Resource Links
Mental Health Resources
Fourteen Dysfunctional Thoughts That Can Keep People Sick (via MentalHealth.net)
Overall Guide on Mental Health and Medications (via Drugwatch.com)
PsychCentral
Coping with Coronavirus (COVID-19): Your Anxiety & Mental Health
The Relationship Between Gut Health and Anxiety (via knowyourdna.com)
Mindfulness Resources
Image of Joy - Dalai Lama (via YouTube)
How Meditation Changes The Brain - Sara Lazar (via YouTube)
Leadership & Motivation: Mindfulness Exercises For Professionals
Mindfulness in Law Program | University of Miami School of Law
Mental Health America
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Abuse Resources
In times of great stress, there is an increase in abusive behavior. It is important to know that there are confidential hotlines that you can call if you feel that you are being abused, facing major mental health issues, or know of someone else being abused or neglected.
With the closure of schools, teachers and guidance counselors are no longer vigilant reporters of child abuse. If you have a reason to suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, there is a confidential hotline that you can call and report. The parent or caretaker does not know your identity. The parent or caretaker does not know your identity. A social worker is then assigned to investigate.
Child Abuse Hotline (FL) 800-962-4453
Child Abuse Hotline (National) 800-4-A-CHILD 800-422-4453
Domestic Abuse Hotline 800-799-SAFE (7233)
Family Violence Resources
Strengthening Families Through Early Care and Education
Florida Child Abuse Prevention and Permanency Plan (2010-2015) (Summary)
Florida Child Abuse Prevention and Permanency Plan (2010-2015) (Full Text)
The Effects of Child Abuse and Childhood Trauma - D’Amore Mental Health
Domestic Violence Resource Guide
Child Sexual Abuse Statistics (via D2L.org)
Family Addiction Resources
Family Addiction Resources via RehabSpot.
Alcohol Addiction via Alcohol Help.
How Addiction Affects the Family via Socalsunrise.com
Marriage Resources
Vows (That Lead to Happy and Lasting Unions)
FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS
Eating Recovery Resources
Youth Depression and Suicide Resources
Youth Depression and Suicide Prevention: How to Get Help and Help Others
Additional Resources
Cerebral Palsy - Birth Injury Justice Center