Mental health resources

National Aliance on Mental Illness, East Bay (NAMI)
Support, education and resources to families and those who have a loved one with mental illness.

Caring for your child’s mental health from afar, JED Foundation
Tips for parents who are concerned about their college student from a foundation devoted to young adult mental health.

Supporting Your Child Who Is Self-Harming (Young Minds in the UK)
Information for parents about how to recognize self-harming behaviors, as well as how to help your child.

Tips for Coping With Urges to Self-Harm (Mind in the UK)
Information on how to resist the urge to self-harm, both in the moment and long-term. Also has information for family and friends.

Misdiagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, by Tanvir Singh, MD and Muhammad Rajput, MD. Psychiatry, 2006 Oct; 3(10): 57–63.
Bipolar disorder can be a serious diagnosis and a challenge to identify. Researchers Tanvir Singh, MD and Muhammad Rajput, MD describe the challenges of diagnosis and how to think about them.

The Challenges of Bipolar Disorder in Young People, by Jane Brody. New York Times, July 5, 2021
It can be difficult to diagnose bipolar disorder in children, teens, and young adults, Jane Brody writes. At the same time, undiagnosed bipolar disorder can lead to serious problems later in life.

Surviving Anxiety, by Scott Stossel. The Atlantic, January/February 2014
Scott Stossel writes about his experience with anxiety.

How to Help a Child With Anxiety Disorder, by Perri Klass, MD. New York Times, October 1, 2018
Pediatrician Dr. Perri Klass writes about how anxiety in children can be easily overlooked. She also talks to experts about how to recognize and treat it.

Teen Depression, Mayo Clinic
Written for parents. Lists depression signs and symptoms and discuses when to seek professional support.

Post-College Depression, WebMD
The transition from college to the “adult” world can be rough. Lists symptoms and ways to cope.

988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline
24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources.

Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
Support for people of all ages and backgrounds during times of crisis or difficulty.