Educational Resources

Learning more about mental health can help reduce fear, confusion, and stigma. Understanding how emotional challenges develop and how they can be managed empowers individuals to take an active role in their care.

Educational resources may include:

• Information about common mental health conditions

• Guidance on coping strategies and emotional regulation

• Insights into trauma, stress, and the nervous system

• Tools for building resilience and self-awareness

Education is not about labeling or diagnosing yourself. It is about gaining clarity, perspective, and language for experiences that can be difficult to explain.

Mental Health Education & Learning Resources

The following organizations provide trusted, evidence-based information to help individuals and families better understand mental health conditions, treatment options, and recovery in an outpatient setting.

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
https://www.nimh.nih.gov
Research-based information on mental health conditions, treatments, and ongoing studies.

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
https://www.nami.org
Educational programs, support resources, and advocacy for individuals and families.

• Mental Health America (MHA)
https://www.mhanational.org
Mental health screenings, educational materials, and wellness tools.

• Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)
https://adaa.org
Resources focused on anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and stress-related disorders.

• American Psychological Association (APA)
https://www.apa.org
Information on therapy types, evidence-based practices, and mental health research.

• Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center
https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org
Educational materials and family-focused resources related to BPD and emotional regulation.

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