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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
​Disclaimer
​We provide these resources for educational and informational purposes only, and they are not intended as a substitute for professional mental health treatment, diagnosis, or therapy. The Mendng Forge Therapy & Wellness Center LLC does not endorse, guarantee, or take responsibility for the accuracy, relevance, or quality of information on any external websites or resources listed.
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When you use these materials, you do not establish a therapeutic or medical relationship with The Mending Forge Therapy & Wellness Center LLC or any of its clinicians. If you are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges, we strongly encourage you to seek support from a qualified, licensed mental health professional.
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If you are in crisis, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. You may also contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for immediate support.
Resources for Children
​​​​​Autism
What Is Autism​
History of Autism
Dr. Temple Grandin
Seeking a Proper Diagnosis
Types of Treatments
Using Social Stories​
Visual Timers for Children and Adults with Autism​
Importance of Using Visual Supports
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Family Resources​
Autism Speaks Resources
Dr. Mary Barbera: Turn Autism Around
Family Voices Tennessee​
Katie Beckett Program
"Tennessee’s Katie Beckett program is for children under the age of 18 with disabilities or complex medical needs. This program is for children who are not Medicaid eligible because of their parents’ income or assets." (n.d., TN Department of Disability & Aging)​​
KidCentralTN
Tennessee Voices​
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Autism Resources
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Tools for Educators​
Autism Helper
​Autism Speaks: Autism in the classroom: Strategies for success​
National Autism Resources
School Community Tool Kit
Strategies for Using Time Timers for Students with Autism​
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Autism Resources​
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Training for Educators​
Visual Supports in the Classroom (Resource 1)
Visual Supports in the Classroom (Resource 2)
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Adhd
ADHD in Teens and Children
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Resources for Teenagers'
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Crisis
National Suicide Phone Number: 1-855-274-7471
If you are in an immediate crisis, call 911 or go to the local emergency room
988 Lifeline
Teen Line
Trevor Project Crisis Line
Tennessee Crisis Services & Suicide Prevention
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Anxiety
Joon
Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Calm App: Mindfulness for Teenagers
Social Media Anxiety
NAMI Teens: How to Talk About Mental Health with Parents, Friends & School
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Adhd
ADHD in Teens and Children
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Body Image
Joon
Young Minds​
National Eating Disorder Association​
Nemours Teen Health: Body Image & Self-Esteem
Bullying
Nemour's Hospital: Dealing with Bullying for Teens
Stop Bullying.gov
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Dating Violence
Teens for Courage
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
Healthy Relationships for Teens: 9 Red Flags to Watch
Signs of Teen Dating Violence
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Depression & Loneliness
Joon
What is Behavioral Activation?
Boston Children's Hospital: Guided Self-Management Tools for Depression
NAMI Teens: How to Talk About Mental Health with Parents, Friends & School
Grief & Loss
Teen Grief
Dougy Center
Aspire Counseling: Teen Grief: Tips from a Teen Counselor for Coping with Loss and Bereavement
The Children's Room: Teen Resources
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LGBTQ+ Resources
The Trevor Project
It Gets Better
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Living with Health Conditions
Children's Minnesota The Kids Expert: Dealing with a Health Condition
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Self-Harm
Link to Harmless App
Crisis Text Line: How to Cope With Self-Harm
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Sexual Assault
Rainn: The National Sexual Assault Online Hotline​
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Substance Abuse
Al-ANON / ALATEEN
Nemours Teens Health: Dealing with Addiction
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Resources for Adults​
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Crisis
National Suicide Phone Number: 1-855-274-7471
If you are in an immediate crisis, call 911 or go to the local emergency room
988 Lifeline
Trevor Project Crisis Line
Tennessee Crisis Services & Suicide Prevention
Anxiety
Anxiety & Depression Association of America: Tips and Strategies to Manage Anxiety and Stress
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ADHD
CHADD
Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Autism
Autism Speaks: Resources for Autistic Adults
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Bipolar Disorder
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
International Bipolar Foundations
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Body Image
National Eating Disorders
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Dating Violence
How to Spot Relationship Red Flags
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Depression
Anxiety & Depression Association of America
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Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
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Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders​​
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Grief & Loss
David Kessler: Grief.com
Heal Grief.com
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Grief & Loss During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Miscarriage Hurts: Support After a Miscarriage
Postpartum Support International: Loss and Grief in Pregnancy​
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Pet Grief & Loss
How Do I Overcome the Grief of Losing My Pet? Healing After Pet Loss: Tips and Resources
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Living with Health Conditions
Center for Chronic Illness: Support Groups
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LGBTQ+ Resources
The Trevor Project
It Gets Better
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
International OCD Foundation
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Perimenopause/Menopause
The 'Pause Life by Dr. Mary Claire Haver
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Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder
NAMI: How can I get help/support for schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder?
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Self-Harm
Link to Harmless App
Crisis Text Line: How to Cope With Self-Harm
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Sexual Assault
Rainn: The National Sexual Assault Online Hotline
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Substance Abuse
National Substance Abuse Hotline
SAMHSA Helpline
What is Substance Abuse​​​​​
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