RESOURCES

If the women you work with need additional information on emotional wellness, you could recommend "A Woman's Guide to Emotional Wellness" or "A Young Woman's Guide to Emotional Wellness." These documents are comprehensive, evidence-based, free resources available at www.hrsa.gov/womenshealth. A part of the Bright Futures family of materials, these guides are designed to help women improve their emotional wellness. Each guide provides tips and ideas around basic wellness themes such as appreciating yourself, finding balance and purpose, and connecting with others.

Your organization might also be interested in "Healthy Women Build Healthy Communities: Toolkit for Physical Activity and Healthy Eating," "My Bright Future: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Tools for Adult Women," or "My Bright Future: Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Tools for Young Women," free information sources for women and community organizations on physical activity and healthy eating. These materials are also available at www.hrsa.gov/womenshealth.

In addition to these Bright Futures materials, the following 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 888-489-6348
  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 Services Administration, 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 877-4TY-HRSA(489-4772)
  WEB www.hrsa.gov/womenshealth
• 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 888-489-6942
  WEB www.nichd.nih.gov
• 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

This guide is about promoting emotional wellness, but some women might need help overcoming anxiety or depression. Here are some resources that 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, advocacy, and mental health information.
  TEL 800-969-NMHA(6642)
  WEB www.nmha.org
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Trained crisis counselors 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

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