Online mental health resources

Below is a list of online mental health resources recommended by the counselors at A Peaceful Balance. Our Resources page is a portal with links to additional sites. 

 Apps and Tech Services

• Beacon 2.0: A portal to online applications (websites, mobile applications and internet support groups) for mental disorders reviewed and rated by health experts.
• Health Talk: Reflects the lived experience of mental health conditions, including research-based modules with hours of recording and analysis.
• Strength of Us: Online community inspiring young adults impacted by mental health issues to think positive and stay strong. It helps them achieve goals through peer support and resource sharing.

Mental Health Resource Institutes

• American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: This resource center includes videos, ways to get help, and advocacy campaigns.
• National Alliance on Mental Health:  Find resources for youth, including information on managing your mental health in college and making friends.
• National Institute of Mental Health: Provides easy-to read guides and brochures to help better understand a variety of mental health disorders.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: SAMHSA provides information on mental health services and treatment centers through a service locator.

Mental Health Medication Guides

• Head Meds: Gives young people focused information about the most common medicines prescribed for mental health conditions.
• Making Healthy Choices: Iinformation for youth in foster care about making decisions regarding their mental health and treatment options. Additionally, the site covers the use of psychotropic medications.