Resources By Topic

Below are resources that provide helpful information about a variety of mental health issues.  The links should not be used as a substitute for seeking help from a counselor.

Self-Assessments

• General Well-Being Index (PDF)
• Depression Self-Assessment (PDF)
• Alcohol Use Interactive Online Self-Assessment

Student Immigration Resources

Student Advocacy

• United We Dream Network
• Dream Activist 
• National Latina/o Psychological Association (NLPA)
• El Refugio 

Legal Advocacy

• National Immigrant Justice Center

• Immigrant Legal Resource
• National Immigration Law Center

College Scholarships

• The Dream.US

Town of Davidson Resources

• Davidson Lifeline

Alcohol abuse/Addiction

• Alcohol Rehab Guide on College Alcoholism
• National Institute on Drug Addiction (NIDA)
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• ProjectKnow: Understanding Addiction

College Student-specific Resources

• Half of Us
• ULIFELINE

Eating Disorders

• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
• National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
• Something Fishy
• A Nurses Guide to Eating Disorders

Emotional Wellness

• Everyday Health: Emotional Health and Wellbeing

Gender and Sexuality

• Advocates For Youth - A website with information on sexuality, GLBTQ concerns and advocacy issues.
• Charlotte Transgender Healthcare Group - A multi-disciplinary team of licensed medical and mental health providers who work with gender-diverse individuals of all ages in Charlotte and the surrounding area.
• Go Ask Alice - A site that provides accurate and reliable information on a variety of issues.
• Out For Health - A health site with GLBTQ information.
• Planned Parenthood - A website that provides information about relationships and sexuality.
• Seriously Sexuality - A website with information on sexuality, gender issues, relationships, sex and more.
• Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States - An organization that provides education, resources, and archives regarding sexuality research and the history behind current events in the field.

Grief/Loss

• Ultimate Guide to Grieving Support Services
• A Journey of Hearts
• The Grief Blog: Learn. Cope. Share. Heal

Health and Nutrition

• The Nutrition Source

Mental Health Resources

• Internet Mental Health Information
• National Alliance on Mental Illness

Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression, etc.)

• Anxiety Disorders
• Bipolar Disorder Health Center
• International Foundation for Education and Research on Depression (IFRED)
• Understanding Depression

Relationships

• Building Healthy Relationships
• Communication Skills
• HealthyPlace: Relationships Community

Self Injury

• HealthyPlace: Self-Injury Community
• S.A.F.E. Alternatives
• To Write Love On Her Arms

Stress/Relaxation

• Managing Your Stress
• Mind Tools

Study Skills/Time Management

• Study Guides and Strategies
• Time Management Guide (PDF; developed by Cornell University)

Suicide Prevention

• The Jed Foundation
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention