The internet abounds with information – and misinformation – about mental health. We have compiled a list of noncommercial/nonprofit links that provide accurate information about psychiatric conditions and offer resources for patient support and advocacy. Frontier Psychiatry is not responsible for the content of any particular site.
URGENT CRISIS INTERVENTION |
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Montana Crisis Text Line Text "MT" to 741-741
Montana 211 http://www.montana211.org
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Dial 988
National Suicide Prevention Phone Number 1-800-276-TALK or 1-800-276-8255
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Veterans Administration Crisis Line http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ 1-800-273-8255 press 1
Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help 1-866-488-7386 or Test 678678 (Chat, text or phone based hotline for LGBTQ+)
Alzheimer's Association Helpline 800-272-3900
RAINN: National Sexual Assault Hotline http://www.rainn.org
SUGGESTED APPS |
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All apps are free to download. While they may prompt additional features for a cost, the free versions are sufficient.
Finch Finch is a self-care pet app that offers a variety of personalized self-care exercises. You can track your mood, receive guided meditation, journal prompts, and more
What's Up Uses CBT and ACT methods to help manage depression, anxiety, stress, and more. Features habit tracking, grounding exercises, positive affirmations, and breathing exercises
MindShift Uses CBT strategies to help manage depression and anxiety. Features education, mood tracking, and journaling
PTSD Coach Designed by the VA, this app provides education about PTSD and tools to manage symptoms including relaxation strategies and self-help techniques
Apps for Children
Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame Ages 4-8. Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame helps teach kids about uncomfortable feelings and ways to self-soothe. Presented in a game format, kids work to help calm down a frustrated Sesame Street monster. (Also available in Spanish)
eQuoo, The Next Generation eQuoo is an emotional health app created to help kids develop strong mental health. It focuses on emotional fitness through five core areas of the app: personal growth, anti-depression, anti-anxiety, relationship skills, and resilience
Finch Finch is a self-care pet app that offers a variety of personalized self-care exercises. You can track your mood, receive guided meditation, journal prompts, and more
What's Up Uses CBT and ACT methods to help manage depression, anxiety, stress, and more. Features habit tracking, grounding exercises, positive affirmations, and breathing exercises
MindShift Uses CBT strategies to help manage depression and anxiety. Features education, mood tracking, and journaling
PTSD Coach Designed by the VA, this app provides education about PTSD and tools to manage symptoms including relaxation strategies and self-help techniques
Apps for Children
Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame Ages 4-8. Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame helps teach kids about uncomfortable feelings and ways to self-soothe. Presented in a game format, kids work to help calm down a frustrated Sesame Street monster. (Also available in Spanish)
eQuoo, The Next Generation eQuoo is an emotional health app created to help kids develop strong mental health. It focuses on emotional fitness through five core areas of the app: personal growth, anti-depression, anti-anxiety, relationship skills, and resilience
PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNTS |
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GoodRx https://www.goodrx.com
GENERAL |
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American Psychiatric Association Clinically focused, evidence based information about anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other psychiatric conditions, updated regularly
Anxiety and Depression Association of America An easy to navigate format that provides patient support and advocacy as well as educational information
American Psychological Association Articles and information related to psychological issues affecting general health and well-being
National Center for PTSD Although this site is maintained by the VA, the information and resources here are extremely useful for anyone (military or civilian) recovering from a traumatic experience
National Alliance on Mental Illness Venerable patient advocacy group, works nationally and locally to destigmatize mental illness, emphasizes support for families
National Alliance on Mental Illness - Montana Nami Montana supports, educates, and advocates for Montanans with mental illnesses and their families
Psych Central Patient centered articles on emotional wellness as well as specific disorders.
Thrive for Montana A confidential online program teaching skills from cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), a method that has helped many people deal with stress, depression, and anxiety.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH |
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National Institute of Mental Health This site provides links to articles, research, and the latest scientific developments for treatments of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and other conditions
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Information on alcohol problems for patients and families
National Institute on Drug Abuse Addresses prescription and non-prescription substance use problems
National Institute on Aging Useful information on healthy aging as well as memory disorders
ADDICTION |
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American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) https://www.aaap.org/education/resources/patients/
American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) https://www.asam.org/
VIDEO: Best Advice for People Taking Opioid Medication YouTube video by @DocMikeEvans
ALZHEIMER'S & OTHER DEMENTIAS |
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Alzheimer's Association, Patient Advocacy and information https://www.alz.org/
Alzheimer's Association MT April Programs April 2021 Update and Programs
Taking Action Workbook For People Living With Alzheimer's
Care Training Resources: Being a caregiver doesn't come with an instruction manual, but there are resources here to help https://www.alz.org/training
Alzheimer's Association | Publications https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/publications
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD) & ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) |
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Attention Deficit Disorder Association https://www.add.org/new-to-adhd/
CANCER & MENTAL HEALTH |
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National Institute of Health, Coping with Cancer https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping
American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org
ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY (ECT) |
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ECT: A Light in the Darkness https://www.ecttreatment.org
National Institute of Mental Health Brain Stimulation Therapies
Up to Date: ECT Therapy Patient education "beyond the basics" of ECT
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER |
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International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation (IOCDF) https://iocdf.org
Trichotillomania Learning Center https://trich.org/
PARKINSON DISEASE |
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American Parkinson Disease Association Northwest Chapter
SUICIDE |
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org
Forefront Innovations for Suicide Prevention and Bereavement https://www.intheforefront.org/help/bereaved
VETERAN'S MENTAL HEALTH |
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Veterans Mental Health Apps These apps equip you with tools and information to assist you in managing PTSD-related symptoms and stress, learning to practice mindfulness and strengthening parenting skills.
WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH |
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