Mental Health
2nd Floor
2NDFLOOR is a confidential and anonymous helpline for New Jersey's youth and young adults. We are here to help you find solutions to the problems that you face at home, at school or at play.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/understanding_depression.html
Describes
common mental illnesses such as bipolar, ADD, depression, and how
parents can recognize these help their children going through the
illness. (part of kidshealth.org)
http://ok2talk.org
The
goal of ok2talk is to create a community for teens and young adults
struggling with mental health issues and to encourage them to TALK to
someone about what they are experiencing. This organization is
supported by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and is
committed to using the power of broadcasting to educate Americans on
mental health.