Resources
Alcoholics Anonymous
http://www.aa.org/
Al-Anon
http://al-anon.org/
Suicide Prevention
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
24 Hour – Local Referrals
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
1-888-628-9454 (En Espanol)
1-800-799-4TTY (4889)
VETERANS PRESS “1”
Crisis Text Line
http://al-anon.org/
Free 24/7 Support - text HOME to 741741
Domestic Violence
1-800-799-SAFE
1-800-799-7233
LA County Information
211 (24 Hours/7 Days a Week)
National Sexual Assault Hotline - RAINN
https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline
1-800-656-HOPE
1-800-656-4673
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
1-877-739-3895
Teen Help Line
1-800-852-8336
1-800-TLC-TEEN
The Trevor Project
http://www.thetrevorproject.org/
1-866-488-7386
1-866-4-U-TREVOR
National Institute of Mental Health
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
Prescription Medications
PFLAG
PFLAG is for the extended family of the LGBTQ community
Gender Spectrum
https://www.genderspectrum.org/
Gender Spectrum helps to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.
The Center for Transyouth Health & Development
https://www.chla.org/the-center-transyouth-health-and-development
CTYHD is dedicated to providing affirming care for transgender and gender diverse children, adolescents, young adults and their families
Asperger Experts
https://www.aspergerexperts.com/
Asperger Experts is a global community for advice, emotional support, best practices and finding new friends, created by people with Asperger's.
National Institute for Learning Development
Articles and resources for parent of children with learning difficulties.
Articles
The following articles have great information that you may find useful.
For Parents
The following videos and articles may be helpful for parenting.
Burnout: How to Prevent and Deal With It.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/burnout-prevent-recover-work-advice/2021/06/14/d897dc1a-cd4c-11eb-8014-2f3926ca24d9_story.html
This Is Our Chance to Pull Teenagers Out of the Smartphone Trap.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/31/opinion/smartphone-iphone-social-media-isolation.html?searchResultPosition=1
How I Found the Right Therapist When My Life Was Collapsing
https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-find-therapist-pandemic-stress/
The Healing Power of Proper Breathing
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-healing-power-of-proper-breathing-11590098696?mod=e2fb
Doomscrolling is Slowly Eroding Your Mental Health
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/06/doomscrolling-is-slowly-eroding-your-mental-health/
9 Mental Health Reminders You Might Need After A Tragedy
https://www.buzzfeed.com/annaborges/post-tragedy-mental-health?utm_term=.cm3Bq6VpQ#.eoXAYLd68
6 Depression Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/brand-connect/aarp/boost-brain-health/
4 Signs of a Relationship Heading for a Break-up
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/brand-connect/aarp/boost-brain-health/
Healthy Behaviors That Boost Brain Health
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/brand-connect/aarp/boost-brain-health/
This Is Your Brain On Art
https://www.washingtonpost.com/classic-apps/this-is-your-brain-on-art/2017/09/18/7034bdae-7f90-11e7-9026-4a0a64977c92_story.html?utm_term=.8982abb4b97c
Trying To Get Sober?
https://apnews.com/a8dd5bcd7b7141e884178e6ed71b6d09
How to Connect and Calm Your Child
Video #1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h51lgvjI_Zk
Video #2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV3hp_eaoiE
Video #3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGUEDtGSwW4&src_vid=aV3hp_eaoiE&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_706153%20
The Teen Brain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLULtUPyhog
Children's Screen Time has Soared in the Pandemic, Alarming Parents and Researchers
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/16/health/covid-kids-tech-use.html?referringSource=articleShare
Teen Mental Health and Limiting Screen Time
https://theconversation.com/with-teen-mental-health-deteriorating-over-five-years-theres-a-likely-culprit-86996
What Toni Morrison Taught Me About Parenting
https://brenebrown.com/blog/2019/08/07/what-toni-morrison-taught-me-about-parenting/
Kids Know How to Occupy Themselves. We Need to Let Them Do It.
https://www.npr.org/2020/06/18/880584874/kids-know-how-to-occupy-themselves-we-need-to-let-them-do-it?utm_term=nprnews&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_source=facebook.com.
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