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×Welcome! Here you will find various links to websites on important health and lifestyle related issues facing college students today. Take some time to check these out; there are many links!
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Group self-help for those who stuggle with alcohol
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA)
Support, information, and resources for those who grew up in a family that struggled with addiction
Marijuana
From the National Institute on Drug Abuse: Is Marijuana Addictive?
Search for Substance Abuse Services
From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Health
SAMHSA
Resources for Substance Abuse Treatment
ULifeLine
Recognizing the Signs and When to Get Help
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Anxieties.Com
The largest anxiety self-help site on the internet
Transitioning to College
How to successfully transition to college as a person who struggles with anxiety
Prevalence in College Students
Understanding why anxiety is a common experience for college students
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Bi-Polar Disorder
From the National Instititute of Mental Health
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Video clips on depression and bipolar depression available for viewing, each about 30 minutes
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Understanding seasonal depression aka the winter blues
Self-Help and Alternative Therapies
How accepting our "head noise" can help diminish depression and anxiety
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Eating Disorders Referral (EDreferral.com)
International Eating Disorder Referral Organization, is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. There is excellent information on what to look for in treatment centers and therapists offering treatment for eating disorders. Good general information on eating disorders exists as well.
Intuitive Eating
Learn about mindful eating and how to be free from the diet mentality
Your guide to living healthier longer
The Student's Guide to Nutrition
Recommendations for healthy eating in college
Nutrition Data
NutritionData (ND) provides nutrition facts, calorie counts, and nutrient data for all foods and recipes
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Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Includes weekly updated information in the news, and other important resources
The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention, education, and other resources for LGBTQ folks
Trans Lifeline
Transgender advocacy, support, and education
Family members with mental illness
American Psychological Association on supporting a loved one
Depression in others
Mayo Clinic on recognizing signs and supporting a loved one who struggles with depression
Healthy Intimate Partnerships
Learn all about healthy relationships, including quizzes, resources, and how to help a friend (under “get help” section)
Suicide Education
A nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide education
Self-Harm VS Suicide
Information on both and how the two are different
Video Clips
On suicidality, self-harm, and other mental health concerns
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Finding help and other resources
Rainn
Staying safe on campus
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Getting a Good Night's Rest
Guide to sleep for college students
Melatonin and Sleep
Information from the National Sleep Foundation about using melatonin for insomnia
Your Phone and Sleep
Nighttime phone use and how it affects your sleep
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