment, and include helping individuals rebound from adversity, build on their strengths and achieve their life goals. The organization seeks to identify new treatments and even eliminate mental illness by participating in groundbreaking research studies with leading universities across the nation.
- Center for Human Growth Counseling ClinicThe Center for Human Growth Counseling Clinic provides support for mild to moderate mental health issues. Our caring staff and graduate students training to be counselors are here to listen and support you. As a client, you’ll receive support from our student counselors, supervised by a licensed faculty member. Multilingual services are also available in English, Mandarin and Spanish.
- The Jed Foundation Mental Health Resource CenterJED’s Mental Health Resource Center helps you manage your emotional health, cope with challenges, and support the people in your life.
- The Trevor Project Resource CenterResource center for The Trevor Project. The Trevor Project's mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ young people.
- NAMI Mental Health EducationThe National Alliance on Mental Health provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. Across the country, thousands of trained NAMI volunteers bring peer-led programs to a wide variety of community settings, from churches to schools to NAMI Affiliates. With the unique understanding of people with lived experience, these programs and support groups provide outstanding free education, skills training and support.
- Mental Health First Aid ResourcesMental Health First Aid is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use problem, there are several resources available to find out more information or get connected with help. Check out some of our mental health resources.
- Mental Health AmericaMental Health America (MHA)'s work is driven by its commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need them; with recovery as the goal.
- American Foundation for Suicide PreventionThe American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss.
- Suicide Prevention Resource CenterSPRC advances suicide prevention infrastructure and capacity building through: consultation, training, and resources to enhance suicide prevention efforts in states, Native settings, colleges and universities, health systems and other settings, and organizations that serve populations at risk for suicide; staffing, administrative, and logistical support to the Secretariat of the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance), the public-private partnership dedicated to advancing the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention; and support for Zero Suicide, an initiative based on the foundational belief that suicide deaths for individuals under care within health and behavioral health systems are preventable. The initiative provides information, resources, and tools for safer suicide care.
- National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Learning CenterNEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. Whether you have been personally affected by an eating disorder or care about someone who has, NEDA's programs and services are designed to help you find the help and support you need. Recovery is possible and we’re here to support you!
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)SAMHSA’s mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)The mission of NIMH is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
- Brain and Behavior Research FoundationThe Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research. Information regarding mental illnesses and disorders can be found on their research page.
- National Council for Mental WellbeingWe are fighting for a stronger, better-funded, more integrated approach to mental health and substance use care by advocating for life-saving legislation, strengthening the substance use and mental health safety-net system, investing in provider capacity and increasing
mental health literacy. - Center for Disease Control Tools and ResourcesFree and confidential resources from the CDC that can help you or a loved one connect with a skilled, trained mental health professional.
Mental Health Media
The Happiness Lab
You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale -- the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history -- Laurie will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness.
The Trauma TherapistThe Trauma Therapist | Podcast is a podcast about the human spirit. Join Guy Macpherson, PhD at thetraumatherapistproject.com as he interviews thought-leaders in the fields of trauma, mindfulness, addiction and yoga and we learn about the journeys of these passionate mental health therapists who dedicate their lives to helping those who've been impacted by trauma.
Therapy for Black GirlsThe Therapy for Black Girls podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.Not Another Anxiety Show
A podcast for all: from the always anxious to the occasionally overwhelmed to the painfully panicked. Join your host Kelli Walker – registered nurse, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and former agoraphobe – on an anxiety adventure. Learn what anxiety really is, why the best of us can get caught in its web, and how to move past its sticky grip. Casual conversations with Kelli and other experts will include more than reciting daily affirmations or following "five simple steps" to overcome anxiety. Instead, you'll get practical tips, resources, and guidance while gaining a down-to-earth and deeper understanding of what it means to be human – an easily overlooked part of truly moving past anxiety. No experience in deep breathing, chakra alignment, or pescetarianism required. Listen in for a good laugh and start feeling a little more human today.The OCD Stories
Welcome to The OCD Stories, hosted by Stuart Ralph. The podcast has been heard over 4million times globally. Check out your first episode from our existing hundreds of episodes featuring experts, and people experiencing symptoms just like you today. If you do, you may just feel understood, heard and possibly help you identify your next step in your own personal journey to healing.Unlocking Us
I’ve spent over 20 years studying the emotions and experiences that bring meaning and purpose to our lives, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s this: We are hardwired for connection, and connecting requires courage, vulnerability, and conversation. I want this to be a podcast that’s real, unpolished, honest, and reflects both the magic and the messiness of what it means to be human. Episodes will include conversations with the people who are teaching me, challenging me, confusing me, or maybe even ticking me off a little. I'll also have direct conversations with you about what I’m learning from new research, and we'll do some episodes dedicated to answering your questions. We don’t have to do life alone. We were never meant to.Latinx Therapy
Break the stigma of mental health as it relates to the Latinx community. Learn self-help techniques, how to support ourselves or those around us that struggle with mental illnesses and create cultural competency for other providers working with the Latinx population.
Between SessionsTwo brown chicks changing the face of therapy on both sides of the couch.
Celeste the TherapistCeleste the Therapist is a weekly conversation with Celeste Viciere, a licensed mental health clinician, and a guest who is doing things to empower the lives of others. The goal is to help you shift the way you think. Many times, we get stuck in a negative cycle and struggle with getting out. Celeste wants to help people have hope and not give up on themselves and their future. Twice a month, Celeste and executive coach Jeff Grey answer your questions about relationships.Naming It
Naming It features Bay Area Psychologists, Dr. Bedford Palmer & Dr. LaMisha Hill, who explore the intersections of Social Justice, Psychology, & Blackness. They introduce aspects of counseling psychology that are not commonly thought of, and engage listeners in a conversation about pop-culture and current events in a way that delves deeper, and focuses on how it all impacts on our lives. The Mission of Naming It is to call out the elephant in the room, and to call in the voices of social justice that are normally muted.
MannMukti: Mental Health PodcastMannMukti.org is a one-stop resource for South Asians to learn about and address mental health concerns with each other. MannMukti translates to “mental liberation" in Hindi. Our mission is to encourage healthy, open dialogue of mental health issues in an effort to remove stigma, improve awareness and promote self-care.The Mindful Muslim Podcast
The Mindful Muslim is an Inspirited Minds podcast that hosts raw, open, and honest conversations on various topics within the sphere of mental health, psychology, Islam and spirituality.The Bodyful Black Girl Podcast
The Bodyful Black Girl™ Podcast is a bi-weekly conversation with Jennifer Sterling, a Registered Dance/Movement Psychotherapist and Holistic Nutritionist in New York City. She discusses all things body, movement, and mental health in a effort to support black women living with depression feel more vital, well, and whole.
The Happy PlaceWelcome to The Happy Place, a podcast that will lift your spirits. Join your host Ben Pechey as they guide you through some of the tricky aspects of being human. By no means an expert, Ben uses their life experiences to bring you an uplifting series. This podcast will help you keep motivated, boost your mood, make day to day life a little less of a burden and help you to find your happy place.PsychCrunch
PsychCrunch is the podcast from the British Psychological Society's Research Digest. Each episode we explore whether the findings from psychological science can make a difference in real life. Just how should we live, according to psychology? We speak to psychologists about their research and whether they apply what they've discovered in their own lives.
Hidden BrainShankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.
Hope Starts with UsOn this podcast, Daniel H. Gillison Jr., CEO of NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness), brings important mental health topics to light, one conversation at a time. Hope starts with us sharing our stories. Hope starts with us breaking the stigma. Hope starts with us sharing resources and practical advice. If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health condition and are looking for hope, this podcast is for you.
Still ProcessingWesley Morris and J Wortham are working it out in this weekly show about culture in the broadest sense. That means television, film, books, music — but also the culture of work, dating, the internet and how those all fit together.
