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Mental Health Links - Education

Organizations

• National Education Association

  http://www.nea.org/
  NEA is a volunteer-based organization supported by a network of staff at the local, state, and national level. It has a long, proud history as the nation's leading organization committed to advancing the cause of public education.
  
  

• International Horizons Unlimited

  http://www.intlhorizons.com
  International Horizons Unlimited is a national consulting and resources consortium specializing in the development of programs, tools, and technologies to implement and monitor performance and operational effectiveness.
  
  

• National Library of Medicine Specialized Information Services

  http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/
  This is the site responsible for providing information resources and services in toxicology, environmental health, chemistry, HIV/AIDS, and specialized topics in minority health. It provides access to online resources—HIV/AIDS facts, references, and other information.
  
  

• National Mental Health and Education Center

  http://www.naspcenter.org/index.html
  This site provides information in English and Spanish about mental health education for teachers and parents.
  
  

• National Association of School Psychologists

  http://www.nasponline.org
  NASP has made these materials available free of charge to the public in order to promote the ability of children and youth to cope with the anniversary of September 11. The materials may be adapted, reproduced, reprinted, or posted on websites without specific permission as long as the integrity of the content is maintained and NASP is given proper credit. A great resource for parents, caregivers and other nonprofessionals. Helpful do's and dont's.
  
  

• Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)

  http://www.eric.ed.gov
  Resources and referrals on topics related to the education of disabled and gifted children.
  
  

• FAST: Families and Schools Together

  http://www.wcer.wisc.edu/fast/
  A program that supports the development of relationships among parents, schools, and the community to enhance children's academic and social performance.
  
  

• Kids on the Block

  http://www.kotb.com/
  Kids on the Block is an educational puppet programs that enlightens children on the issues of disability awareness, medical-educational differences, and social concerns.
  
  

• Department of Education

  http://www.ed.gov/
  Publications, research, statistics, and information on funding opportunities and financial assistance for students, parents and educators.
  
  

• American Council for Drug Education

  http://www.acde.org/
  The American Council for Drug Education is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society.
  
  

• Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network

  http://www.nattc.org
  Funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network is dedicated to identifying and advancing opportunities for improving addiction treatment. Their vision is to unify science, education and services to transform the lives of individuals and families affected by alcohol and other drug addiction.
  
  

• American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education

  http://www.psych.org/research/
  The American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education's (APIRE) Practice Research Network (PRN) is a research initiative coordinated by a Nationwide network of psychiatrists who cooperate to collect data and conduct research studies on a variety of clinical and health services delivery issues.
  
  

• Gallaudet University

  http://www.gallaudet.edu/
  The world's only 4-year university for deaf and hard of hearing undergraduate students. Also offers graduate-level programs for deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students, sign language classes, and summer and continuing education courses.
  
  

• Primary Care Mental Health Education (PriMHE)

  http://www.primhe.org/
  This charity’s goal is to increase education on mental health topics for primary care physicians.
  
  

• Santa Clarita Valley Youth Project

  http://www.helpnothassle.org/
  The Project is a community based non-profit venture that encourages youth to successfully deal with the concerns they face daily and to avoid high-risk activities such as drug use, unsafe sex, violence, criminal activity and running away. It offers youth and those who care about them, confidential, non-judgmental and non-threatening access to the services they need with absolutely no strings attached.
  
  

• Schoolhouse Education Publishing

  http://www.schoolhousepublishing.com/
  Sells violence prevention videos and tapes with stories to redirect negative behavior.
  
  

• Starting Early Starting Smart

  http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/promos/sess/about.html
  In October 1997, with initial funding of $30 million, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Casey Family Programs embarked on a precedent-setting public/private collaboration. The resulting Starting Early Starting Smart (SESS) is a knowledge development initiative designed to create and test a new model for providing integrated behavioral health services (mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment) for young children (birth to 7 years) and their families; and to inform practitioners and policymakers of successful interventions and promising practices from the multiyear study
  
  

• The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. (ACPE)

  http://www.acpe.edu/
  ACPE is a multi-faith, multi-cultural organization that helps improve the quality of ministry offered by spiritual caregivers by providing clinical education methods of clinical pastoral education.
  
