<link href="../Styles/style.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"/> <meta content="urn:uuid:b564ef29-233c-4a9a-82c6-047481d292f0" name="Adept.expected.resource"/> </head> <body> <p class="center">LEARN HOW TO MANAGE YOUR STRESS …</p> <p class="center">LEARN DAILY MINDFULNESS.</p> <h1 class="chpno">APPENDIX: MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES & ANTI-DISCRIMINATION RESOURCES</h1> <p class="noindent">Because of the dynamic nature of the internet, any telephone numbers, web addresses or links provided in this section may have changed since the publication of this book and may no longer be valid.</p> <p class="noindent">A listing in the Appendix doesn’t mean it is an endorsement from Laksa Media Groups Inc., publisher, editors, authors and/or those involved in this anthology project. Its listing here is a means to disseminate information to the readers to get additional materials for further investigation or knowledge.</p> <p class="center">RESPITE IS KEY TO YOUR WELL-BEING.</p> <p class="center">GIVE YOURSELF A BREAK . . .</p> <p class="noindent"><strong>How is your Mental Health? Do you think you have one or more of the following recently?</strong></p> <ul> <li>More Stress than Before</li> <li>Grief</li> <li>Separation and Divorce</li> <li>Feeling Violence</li> <li>Suicidal Thoughts</li> <li>Self Injury</li> <li>Excessive or Unexplained Anxiety</li> <li>Obsessive Compulsive</li> <li>Paranoia, Phobias or Panics</li> <li>Post-Traumatic Stress</li> <li>Depression</li> <li>Bi-polar</li> <li>Postpartum Depression</li> <li>Eating Disorders</li> <li>Schizophrenia</li> <li>Addictions</li> <li>Mood Disorders</li> <li>Personality Disorders</li> <li>Learning Disabilities</li> </ul> <h2 class="chp">Mental Health Screening Tools</h2> <p class="noindent">More information: <a href="http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screening-tools">www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screening-tools</a></p> <ul> <li>The Depression Screen is most appropriate for individuals who are feeling overwhelming sadness.</li> <li>The Anxiety Screen will help if you feel that worry and fear affect your day to day life.</li> <li>The Bipolar Screen is intended to support individuals who have mood swings—or unusual shifts in mood and energy.</li> <li>The PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Screen is best taken by those who are bothered by a traumatic life event.</li> <li>The Alcohol or Substance Use Screen will help determine if your use of alcohol or drugs is an area to address.</li> <li>The Youth Screen is for young people (age 11-17) who are concerned that their emotions, attention, or behaviours might be signs of a problem.</li> <li>The Parent Screen is for parents of young people to determine if their child’s emotions, attention, or behaviours might be signs of a problem.</li> <li>The Psychosis Screen is for young people (age 12-35) who feel like their brain is playing tricks on them (seeing, hearing or believing things that don’t seem real or quite right).</li> <li>Worried about Your Child—Symptom Checker: <a href="http://www.childmind.org/en/health/symptom-checker">www.childmind.org/en/health/symptom-checker</a></li> </ul> <p class="text"><strong>10 Ways to Look after Your Mental Health</strong></p> <p class="text">(source: <a href="http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/live-your-life-well">www.mentalhealthamerica.net/live-your-life-well</a>)</p> <ol> <li>Connect with Others</li> <li>Stay Positive</li> <li>Get Physically Active</li> <li>Help Others</li> <li>Get Enough Sleep</li> <li>Create Joy and Satisfaction</li> <li>Eat Well</li> <li>Take Care of Your Spirit</li> <li>Deal Better With Hard Times</li> <li>Get Professional Help If You Need It</li> </ol> <h2 class="chp">MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES & INFORMATION</h2> <p class="noindent">If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness, please consult a doctor or a healthcare professional in your community.</p> <p class="text">Below is not a comprehensive information listing, but it is a good start to get more information on mental health/illness.</p> <p class="noindent"><strong>Emergency Phone Number</strong></p> <p class="noindent">If you or someone is in crisis or may be at risk of harming himself/herself or someone else, please call your national Emergency Phone Number immediately.