Bright Futures for Women's Health and Wellness - A Woman's Guide to Emotional Wellness

Resources

The following DHHS resources provide general information about women's health:

GirlsHealth.gov promotes emotional and physical health for teenage girls and provides information about body, fitness, nutrition, bullying, and other issues.
WEB www.girlshealth.gov
MyPyramid.gov advances and promotes dietary guidance for all Americans, including customized guidance for women based on age and activity level.
TEL 888-779-7264
WEB www.mypyramid.gov
National Women's Health Information Center lists health organizations, campaigns and events, publications, and more.
TEL 800-994-9662 TTY 888-220-5446
WEB www.womenshealth.gov
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Office of Women's Health works to raise awareness of women's health issues and to promote activities that will improve the health and safety of women.
TEL 800-CDC-INFO (232-4636) TTY 888-232-6348
WEB www.cdc.gov/women
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, WISEWOMAN provides women with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to prevent heart disease and other chronic illnesses.
TEL 800-CDC-INFO (232-4636) TTY 888-232-6348
WEB www.cdc.gov/wisewoman
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Office of Women's Health provides leadership and guidance in developing policy and in establishing goals and priorities for women's health issues across the lifespan.
TEL 888-ASK-HRSA (275-4772) TTY 888-877-4TY-HRSA (489-4772)
WEB www.hrsa.gov/womenshealth
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health works to improve the health and well-being of women in the United States through its programs by educating health professionals and by motivating behavior change in consumers.
TEL 800-994-9662 TTY 888-220-5446
WEB www.womenshealth.gov/owh
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development conducts and supports research on all stages of human development, from preconception to adulthood, to better understand the health of children, adults, families, and communities.
TEL 800-370-2943 TTY 888-320-6942
WEB www.nichd.nih.gov

This booklet is about promoting emotional wellness, but some women might need help overcoming anxiety or depression. If you or someone you know might be depressed, the following resources can help:

Anxiety Disorders Association of America provides information about anxiety disorders and treatment.
TEL 240-485-1001
WEB www.adaa.org
Freedom From Fear provides information about anxiety and depression and resources to obtain help.
TEL 718-351-1717 ext. 24
WEB www.freedomfromfear.org
National Mental Health Association provides information about mental health, including programs, news, advocacy, and mental health information.
TEL 800-969-NMHA (6642)
WEB www.nmha.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has trained crisis counselors to assist callers with emotional distress.
TEL 800-273-TALK (8255)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health provides information about mental health and mental illness, news releases, clinical trials, and more.
TEL 866-615-6464
WEB www.nimh.nih.gov
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides information on:
– substance abuse problems - National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
TEL/TTY 800-729-6686 En Español 877-767-8432
WEB www.ncadi.samhsa.gov
– mental health problems - National Mental Health Information Center
TEL 800-789-2647 TTY 800-433-5959
WEB www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov