Arkansas Consumer Health Information Guide
A guide to reliable general-use and condition specific consumer health websites and resources.
Funding Information
This project has been supported in part or in full by Federal funds through the National Library of Medicine of the National Institutes of Health under award number UG54LM012345 with the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The content is the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH.
Contact Us
Stefani Gafford, MPH
Health Sciences Informationist
Phone: 501-686-6749
Email: sdgafford@uams.edu
Welcome to the Mental Health Page
Mental Health is an important and often overlooked part of overall health care. How you feel mentally and emotionally can make a big difference in how you feel physically. On this page you will find various sites to assist you in looking up information specific to mental health issues. Click on a link below or scroll down to find out more about each site.
Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Institute of Mental Health
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
MentalHealth.gov
Arkansas Resources
Additional Resources
Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mental Health during a time of crisis is not easy and dealing with a national pandemic that has uprooted our traditional routes to taking care of ourselves and our families is even harder. However, a number of organizations have developed tools and other aid to help get us all through this time.
- Mayo Clinic - COVID-19 and your Mental Health
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - COVID-19 Information and Resources
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Coping with Stress
- Mental Health America - Mental Health and COVID-19 - Information and Resources
- World Health Organization - Mental Health & COVID-19
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization, NAMI, is dedicated to helping those with mental illness build better lives.
National Institute of Mental Health
National Institute of Mental Health - leads national research on mental disorders and is part of the National Institutes of Health. The Institute wants to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses and pave the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - the US Dept of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA addresses both substance abuse and mental health and the intersection of the two.
MentalHealth.gov
MentalHealth.gov - a one stop access to mental health and mental health problems information. This site aims to educate and guide the general public, health professionals, policy makers, business leaders, schools, and communities.
Additional Resources
- Mental Health - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- MedlinePlus - a listing of Mental Health and Behavior topics
- Youth.gov - Mental Health
- AR-Connect is a UAMS program that provides urgent care for individuals in need. The website also contains a Resource Center with a number of services available around the state.
Disclaimer
By becoming more knowledgeable about your condition, you can be better prepared to talk with your health care provider and take a more active role in your health care. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences provides this listing of consumer health web sites for informational use only, and does not establish a professional relationship between the users and any health care provider. These materials are not intended as a substitute for the care of a qualified health care provider.