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    American Psychological Association
    750 First Street NE
    Washington, DC  20002-4242
    Phone: 1-800-374-2721
    (202) 336-5500
    TDD: (202) 336-6123
    Web Address: www.apa.org
     

    The American Psychological Association provides information and brochures on a number of topics, including stress, anxiety, and depression. Visit www.apa.org/helpcenter for information on the mind/body connection, family and relationships, and how therapy works.


    Committee for Children
    2815 Second Avenue
    Suite 400
    Seattle, WA  98121
    Phone: 1-800-634-4449
    (206) 343-1223
    Web Address: www.cfchildren.org
     

    This nonprofit organization has programs for children from preschool through middle school. The website has information for parents and schools on many topics, including bullying, sexual abuse, early learning, and personal safety.


    KidsHealth for Parents, Children, and Teens
    Nemours Home Office
    10140 Centurion Parkway
    Jacksonville, FL  32256
    Phone: (904) 697-4100
    Web Address: www.kidshealth.org
     

    This website is sponsored by the Nemours Foundation. It has a wide range of information about children's health, from allergies and diseases to normal growth and development (birth to adolescence). This website offers separate areas for kids, teens, and parents, each providing age-appropriate information that the child or parent can understand. You can sign up to get weekly emails about your area of interest.


    Mental Health America
    2000 North Beauregard Street, 6th Floor
    Alexandria, VA  22311
    Phone: 1-800-969-NMHA (1-800-969-6642) referral service for help with depression
    (703) 684-7722
    Fax: (703) 684-5968
    TDD: 1-800-969-6642
    Web Address: www.mentalhealthamerica.net
     

    Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is a nonprofit agency devoted to helping people of all ages live mentally healthier lives. Its Web site has information about mental health conditions. It also addresses issues such as grief, stress, bullying, and more. It includes a confidential depression screening test for anyone who would like to take it. The short test may help you decide whether your symptoms are related to depression.


    StopBullying.gov
    200 Independence Avenue SW
    Washington, DC  20201
    Phone: 1-877-696-6775 toll-free
    Web Address: www.stopbullying.gov
     

    This website is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It helps children and adults learn what bullying is, who's at risk, how to prevent it, and more.




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