Mental Health America of Colorado makes fact sheets and brochures on hundreds of mental health topics available to the public for free. Last year we distributed over 15,780 pieces of printed materials to the public at no cost.

The following list of fact sheets are available for you to download today & if you don't see what you need, please call MHAC @ 720-208-2220 and we would be happy to send something to you in the mail.

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School Violence
Talking about Violence with Children
Tips for Schools
Strategies for Coping with Traumatic Events (School Violence)
Symptoms of Response to Violence or Trauma

Anxiety Disorders

Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Panic Disorder
Phobias
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Social Phobia
Disaster Related Anxiety

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Depression and Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar Disorder for African Americans
Bipolar Disorder and Children
Depression
Depression Checklist
Depression Co-Occurrence
Depression and Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Depression and Eating Disorders
Depression and HIV/AIDS
Depression and Suicide
Depression Co-Occurrence with Heart Disease
Depression Co-Occurrence with Stroke
Depression Co-Occurrence with Cancer
Depression Co-Occurrence with Medical, Psychiatric and Substance Abuse
Depression for African Americans
Depression in College Students
Depression Later in Life
Depression for Mothers
Depression in a Relationship
Depression in Children
Depression in Teens
Depression in Women
Depression at the Workplace
Dysthmic Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Postpartum Depression
Holiday Depression and Stress

Suggested Reading About Depression and Bipolar Disorder

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Mental Illness in the Family

Hospitalization Guidelines
Recognizing the Warning Signs
Seeking Help Guidelines
Showing Support
Parent with Mental Illness-Issues and Challenges
Stigma

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Children’s Mental Health

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Anxiety Disorders
Autism
Back to School
Bipolar Disorder
Bullying and what to do about it
Bullying in the Schools
Child Custody Issues
Conduct Disorder
Coping with Loss
Depression
Eating Disorders
Emotional Distress
Homelessness in Children
Learning Disabilities
Mood Disorders
Overscheduled Family
Promoting Children’s Mental Health
Protective Factors
Schizophrenia
School Safety
Talking to Kids about Fear and Violence
Violence and Youth
What Every Child Needs for Good Mental Health
What’s Your Mooood? Worksheet
Childhood Depression: Tips for Parents
Helping Children Grow Up Healthy: Tips for Working Parents (ENG & ESP)

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Life Issues

Co-dependency
College-Adjustment to Life
When College is too Overwhelming
Controlling Your Anger
Coping With Job Loss
Coping With Loss
Homelessness
Mental Health Facts
Primary Care Outreach
Stress
Stress-Winter and Holiday
Tips for a Mentally Healthy Holiday Season
Mind Your Stress: Tips for Managing Stress on the Job
Intervention Strategies for Employers: What to Do When You Think an Employee May Need Mental Health Help
Finding Your Balance: At Work and Home

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Mental Health Response to Natural Disaster

Dealing with Stress
Disaster Related Anxiety
Coping with Evacuation
Coping Tips for Volunteers and Staff
Helping Children Cope
Blueprint for Responding to Mental Health Needs in Times of Crisis

Resources

National Association of Social Workers

Colorado Department of Human Services

Older Adults

Alzheimer’s Disease
Dementia
Depression-Later Life
Suicide Facts
Hope to Cope: Taking Care of an Aging Parent (ENG & ESP)
10 Tips to Improve Mental Health in Older Adults

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Other Disorders

ADD in Adults
Borderline Personality Disorder
Dissociation and Dissociative Disorders
Eating Disorders
Paranoia and Paranoid Disorders
Personality Disorder
Self Injury
Tardive Dsykinesia
Trichotillomania

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Parenting

Alternatives to Spanking
Child Custody Issues
Positive Parenting
When a parent has a mental illness
10 Tips for Improving Family Mental Health

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Psychotic Disorders

Schizoaffective
Schizophrenia

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Substance Abuse

Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Substance Abuse and Depression

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Suicide

Suicide
Suicide in Teens
Suicide and Depression

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War and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Tips for Guard Members and Reservists