Information about Behavioral Health

Information about the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) Wellness Initiative is here.

Brief, informative articles about popular behavioral health topics are here.

Below are links to information that will help you learn more about mental health and substance use:

Adults

• Healthy Mind, Happy Life: Understanding Health and Wellness (excellent brief introduction to mental health)
  
• Mental Health Services for Adults |  Servicios de Salud Mental Para Adultos
• General Information About Mental Illness |  Información en General Sobre La Salud Mental Adult
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) |  Trastornos de Estres Postraumatico 
• Schizophrenia |  Esquizofrenia 
• Mood Disorders in Adults: Depression and Bipolar Disorder |  Trastornos del Estada de Animo
• Anxiety Disorders in Adults |  Trastornos de Ansiedad en Los Adultos
• Mental Health: A Guide for Latinos and their Families/Salud Mental: Una Guía para Latinos y sus Familias
• Video: Mental Health: A Guide for Latinos and Their Families |  En Español

Children and Adolescents

• 10 Educational brochures about ADHD, bipolar disorder, teen depression, suicide and other topics are available here. | En Español
• How to Talk with Children after Trauma and Death English | Spanish
  

Suicide Awareness and Prevention

• Suicide Awareness and Prevention Resources in English | en Español
• After a Suicide: Answering Questions and Assisting Youth
• Community Response Letter in Light of Tragic Youth and Young Adult Deaths
• Letter to Youth
• Suicide and School Graduation Ceremonies
• School/Community Response to Suicide
• Students Returning to School After a Suicide
• Suicide Postvention Talking Points For Counselors
  
• Talk to your students about 13 Reasons Why
  

Alcohol and Other Drugs

• Fact sheets and brochures on alcohol-related topics are available in English | in Spanish.
  
• Booklets for parents and teens about drug abuse are available in English and Spanish here.