Female Mental Health Issues Links and Resources

Women’s Mental Health -   lots of valuable information from The Federal Government Source for Women’s Health Information with details of what to do when you need help, no matter what type of mental health issues you may be facing.

Bright Futures for Womens Health and Emotiona Wellness –  this guide to emotional wellness for women is provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services -  HRSA. There can be a bright future for all, if you just know where to look.

Guide to the Mental Health Act - this comprehensive PDF file includes legally valid forms which can be photocopied and really does tell you everything you could possibly want to know about the Mental Health Act . . . all 206 pages of it.

SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – believe that prevention works, treatment is effective and people do recover from mental health problems related to substance abuse. Visit this great, informative website and see how they could help you or your family.

Nevada Department of Health and Human Services - Mental Health and Development Services, there’s lots of useful information here, even if you’re not from Nevada (but especially if you are).

Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health – was established more than 50 years ago in order to ensure the protection and statutory rights of mental health care patients.

Mental Health Client Resource Directory – from the Patient’s Rights Office in Los Angeles County, Department of Mental Health. Knowledge is power, and this directory is packed with the kind of knowledge that can put power into the hands of the mental health patients in Los Angeles County.

Womens Health Trauma Recovery Program – has been put together by the US Department of Veteran Affairs to help women deal with the trauma they may have experienced during military service.

Womens Health Addiction Treatment Program – again from the US Department of Veteran Affairs specifically targeted at women Veterans who are experiencing difficulties with drug or alcohol use.