Self-Help Resources
The following are links to sites which may contain helpful information or resources for personal wellness or academic knowledge and research. The content of these links comes from a variety of sources, and the University Counseling Center cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information contained in these links. The information contained in these links does not necessarily reflect the views of the UCC or the university. We encourage students to explore this information within the context of their Christian worldview. Information conveyed over the Internet should never replace appropriate mental health care or sound judgment. When in doubt, contact a qualified professional. To let us know what you think of these links, or if you have others you think we should consider adding, please contact Tara at tholmes@apu.edu.
In this Section:
Addictions
Addiction Resource Guide
A comprehensive directory of addiction treatment facilities online
Addiction Search
Information on substance addictions as well as Internet, gambling, and other
forms of addiction
Christian Recovery International
A coalition of ministries dedicated to helping the Christian community become
a safe and helpful place for people recovering from addiction, abuse, or trauma
Covenant Eyes
Internet accountability website
Sex Addiction
Dr. Patrick Carnes’ resources for sex addiction and recovery
Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Alcoholics Anonymous
A website created and maintained by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.
Adult Children of Alcoholics
ACA is a twelve step, twelve tradition program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes.
B.R.A.D.
Be Responsible About Drinking, Inc., “founded by the family and friends
of Bradley McCue, a Michigan State University Junior who died of alcohol poisoning
after celebrating his 21st birthday”
Celebrate Recovery
The purpose of Saddleback Church's Celebrate Recovery ministry is to fellowship
and celebrate God's healing power in our lives through the "8 Recovery
Principles."
CollegeBingeDrinking.net
College Binge Drinking is a nonprofit advocacy website for college students, their parents, and other concerned individuals. Its mission is to inform people about the myths, dangers, and issues surrounding college alcohol abuse. College Binge Drinking features articles that focus on alcohol abuse as well as articles centered on various other topics concerning college students, such as substance abuse, mental health, and prevention. The site is updated weekly to reflect the latest research and news around these issues.
Facts On Tap
A comprehensive alcohol and drug education site
McKinley Health
Center: Caffeine
Information on the most commonly used drug in the world
Narcotics Anonymous
NA is an international, community-based association of recovering drug addicts.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Resources, referrals, research, surveys, and statistical data
Recovery Connection
RCx is a comprehensive addiction treatment resource and drug rehab referral service.
Anger
Controlling Anger – Before It Controls You
American Psychological Association online pamphlet
Anxiety
National Institute of Mental Health: Anxiety
Provides a brief overview of the symptoms and treatment of the major anxiety disorders: generalized anxiety disorder; panic disorder; specific phobias; social phobias; obsessive-compulsive disorder; and post-traumatic stress disorder. Also lists organizations to contact for further information.
Body Image and Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating
Disorders (ANRED)
A comprehensive page on the range of disordered eating behavior, including undereating,
binge eating, overeating, and compulsive exercise. Includes definitions, descriptions,
statistics, warning signs, causes, treatment, and recovery. Includes a special
section on athletes with eating disorders.
The Bella Vita
Eating disorder treatment facility
Gürze Books
Eating disorder resources
McKinley Health Center: Nutrition
Healthy diet guidelines
National Eating Disorders Association
Dedicated to eliminating eating disorders and body dissatisfaction
Remuda Ranch
Remuda Ranch provides intensive inpatient programs for women and girls suffering
from anorexia, bulimia, and related issues. Biblically based programs offer
hope and healing to patients of all faiths.
Renfrew Center
Website for “the country’s first residential eating disorder treatment facility.”
Many useful pamphlets and other information.
Depression
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
“To improve the lives of people living with mood disorders.” Great
resource for information on mood disorders.
National Institute of Mental Health: Depression
This brochure gives descriptions of major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder (manic depression). It lists symptoms, gives possible causes, tells how depression is diagnosed, and discusses available treatments.
National Institute of Mental Health: Depression In Men
This site is specifically dedicated to men’s experience of depression.
National Foundation for Depressive Illness, Inc.
A foundation that informs the public about depressive illness and its treatability
and promotes programs of research, education, and treatment
General Mental Health
Active Minds
Active Minds is the nation's only peer-to-peer organization dedicated to the
mental health of college students.
American Psychological Association
Help Center
Information on topics such as psychology at work, the mind/body connection,
family and relationships
American Psychological Association
- Public Site
Resources for the public on a variety of mental health topics
The Bacchus Network
The BACCHUS Network™ is a university and community based network focusing
on comprehensive health and safety initiatives. It is a non-profit organization
that promotes student and young-adult, campus and community-wide leadership
on health and safety issues.
California Psychology Resource Information System
Articles, online screening tools, and other mental health information
Expert Consensus Guideline Series
Informational pamphlets for patients and families on a variety of mental health
topics, including bipolar disorder, dementia, depression, obsessive-compulsive
disorder, post-partum depression, PTSD, and schizophrenia
Healthy Minds
American Psychiatric Association website devoted to college mental health
National Alliance on Mental
Illness (NAMI)
NAMI is dedicated to the eradication of mental illnesses and to the improvement of the quality of life of all whose lives are affected by these diseases.
National Institute of Mental Health
Working to improve mental health through biomedical research on mind, brain,
and behavior
National Mental Health Association
The National Mental Health Association is the country’s oldest and largest
nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness.
ULifeline
An online resource center for college student mental health and emotional well-being
University of Chicago Virtual Pamphlet Collection
Psychoeducational pamphlets produced by various counseling centers on a variety of mental health topics, including anger, cults, depression, disabilities, eating disorders, relationships, sexuality, study skills, etc.
Wright State University Online Brochures
Cover a variety of topics including alcohol, anger, test anxiety, trauma, violence,
chronic pain, and others
Pregnancy
LivingWell Medical Clinic
“Founded in 1985, LivingWell Medical Clinic is a non-profit, non-political
organization that is committed to serving women, men, teens, parents, and all
those involved in a circumstance where a pregnancy is unplanned or unwanted.
Our goal is to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those seeking
our help.” (Copyright LivingWell Medical Clinic)
Sexual Assault
Campus Outreach Services
Provides approaches to dealing with the issue of sexual assault
Men Against Sexual Violence
“It is necessary that we as males of all ages recognize that we need to
take part in the struggle to end sexual violence.”
Project Sister
Local sexual assault crisis and prevention services
Stress
McKinley Health Center: Stress
Stress management strategies for the college student
Six Myths About Stress
An APA online brochure
StressAssess
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point provides an educational tool designed to enhance your knowledge about stress.
Suicide
American Association of Suicidology
Dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide
Centre for Suicide Prevention
Resources for information, training, and research
The Jed Foundation
The mission of The Jed Foundation is to reduce the suicide rate among college
and university students across the United States.
National
Strategy for Suicide Prevention
Resources and information; maintained by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.
Time Management
Sites to Promote Academic Success
A sampling of Web sites that provide tips to help you manage your time, take better notes and study more effectively, work on your memory, take tests, and handle the stresses of college life.
Wellness (Other)
Boundless Webzine
Online Christian magazine devoted to discussion of issues commonly encountered
by college students
Lifescan Health Risk Appraisal
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point online quiz to assess health risks you
might be taking each day
LiveWell Assessment
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point online quiz to assess positive health
behaviors
Sleepnet.com
Everything you wanted to know about sleep, but were too tired to ask.
Wright State University Self-Help Checklists
Online questionnaires to help you to evaluate whether you might have significant concerns in such areas as depression, test anxiety, social anxiety, overspending, etc.