  

• The Judge Rotenberg Educational Center

  http://www.judgerc.org
  The Center operates residential and respite programs for children and adults with behavior problems, including conduct disorders, emotional problems, brain injury, psychosis, autism and developmental disabilities
  
  

• The National Education Association, Health Information Network (NEA HIN)

  http://www.neahin.org/programs/mentalhealth/
  As the non-profit health affiliate of the National Education Association, the NEA Health Information Network provides health information to education professionals and the students they serve. Its mission is to improve student health, safety, and achievement.
  
  

• UCLA School Mental Health Project, Center for Mental Health in Schools

  http://smhp.psych.ucla.edu/
  Provides school-based mental health issues and information—technical assistance, quarterly newsletter, publications and more.
  
  

Online Resources

• Jigsaw Classroom

  http://www.jigsaw.org/
  Information about a cooperative learning technique that reduces racial conflict among school children, promotes better learning, improves student motivation, and increases enjoyment of the learning experience. Resources, tips, and links are available.
  
  

• Internet Special Education Resources

  http://www.iser.com/
  This is a nationwide directory of professionals serving learning disabled and special education communities. It is intended for use by parents and caregivers.
  
  

• Factsforhealth.org

  http://www.factsforhealth.org/
  Factsforhealth.org was created by the not-for-profit Madison Institute of Medicine to increase the understanding of mental health disorders. Helps people identify, understand and find treatment for social anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Provides clinician referrals and free online CME courses for PTSD and PMDD.
  
  

• National Center for Learning Disabilities Inc.

  http://www.ld.org/
  Promotes public awareness and understanding of children and adults with learning disabilities and provides national leadership on their behalf.
  
  

• Bandaides and Blackboards

  http://www.faculty.fairfield.edu/fleitas/contents.html
  This website is about growing up with medical problems and disabilities. The goal is to help people understand what it is like from the perspective of children and teens who are doing so.
  
  

• California State University, Northridge Center On Disabilities

  http://www.csun.edu/cod/
  Conducts research and demonstration projects, develops and publishes materials, assesses and trains persons with disabilities and those who serve them, and conducts conferences, seminars, and workshops around the world.
  
  

• Assistive Technology for Students with Mild Disabilities ERIC Digest #E529, by Michael M. Behrmann

  http://www.ericfacility.net/ericdigests/ed378755.html
  A report on the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 and its application. The "Tech Act" is designed to enhance the availability and quality of assistive technology (AT) devices and services to individuals and their families.
  
  

• Report of the Surgeon General's Conference on Children's Mental Health: A National Action Agenda

  http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/cmh/default.htm
  The Report of the Surgeon General's Conference on Children's Mental Health: A National Action Agenda represents an extraordinary level of collaboration among three major Federal Departments: the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Education, and the Department of Justice. It introduces a blueprint for addressing children's mental health needs in the United States.
  
  

• Resources for Children and Their Parents and Educators

  http://www.ala.org/Content/NavigationMenu/ALSC/Resources3/Dealing_with_Tragedy/Web_Sites_on_Dealing_with_Tragedy.htm
  This website is a clearinghouse of information to aid parents, teachers and caregivers who wish to discuss with the terrorist attacks with children and teens. Good links to other organizations.
  
  

• Special Education

  http://www.special-educations.com/
  This web site is dedicated to services for children with learning and motor disabilities. It provides related information on education, employment, laws, organizations and resources for families and professionals.
  
  

• Special Needs Education Project

  http://www.schoolnet.ca/sne/
  An Internet service providing resources for parents, teachers, schools, and other professionals, individuals, groups, and organizations involved in the education of students with special needs.
  
  

• The Instant Access Treasure Chest; The Foreign Language Teachers' Guide to Learning Disabilities

  http://www.fln.vcu.edu/ld/ld.html
  Links to teaching tools for educators to use with persons with disabilities. Resources range from assistive technology to visual deficits aids.