This is your guide to finding information about a wide variety of mental health issues affecting teens. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health (2016), it's common for teens to be affected by a mental health condition at some point during their young adult lives. That's why it's so important to understand the signs of these conditions and know where to go for help. Whether you have concerns or questions, this online reference tool has been created just for you by a librarian. Sometimes researching a specific topic can be overwhelming and you can easily suffer from information overload! Use this guide to find useful, trusted sources of information and explore additional ways to do your own research. You can search for information in the library or anywhere you might be with access to the internet. This guide can be used in several different ways:
- Try using the subject headings on the right...just copy and paste them into your library's catalog to search for books on a particular subject
- Check out the tabs at the top to find books, videos, online articles, and websites which provide additional information on your topic of choice
- The "DIY Research" tab gives tips and tricks for searching in the library's catalog or online...you'll also find links to databases for additional research
Please note that this guide is not intended as a self-diagnosis tool, but rather to help you find the best possible resources in one, convenient location. If you, or someone you know needs help, please contact a professional using the links and phone numbers found above in the Helplines tab.