Self Help & Resources
Depression
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National Institute of Mental Health
- This web site offers information from NIMH about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of depression. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, fact sheets, and other educational materials.
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ULifeline
- A comprehensive student resource for access to mental health information, including Harvard Medical School's mental health and drug information library and Duke University's Diagnostic Psychiatry Screening Program.
Eating Disorders
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Eating Disorder Guide
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Online Eating Disorder Screening
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National Eating Disorders Association
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Mirror Mirror
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MentorCONNECT
Problem Gambling
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Go Ask Alice
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National Council on Problem Gambling
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Gambler's Anonymous
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Basis Online
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Arizona Council on Problem Gambling, Inc.
Relaxation
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Relaxation Preparation for Studying or Test-taking
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Abbreviated Muscle Relaxation
Unhealthy Relationships
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Dangerous Relationships Presentation
Alcohol/Drug Help
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Eating Disorders
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Online Relaxation Exercises
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Alcoholic Anonymous
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Narcotics Anonymous
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Adult Children of Alcoholics
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ncadi.samhsa.gov
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Horizon Health
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CCVillagePamplets
- A compilation of College/University Counseling Center articles on a variety of topics including relationships, loss, and stress management. Check it out!
HeartMath®
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HeartMath® Overview
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HeartMath
- For more information: Tom McDermott, NCC, LMHC, Certified HearthMath® Practitioner Director of Counseling Services- Niagara University, NY 14109 (716) 286-8536
QPR
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer – 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help.
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QPR
- You can be trained as a QPR Gatekeeper! As a QPR-trained Gatekeeper you will learn to: recognize the warning signs of suicide, know how to offer hope, know how to get help and save a life.
For more information about QPR Gatekeeper training, please contact Dr. Bernadette Peters or Monica Romeo in Niagara University Counseling Services @ 716-286-8536. This training is open to NU students, faculty, staff and community for a nominal cost.
General Links
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ULifeline
- A comprehensive student resource for access to mental health information, including Harvard Medical School's mental health and drug information library and Duke University's Diagnostic Psychiatry Screening Program.
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Go Ask Alice!
- ColumbiaUniversity's Health Education Program answers your questions about various mental health topics
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Psych Central
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Dr. Bob
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Mental Help
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Mental Health Matters
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List of readings