Resources for Patients

The following includes a list of important links and resources for you or someone you may know and want to help. If feeling imminent self harm, self injury or suicidal thoughts, please call 911 or go to nearest emergency room. 

• https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-8255

• Texting in the event someone is hesitant to talk there is a crisis text line. Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, at any time, about any type of crisis.

• This research article found evidence of hopeful texting. Suggesting that supportive text messages are a potentially useful psychological intervention for depression. Further studies are needed in larger clinical populations but simple text messages are found to be highly effective.  

There are 2 days in the week we should not worry about, yesterday and tomorrow. That leaves today, live for today.

Pay attention to activities that have a positive impact on your mood. Note these activities and refer to them when you hit a low point to improve your mood. 

Additional Resources: 

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help/index.shtml  (help for mental illness)

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml

ADDICTION: 

https://www.asam.org/resources/definition-of-addiction : Addiction definitions, informations and resources. 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): 

http://www.chadd.org/Understanding-ADHD/For-Adults.aspx

http://www.russellbarkley.org/factsheets.html

The following is adopted and modified from the CHADD website: 

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurobiological condition. Approximately 10 million adults have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In early adulthood ADHD is often associated with anxiety, depression, mood or conduct disorders and substance abuse. Adults with ADHD often cope with difficulties at work and in their personal and family lives related to ADHD symptoms.  Many have inconsistent performance at work or in their careers; have difficulties with day-to-day responsibilities; experience relationship problems; and may have chronic feelings of frustration, guilt or blame. A similar constellation of symptoms can also be acquired later in life due to many different etiologies, repetitive head injuries in recreational sports, substance abuse, infections, stroke, etc). Although individuals with this condition can be very successful in life, without proper and consistent treatment, ADHD could have serious consequences, including depression, school or job failure, family or marital stress, substance abuse and risk for accidental injuries.  

Treatment is very effective and often medication is the best treatment for ADHD.  Medication is two to three times more effective than behavioral methods alone for treating ADHD. 

In addition to medications, some steps to follow in order for overall best treatment is to: 

• Modify behavior and consider cognitive behavioral therapy 

• Adaptation. Altering ones environment and schedule so that your likely to succeed.  An example it might mean something such as dedicating one computer for Work/School related only and another separate one for social media and games. Consider finding and downloading software that blocks distracting content.