Targeting teenagers:

 

Teens Health - provides teenagers with safe and accurate information and resources in order to deal with topics that may impact mental health

 

UNICEF - information on mental health of teenagers, what needs to change and how parents can help

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Worldwide:

 

World Health Organization - organization focusing on people’s health all over the world; page includes an overview on mental health and the impacts, along with tools and initiative groups who can help

 

General US:

 

National Institute of Mental Health - accessible and understandable guides and information in order to better understand mental health disorders

 

National Alliance on Mental Illness - resources and information on youth mental health, from kids to young adult, what to do in order to help them and understanding mental health

 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - information on what mental health is, including cause, symptoms and treatments along with how to get help

 

Mental Health America - national nonprofit targeting awareness on mental health, promoting well-being, preventing conditions and finding help

 

Mental Health First Aid - teaches skills to respond to mental illnesses and substance abuse

 

Medline Plus - basic definitions and information on mental health and illnesses, research on mental health, and mental health of different demographics

 

National Institutes of Health - article on the impact of social media on mental health, including benefits and risks

 

Health and Human Services - government department with information on youth mental health, drug and alcohol abuse, suicide prevention, social media, and general mental health

 

Better Health Channel - provides clear descriptions about many common mental disorders 

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Jed Foundation - allows people to explore their feelings by expressing how they are feeling and given information on how to best manage it with resources and information

 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - information on different mental health topics, including stress, youth health, stigma and trauma

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Mayo Clinic - information and tips on different type of mental health professionals, and how to determine which type is needed in certain cases

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Hotlines

The Trevor Project - trained professionals that can help people with mental health, whether by call, text or message; also includes a relaxing online activity if a person is not ready to get help

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General NY:

 

Talkspace - free online therapy for NYC teenagers where teenagers can open up and share their experiences without judgment through a method that makes them comfortable, whether call or text