Additional Resources

The following resources provide general information about women's and girls' 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
• National Women's Health Information Center: Lists health organizations, campaigns, events, publications, and more.
  TEL 800-994-9662 TTY 888-220-5446
  WEB www.womenshealth.gov
• 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

This booklet is designed to promote emotional wellness among your female patients. However, some women might need help overcoming anxiety, depression, or a more serious mental illness. If you think one of your patients 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 information and resources to obtain help.
  TEL 718-357-1717 ext. 24
  WEB www.freedomfromfear.org
• National Mental Health Association: Provides information about mental health, including programs, news, and advocacy.
  TEL 800-969-6642
  WEB www.nmha.org
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Trained crisis counselors assist callers with emotional distress.
  TEL 800-273-8255
• 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

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