Outreach and Educational Resources

Social Work License Map has compiled a comprehensive list of resources for anyone seeking information about and/or help for a range of mental health issues. This list spans diagnostic tools, research portals, government organizations, nonprofits, blogs, and phone hotlines devoted to addressing issues ranging from general mental illnesses and disorders such as autism, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and substance abuse, to the specific needs of diverse populations, including LGBTQ youth, minorities, women, and veterans. 

The Summit Wellness Group offers a comprehensive list of 61 resources for BIPOC seeking information about and/or help for a range of addiction and mental health issues.  It is no secret that the mental health of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color) is disproportionately affected compared to that of their white counterparts. According to Mental Health America, 17% of Black people and 23% of Native Americans live with a mental illness. People who identify as two or more races are more likely to report mental illness than any other racial or ethnic group. This is because, along with the internal struggles and trauma that many people face, BIPOC must also withstand racial injustices that intersect every facet of their lives. These hardships that fall on entire communities have detrimental effects on mental health and contribute to increased anxiety, depression, and stress.

Parenting is a stressful thing, and there are countless things to think about when you’re approaching the subject. You simply have to find the parenting style that works for you and your family without worrying about what others have to say.  Through a psychological perspective, Mominformed has explored the different types of parenting styles, the impact each parenting style has on children, and other factors that might affect how children will grow up emotionally and mentally. If you are interested in learning how your parenting can affect your children's mental health, check out the article below!  

Have you ever heard of art therapy?  Art therapy is considered a proven method of improving your mental and emotional health. For example, the act of making art can help uncover certain thoughts, feelings, and experiences that may be very difficult to process alone or through another means. In turn, this helps individuals be able to better address and process them with the guidance of a credentialed art therapist. In this featured article from Online Counseling Programs, learn more about art therapy,  what to expect in an art therapy session, how it works, the benefits, and questions to consider before seeking treatment.