Substance Use
The National Institute on Drug Abuse provides information on teen substance abuse for teens, teachers, and parents: https://teens.drugabuse.gov
Al-Anon and Alateen provide support and services for adults and teens struggling with the effects of someone else's problem drinking: https://al-anon.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides science-based information on substance use issues, trauma, and mental health: https://www.samhsa.gov
Depression & Other Mood Disorders
National Institute for Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/
Trauma and Traumatic Stress
Trauma Websites:
National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org
The NCTSN provides information about different forms of trauma that impact children and also has a free learning center with courses for clients and professionals.
Trauma Books/Resources:
Finding Your Best Self by Lisa Najavits, Ph.D.
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness: Practice for Safe and Transformative Healing by David Treleaven
Suicide Prevention
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org
Mindfulness Resources
Mindful Parenting Websites:
Mindfulness Books for Kids
Sitting Still Like a Frog: Mindfulness Exercises for Kids (and Their Parents) Eline Snel
Mindfulness Books for Teens
How Not to be a Hot Mess: A Survival Guide for Modern Life Craig and Devon Hase
Mindfulness Books for Parents
Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting Jon and Maya Kabat-Zinn
Parenting Resources
Websites for Parents of Babies and Toddlers:
Adolescent Development:
https://opa.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/2020-08/opa-adolescent-development-explained-download.pdf
Books:
How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking: From Toddlers to Teens Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.
1-2-3 Magic (Effective Discipline for Children 2-12) Thomas Phelan