</p> <p class="text">Canada 911</p> <p class="text">United States 911</p> <p class="text">United Kingdom 999 or 112</p> <p class="text">Ireland 999 or 112</p> <p class="text">EU 112</p> <p class="text">Australia 000</p> <p class="text">New Zealand 111</p> <p class="appen">Canada</p> <ul> <li>To locate your local Canadian Mental Health Association: <strong><a href="http://www.cmha.ca">www.cmha.ca</a></strong></li> <li>Specifically for children and young people (aged 5-20), call Kids Help Phone’s 24-hour confidential phone line at <strong>1-800-668-6868</strong> English or French. More information online: <strong><a href="http://kidshelpphone.ca">kidshelpphone.ca</a></strong></li> <li>There are a number of resource materials and list of organizations that you can reach out to on the Bell Let’s Talk website: <strong><a href="http://letstalk.bell.ca/en/get-help/">http://letstalk.bell.ca/en/get-help/</a></strong></li> <li>Mental Health & Addiction Information A-Z (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health): <strong><a href="http://www.camh.ca/en/hospital/health_information/a_z_mental_health_and_addiction_information/Pages/default.aspx">www.camh.ca/en/hospital/health_information/a_z_mental_health_and_addiction_information/Pages/default.aspx</a></strong></li> <li>Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health: <strong><a href="http://ccsmh.ca">http://ccsmh.ca</a></strong></li> <li>List of local crisis centres (Canadian Centre for Suicide Prevention): <strong><a href="http://suicideprevention.ca/need-help">http://suicideprevention.ca/need-help</a></strong></li> </ul> <p class="appen">United States</p> <ul> <li>National Suicide Prevention Hotline: <strong>1-800-273-TALK</strong> or <strong>1-800-273-8255</strong></li> <li>For more mental health information:</li> </ul> <p class="text"><strong><a href="http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-information">www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-information</a></strong></p> <p class="appen">United Kingdom</p> <ul> <li>The Samaritans (<strong><a href="http://www.samaritans.org">www.samaritans.org</a></strong>) offers emotional support 24 hours a day—get in touch with them: <strong>116-123</strong>.</li> <li>A to Z of Mental Health: <strong><a href="http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z">http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z</a></strong></li> <li>Free Mental Health Podcasts: <strong><a href="https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/podcasts-and-videos">https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/podcasts-and-videos</a></strong></li> </ul> <p class="appen">Ireland</p> <ul> <li>The Samaritans (<strong><a href="http://www.samaritans.org">www.samaritans.org</a></strong>) offers emotional support 24 hours a day—get in touch with them: <strong>116-123</strong>.</li> <li>Childline Helpline (<strong><a href="https://www.childline.ie">https://www.childline.ie</a></strong>): Confidential for young people (under 18). Phone: <strong>1-800-66-66-66</strong></li> <li>For more mental health information: <strong><a href="http://www.mentalhealthireland.ie">www.mentalhealthireland.ie</a></strong></li> </ul> <p class="appen">Australia</p> <ul> <li>Helplines, websites and government mental health services for Australia: <strong><a href="http://mhaustralia.org/need-help">mhaustralia.org/need-help</a></strong></li> <li>Kids Helpline: Confidential and anonymous, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25. Phone: <strong>1-800-55-1800</strong> or visit<br/> <strong><a href="http://www.kidshelp.com.au">www.kidshelp.com.au</a></strong></li> <li>Lifeline: 24 hour telephone counselling service. Phone: <strong>13-11-14</strong> or visit <strong><a href="http://www.lifeline.org.au">www.lifeline.org.au</a></strong></li> </ul> <p class="appen">New Zealand</p> <ul> <li>Helplines, websites and government mental health services for New Zealand: <strong><a href="http://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/in-crisis/helplines">www.mentalhealth.org.nz/get-help/in-crisis/helplines</a></strong></li> <li>Youthline (for young people under 25): <strong>0800-376-633</strong>. More information online: <strong><a href="http://www.youthline.co.nz">http://www.youthline.co.nz</a></strong></li> <li>Lifeline: <strong>0800-543-354</strong> or <strong>(09) 5222-999</strong> within Auckland</li> <li>Suicide Crisis Helpline: <strong>0508-828-865</strong> (0508-TAUTOKO)</li> </ul> <p class="appen">International</p> <ul> <li>Mental Health & Psychosocial Support: International Medical Corps <strong><a href="https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/mentalhealth">https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/mentalhealth</a></strong></li> <li>International Association for Youth Mental Health <strong><a href="http://www.iaymh.org/links.aspx">http://www.iaymh.org/links.aspx</a></strong></li> <li>Crisis Helpline for Various Countries: <strong><a href="http://www.yourlifecounts.org/need-help/crisis-lines">http://www.yourlifecounts.org/need-help/crisis-lines</a></strong></li> <li>Emergency Number for Various Countries: <strong><a href="http://www.suicidestop.com/worldwide_emergency_numbers.html">http://www.suicidestop.com/worldwide_emergency_numbers.html</a></strong></li> <li>Suicide Crisis Helpline for Various Countries: <strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines</a></strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.suicidestop.com/call_a_hotline.html">http://www.suicidestop.com/call_a_hotline.html</a></strong></li> </ul> <h2 class="chp"><strong>ANTI-DISCRIMINATION RESOURCES</strong></h2> <p class="noindent">Discrimination is an action or a decision that treats a person or a group negatively for reasons such as:</p> <ul> <li>national or ethnic origin </li> <li>colour </li> <li>religion </li> <li>age </li> <li>sex </li> <li>sexual orientation </li> <li>marital status </li> <li>family status </li> <li>disability </li> </ul> <p class="noindent">What is Discrimination? For more information (Canadian Human Rights Commission):</p> <p class="noindent"><a href="http://www.chrc-ccdp.ca/eng/content/what-discrimination">http://www.chrc-ccdp.ca/eng/content/what-discrimination</a></p> <p class="appen">Canada</p> <ul> <li>Promoting Relationship & Eliminating Violence Network (Prevnet): Information on bullying, resources on bullying and prevention at <strong><a href="http://www.prevnet.ca">http://www.prevnet.ca</a></strong></li> <li>List of Crisis Centres in Canada: <strong><a href="http://suicideprevention.ca/need-help">http://suicideprevention.ca/need-help</a></strong></li> <li>Free LifeLine App (Apple & Android): <strong><a href="http://thelifelinecanada.ca/lifeline-canada-foundation/lifeline-app">http://thelifelinecanada.ca/lifeline-canada-foundation/lifeline-app</a></strong></li> </ul> <p class="appen">United States</p> <ul> <li>Cyberbullying Research Centre: Facts, Information, Blogs, and Resources at <strong><a href="http://cyberbullying.org/resources">http://cyberbullying.org/resources</a></strong></li> <li>Crisis Text Line is a not-for-profit organization providing free crisis intervention via SMS message. The organization’s services are available 24 hours a day every day, throughout the US by texting <strong>741741</strong>.</li> </ul> <p class="appen">United Kingdom</p> <ul> <li>Bullying UK Helpline: confidential and free helpline service (Phone: <strong>0808-800-2222</strong>). Information, advices and resources at <strong><a href="http://www.bullying.co.uk">http://www.bullying.co.uk</a></strong></li> <li>Anti-Bullying Alliances: Resources and advices at <strong><a href="http://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/resources">http://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/resources</a></strong></li> </ul> <p class="appen">Australia</p> <ul> <li>Bullying. No Way! <strong><a href="https://bullyingnoway.gov.au">https://bullyingnoway.gov.au</a></strong></li> </ul> <p class="appen">Books:</p> <p class="noindent"><em>The Bullying Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Social Aggression and Cyberbullying</em> (by Raychelle Cassada Lohmann and Julia V. Taylor)—Instant Help; Workbook edition —ISBN: 978-1608824502</p> <p class="noindent"><em>Violence against Queer People: Race, Class, Gender, and the Persistence of Anti-LGBT Discrimination</em> (by Doug Meyer)—Rutgers University Press—ISBN: 978-0813573151</p> <p class="noindent"><em>The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction: A Guide to Coping with the Grief, Stress and Anger that Trigger Addictive Behaviors</em> (by Rebecca E. Williams and Julie S. Kraft)—New Harbinger Publications; Csm Wkb edition