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Understanding Mental Health

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Understanding Mental Health | White Swan Foundation

We all experience stress in our everyday lives. Stress can occur in any situation and setting. A child can be stressed about school; a teenager can be stressed about not being accepted by their peers...

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It's OK to Talk | Sangath

An initiative by Sangath, a not-for-profit organisation with over 25 years of experience in Goa and other Indian states. The website features podcasts and articles that challenge mental health stigma...

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Articles | Mental Health First Aid Australia

Understanding different aspects of Mental Health.

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Early Signs of Mental Health Issues

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10 Common Warning Signs Of A Mental Health Condition | NAMI

Learn common warning signs of a possible mental health condition

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Warning Signs of Mental Illness | Psychiatry.org

Learn about the early warning signs of mental illness, symptoms, and how to take action. (By APA)

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Common Mental Health Problems Overview

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Recognize common mental health concerns

An educational video on recognition of common mental health concerns and their treatment options.

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I had a black dog, his name was depression

A brief animation on depression.

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Stigma Reduction: Breaking Down Barriers

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Myths About Mental Illness | CMHA National

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Reducing Stigma Against Mental Illness | The Live Love Laugh Foundation

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Stop the Stigma Mental Health Video | The Gestalt Project

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Website Resources for Everyday Life

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Free Guided Meditations - MARC | UCLA Health

Mindfulness meditation activities for practice.

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Positive Psychology Unit | NIMHANS – YouTube Channel

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Negative Emotions | Positive Psychology

The positive psychology guide to negative emotions

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The Science of Happiness

An Introductory Guide to the Science Behind Happiness

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Doing What Matters in Times of Stress | WHO

This illustrated stress management guide helps people learn how they can deal with tough times. It follows recommendations from WHO on how to manage stress.

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How to build resilience? | White Swan Foundation

Learn bouncing back or adapting well in the face of adversity.

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Tools for Self-help (mobile apps and web-apps)

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MindNotes from NIMHANS

An app that helps navigate mental wellness journey by helping increase information on self-awareness, common mental health concerns, recognize and deal with barriers to seeking help and build a self-help toolkit.

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Wellness - Check

An internet based self-report program to reflect, track and get feedback on enhancing mental wellbeing over time.

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PUSH - D

PUSH-D (Practice and Use Self-Help for Depression) is a computer-based self-care program for managing depression.

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SOS- Suicide Prevention Resources

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Resources | Outlive

Outlive's resources help you learn about suicide, how you can help yourself or support a loved one.

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600 seconds (Suicide prevention)

A message to contribute to the cause of suicide prevention.

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Tele MANAS

National Tele Mental Health Program of India

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Books Recommendations

18 minutes: Find your focus. Master distraction and get the right things done by Bregman, P. Publication:(2011). London: Orion

Mind over mood by Greenberger, D., & Padesky, C.A. Publication: (1995). New York: Guilford Press.

Feeling good: The new mood therapy by Burns, D. D. Publication: (2009). New York: Harper Collins Publishers.

The now habit: A strategic program for overcoming procrastination and enjoying guilt-free play by Fiore, N. Publication: (2007). New York: Tarcher/Penguin.

Off Balance on Purpose: Embrace Uncertainty and Create a Life You Love (2nd ed.) by Thurmon, D. Publication: (2016). Motivation Works, Inc.

The How of Happiness: A scientific approach to getting the life you want by Lyubomirsky, S. Publication: (2008). New York: Penguin Press.

Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us. Author: Pink, D.H. Publication: (2009). Edinburgh: Canongate.

How full is your bucket? Positive strategies for work and life by Rath, T., & Clifton, D.O. Publication: (2004). New York: Gallup Press.

Flourish: A visionary new understanding of happiness and well-being by Seligman, M. E. P. Publication: (2011). New York: Free Press.

Go put your strengths to work: Six powerful steps to achieve outstanding performance by Buckingham, M. Publication: (2007). London: CBS Company.

Now, Discover Your Strengths: How to develop your talents and those of the people you manage by Buckingham, M., & Clifton, D. O. Publication: (2001). London: Pocket Books.

Triggers. Sparking positive change and making it last by Goldsmith, M., & Reiter, M. Publication: (2015). London: Marshall Goldsmith Inc.

The Happiness Hypothesis by Haidt, J. Publication: (2006). New York: Basic Books.

Atomic Habits: Tiny changes, Remarkable Results by James Clear. Publication (2018), Penguin Random House.

Helpline Numbers

Tele-MANAS National Tele Mental Health Program of India	24×7	14416 1-800-891-4416
Aasra Navi Mumbai	24×7	9820466726
Connecting India Pune	24×7	9922001122, 9922004305
Disha Kerala	24×7	0471-2552056
Kashmir Lifeline Pan India	10 am - 5 pm (Except Fri & Sat)	18001807020
Maithri Kochi, Kerala	10 am - 7:30 pm	4842520530
MPower Helpline Pan India	24×7	1800120820050
NIMHANS Centre for Well-Being Bangalore	9 am - 4:30 pm (Except 2nd Sat & Sun)	9480829670
Roshini Helpline Hyderabad	11 am - 9 pm	4066202000
Helpie Karnataka	24×7	8045901234
Sanjeevani Kerala	24×7	04712533900, 9400033900
Sneha Chennai	8 am - 10 pm	9144240060
Maharashtra State Mental Health Maharashtra	24×7	1800120820050