Emotional Health, from Science to Whole Being by ISBN: 9781527568181Publication Date: 2021-04-09This work develops the concept of "emotional health" as the presence of a bio-psycho-socio-cultural balance. Modern lives contain constant social, political and economic challenges, as well as ecological emergencies. All of these can be causes of stress, leading to poor health and mental illness. This book serves to build the bridge between medical treatments with alternative and complementary medicine, as well as therapies, in order to highlight a bio-psycho-socio-cultural approach which can help us to find new solutions to these health problems. This book introduces the concept of planetary health, develops the concept of "bio-psycho-socio-cultural balance", and defines the concepts which make up this balance.
Nature Rx by ISBN: 9781501715280Publication Date: 2019-05-15The Nature Rx movement is changing campus life. Offering alternative ways to deal with the stress that students are under, these programs are redefining how to provide students with the best possible environment in which to be healthy, productive members of the academic community. In Nature Rx, Donald A. Rakow and Gregory T. Eells summarize the value of nature prescription programs designed to encourage college students to spend time in nature and to develop a greater appreciation for the natural world. Because these programs are relatively new, there are many lessons for practitioners to learn; but clinical studies demonstrate that students who regularly spend time in nature have reduced stress and anxiety levels and improved mood and outlook. In addition to the latest research, the authors present a step-by-step formula for constructing, sustaining, and evaluating Nature Rx programs, and they profile four such programs at American colleges. The practical guidance in Nature Rx alongside the authors' vigorous argument for the benefits of these programs for both students and institutions places Rakow and Eells at the forefront of this burgeoning movement.
Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College Classroom by ISBN: 9781952271816Publication Date: 2023-04-01Mental health challenges on college campuses were a huge problem before COVID-19, and now they are even more pronounced. But while much has been written about higher education's mental health crisis, very little research focuses on the role played by those on campus whose influence on student well-being may well be greatest: teachers. Drawing from interviews with students and the scholarship of teaching and learning, this book helps correct the oversight, examining how faculty can--instead of adding to their own significant workloads or duplicating counselors' efforts--combat student stress through adjustments to the work they already do as teachers. Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College Classroom provides practical tips that reduce unnecessary discouragement. It demonstrates how small improvements in teaching can have great impacts in the lives of students with mental health challenges, while simultaneously boosting learning for all students.
The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health by ISBN: 9781684034154Publication Date: 2020-05-01An unapologetic exploration of the Black mental health crisis--and a comprehensive road map to getting the care you deserve in an unequal system. We can't deny it any longer: there is a Black mental health crisis in our world today. Black people die at disproportionately high rates due to chronic illness, suffer from poverty, under-education, and the effects of racism. This book is an exploration of Black mental health in today's world, the forces that have undermined mental health progress for African Americans, and what needs to happen for African Americans to heal psychological distress, find community, and undo years of stigma and marginalization in order to access effective mental health care. In The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, psychologist and African American mental health expert Rheeda Walker offers important information on the mental health crisis in the Black community, how to combat stigma, spot potential mental illness, how to practice emotional wellness, and how to get the best care possible in system steeped in racial bias. This breakthrough book will help you: Recognize mental and emotional health problems Understand the myriad ways in which these problems impact overall health and quality of life and relationships Develop psychological tools to neutralize ongoing stressors and live more fully Navigate a mental health care system that is unequal It's past time to take Black mental health seriously. Whether you suffer yourself, have a loved one who needs help, or are a mental health professional working with the Black community, this book is an essential and much-needed resource.
