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Coping with Stressful Situations
Talking with Children about War - National Institute on Media and the Family
Talking with Kids about the News - PBS (for younger children)
Coping with Disaster - National Mental Health Association
  Articles on coping with stress, tragedy, disaster, terrorism, military issues, and returning from war.
The Road to Resilience
  Brochure focuses on developing and using a personal strategy to deal with difficult events.
 
Family Issues
Adventures in Parenting
  How responding, preventing, monitoring, mentoring, and modeling can help you be a successful parent.
Parents. The Anti-Drug
  Access to drug prevention materials employers can use to assist parents in the workplace.
A Family Guide to Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy and Drug-Free - SAMHSA
  A Web site for parents and other caring adults with information that promotes mental health and prevents the use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs among 7- to 18-year-olds.
Talking with Kids about Tough Issues
  Resources to help parents talk with their children about such tough issues as sex, violence, HIV/AIDS, alcohol, and drugs.
After School
  This site connects you to federal resources that support children during out-of-school hours and includes sites for kids and teens.
Get Ready for School!
  Tips and activities for children from birth to age 5 from the Department of Education.
Health & Fitness Activities for Pre-Schoolers
  From PBS.TeacherSource. Activities for parents/caregivers and pre-schoolers to encourage healthy development. Select categories from drop down list.
Helping Your Children Navigate Their Teenage Years
  A Guide for Parents.
 
Mental Health
Understanding Mental Illness - after the Virginia Tech Tragedy
  The tragic shootings on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University have raised many questions regarding mental illness. This SAMHSA site offers links to materials to keep you informed about this important topic.
The National Mental Health Association
  Website with information addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness.
A Family Guide to Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy and Drug-Free - SAMHSA
  A Web site for parents and other caring adults with information that promotes mental health and prevents the use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs among 7- to 18-year-olds.
National Mental Health Information Center - SAMHSA
  Information for a general audience on a variety of mental health topics.
Mental Health Information - National Institute of Mental Health
  Information about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for a variety of mental health disorders.
 
Substance Abuse
Suspect your Teens are Using Drugs or Drinking? Brief Guide to Action for Parents -The Anti-Drug
7 Steps to Take if You Suspect Your Child Has a Drug Problem -Partnership for Drug-Free America
The Role of Parents in Preventing and Addressing Underage Drinking -SAMHSA
When it's not your Kid, How do you Deal with Drug Use and Drinking? -The Anti-Drug
If You're a Parent Who Drinks -SAMHSA
Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center
  A gateway to resources on alcohol, drugs, tobacco, parenting, mental health and more. Search for information on the site or call the Iowa Drug and Alcohol Help Line 1-866-242-4111 any time.
Office of National Drug Control Policy
  A good overview of what is happening nationally to prevent drug and alcohol abuse and dependency. Statistics, Drug Facts, research, news, search option, more.
Family Guide
  This SAMHSA Sponsored site provides accurate information, support, and resources to assist parents and others in raising children to be healthy, drug-free, productive adults.
Partnership for a Drug Free America
  Gives parents useful information on drugs and offers tips on raising a drug free teen. It also allows you to search for relevant information. See Partnering with Families.
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
  NIDA is an informative site where researchers, health professionals, parents teachers and students can find information on trends and statistics.
CollegeDrinkingPrevention.gov
  This resource is designed to change the drinking culture on college campuses. The content is based on reports published by the Task Force of the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, which found that prevention efforts will have greater success when based on science-based research.
 
Wellness
Wellness.com
  Reliable Web site for health and wellness information.
Making Your Workplace Smokefree; A Decision Maker's Guide - CDC
  Audience: Employer
GetFit.SAMHSA.gov
  A Web site that provides you, your family, and colleagues with information about physical health, mental health, drugs, and alcohol. Our goal is to improve the health, safety, and quality of life for employees and their families across the Nation.
 
Workplace Issues
NIOSH Safety and Health Topics - National Institute on Occupational Safety and Health
  Provides information on nearly a hundred occupational safety and health topics, from Agricultural Safety and Health, to Women's Safety and Health Issues at Work.
Parents@Work from Parents. The Anti-Drug
  Employers have a vested interest in helping their employees prevent family substance abuse. This site is designed to reach parents where they spend much of their time - at work.
SAMHSA Division of Workplace Programs
  Provides centralized access to information about drug-free workplaces and related topics.
Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace
  U.S. Department of Labor Web site to help small businesses maintain safe, healthy, and productive workplaces by offering quality substance abuse prevention information.
   

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