Social (in)Justice and Mental Health by ISBN: 9781615373765Publication Date: 2020-12-09Social justice entails equal access to liberties, rights, and opportunities, as well as care for the least advantaged members of society. The paradigm-shifting new book Social (In)Justice and Mental Health addresses the ways in which society's failure to deliver on that humane ideal harms people with mental illness. The editors, at the forefront of the effort to make psychiatry responsive to critiques of institutional racism, argue that in the United States, a perfect storm of unfair and unjust policies and practices, bolstered by deep-seated beliefs about the inferiority of some groups, has led to a small number of people having tremendous advantages, freedoms, and opportunities, while a growing number are denied those liberties and rights. Mental health clinicians bear a special responsibility to be aware of these structural inequities, to question their own biases, to intervene on behalf of patients and their families, and to advocate for mental health equity. To that end, the book provides a framework for thinking about why these inequities exist and persist and provides clinicians with a road map to address these inequalities as they relate to racism, the criminal justice system, and other systems and diagnoses. The book is hands-on, with topics mental health clinicians will find timely and relevant.
Take Care of Your Self by ISBN: 9781942173182Publication Date: 2020-12-01Take care of yourself. How many times a week do we hear or say these words? If we all took the time to care for ourselves, how much stronger will we be? More importantly how much stronger will our communities be? In Take Care of Your Self, Iraqi artist and curator Sundus Abdul Hadi turns a critical and inventive eye on the notion of self-care, rejecting the idea that self-care means buying stuff and recasting it as a collective practice rooted in the liberation struggles of the oppressed. Throughout, Abdul Hadi explores the role of art in fostering healing for those affected by racism, war, and displacement, weaving in the artwork of twenty-seven artists of color from diverse backgrounds to identify the points where these struggles intersect. In centering the voices of those often relegated to the margins of the art world and emphasizing the imperative to create safe spaces for artists of color to explore their complicated reactions to oppression, Abdul Hadi casts self-care as a political act rooted in the impulse toward self-determination, empowerment, and healing that animates the work of artists of color across the world.
Homelessness and Mental Health by ISBN: 9780198842668Publication Date: 2022-03-24Whilst the number of people currently experiencing homelessness cannot be precisely estimated due to varying definitions across countries and cultures, the link between homelessness and mental health disorders is undeniable. Both are strongly affected by social and economic determinants such as poverty, migration, unemployment, access to healthcare, and urbanization and, as a result, providing optimal care in the community requires understanding of the culturalcontext. Part of the Oxford Cultural Psychiatry series, this unique resource provides an overview of the connection between homelessness and mental health around the globe. Over 27chapters it offers up-to-date research and policy evidence with an emphasis on developing models of social care and rehabilitation at a local level that enable easy access to mental health services. Written and edited by experts drawn from different cultural and geographical perspectives, this unique resource covers key topics such as COVID-19, dental issues, and chronic pain, the experiences of specific vulnerable groups, as well as case studies from specific countries.
Healing by ISBN: 9780593298046Publication Date: 2022-02-22As director of the National Institute of Mental Health, Dr. Thomas Insel was giving a presentation when the father of a boy with schizophrenia yelled from the back of the room, "Our house is on fire and you're telling me about the chemistry of the paint! What are you doing to put out the fire?" Dr. Insel knew in his heart that the answer was not nearly enough. The gargantuan American mental health industry was not healing millions who were desperately in need. He left his position atop the mental health research world to investigate all that was broken--and what a better path to mental health might look like. In the United States, we have treatments that work, but our system fails at every stage to deliver care well. Even before COVID, mental illness was claiming a life every eleven minutes by suicide. Quality of care varies widely, and much of the field lacks accountability. We focus on drug therapies for symptom reduction rather than on plans for long-term recovery. Care is often unaffordable and unavailable, particularly for those who need it most and are homeless or incarcerated. Where was the justice for the millions of Americans suffering from mental illness? Who was helping their families? But Dr. Insel also found that we do have approaches that work, both in the U.S. and globally. Mental illnesses are medical problems, but he discovers that the cures for the crisis are not just medical, but social. This path to healing, built upon what he calls the three Ps (people, place, and purpose), is more straightforward than we might imagine. Dr. Insel offers a comprehensive plan for our failing system and for families trying to discern the way forward. The fruit of a lifetime of expertise and a global quest for answers, Healing is a hopeful, actionable account and achievable vision for us all in this time of mental health crisis.
The Routledge International Handbook of Race, Ethnicity and Culture in Mental Health by ISBN: 9781138280007Publication Date: 2023-01-09This handbook presents a thorough examination of the intricate interplay of race, ethnicity, and culture in mental health - historical origins, subsequent transformations, and the discourses generated from past and present mental health and wellness practices. The text demonstrates how socio-cultural identities including race, gender, class, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and age intersect with clinical work in a range of settings. Case vignettes and recommendations for best practice help ground each in a clinical focus, guiding practitioners and educators to actively increase their understanding of non-Western and indigenous healing techniques, as well as their awareness of contemporary mental health theories as a product of Western culture with a particular historical and cultural perspective. The international contributors also discuss ways in which global mental health practices transcend racial, cultural, ethnic, linguistic, and political boundaries. The Routledge International Handbook of Race, Culture and Mental Health is an essential resource for students, researchers, and professionals alike as it addresses the complexity of mental health issues from a critical, global perspective.
The Cambridge Handbook of Stigma and Mental Health by ISBN: 9781108843904Publication Date: 2022-08-11The persistence of stigma of mental illness and seeking therapy perpetuates suffering and keeps people from getting the help they need and deserve. This volume, analysing the most up-to-date research on this process and ways to intervene, is designed to give those who are working to overcome stigma a strong, research-based foundation for their work. Chapters address stigma reduction efforts at the individual, community, and national levels, and discuss what works and what doesn't. Others explore how holding different stigmatized identities compounds the burden of stigma and suggest ways to attend to these differences. Throughout, there is a focus on the current state of the research knowledge in the field, its applications, and recommendations for future research. The Handbook provides a compelling case for the benefits reaped from current research and intervention, and shows why continued work is needed.
Mental Health and Wellbeing by ISBN: 9781137610225Publication Date: 2019-10-16Mental Health and Wellbeing is a timely new book that explores these increasingly important subjects from an intercultural perspective. This is essential reading for anyone studying or working in mental health at this time of unprecedented levels of human migration and when mutual understanding of diverse cultural perspectives is of vital importance.
Decolonizing Mental Health by Decolonizing Mental Health dismantles the racism that underscores the mental healthcare industry. By focusing its gaze on the transformative work of therapists and individuals of color, it calls for a redressal of the ways in which we define psychiatric illness and health.
Facing Suicide by Facing Suicide combines the poignant personal stories of people impacted by suicide with profiles of scientists at the forefront of research to reveal new insights into one of America's most pressing mental health crises. Shining a light on this difficult topic can destigmatize suicide while revealing that there is help as well as hope for those at risk and their loved ones.
Mysteries of Mental Illness, Episode 2: Who's Normal? by Trace efforts to develop guidelines for diagnosing mental illness rooted in empirical science rather than dogma. Explore how science and societal factors are deeply entwined with shifting definitions of mental health and mental illness.- Mysteries of Mental Illness, Episode 4: New Frontiers by Explore today's most cutting-edge treatments, based on the latest understanding of mental illness, through profiles of patients undergoing deep brain stimulation surgery, infusions of ketamine and modern electro-convulsive therapy.
Resiliency
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), resiliency is defined as “the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands.” The APA acknowledges that there are different factors that contribute to how well a person manages adversity, such as the social resources that are accessible to them, among others. They also note that “psychological research demonstrates that the resources and skills associated with more positive adaptation (i.e., greater resilience) can be cultivated and practiced.”
Below are some resources on resiliency:
- Coping with Stress (Center for Disease Control)
- Wellness Collection Guide (University of Connecticut)
- Coping Skills Guide (Lakeland Community College)
- Resiliency Guide (Lakeland Community College)
For a brief introduction to resiliency, please watch the video below:
What is mental health. (Australian Department of Health and Aged Care)