RESources
Disclaimer: The resources provided on this page are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, please seek support from a qualified healthcare professional or crisis service.
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Furthermore, if you or a loved one is experiencing or affected by a mental health crisis, substance use crisis, or suicidal crisis, please text or call 988 (U.S.A. only).
Informative Articles: Navigating Trauma, Violence, and Terrorism
Navigating the effects of trauma can be overwhelming, but understanding its impact is the first step toward healing. This section provides research-based articles and expert insights on trauma, PTSD, and mental health. Whether you're a survivor, a caregiver, or someone seeking to support others, these resources offer valuable information on coping, resilience, and recovery.
Coping Strategies and Mental Health Tools
Navigating the effects of trauma can be overwhelming, but there are effective coping strategies to help manage stress, anxiety, and PTSD. This section provides practical tools, including mindfulness exercises, breathing techniques, and self-care activities designed to promote emotional well-being. While some resources focus on trauma related to terrorism and mass violence, many of these strategies are also general guidelines for managing stress, anxiety, and depression from other life challenges. Whether you're looking for techniques for yourself, a loved one, or a community you support, these resources offer guidance on building resilience and finding moments of calm amidst adversity.
YouTube Video Collection
This section features a collection of videos that share personal experiences of trauma, resilience, and recovery. You’ll also find expert-led discussions on understanding trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression, along with practical coping strategies. These resources are intended to provide support, education, and encouragement for anyone affected by trauma, whether from personal experiences, mass violence, or other challenges.
Content Warning: The content of some of these videos includes discussions of traumatic events, which may be distressing to some viewers. Please consider your well-being before watching.
Hotlines and Emergency Services
(U.S.A. Only)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Text or call: 988
https://988lifeline.org/
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Veterans Crisis Line
Call: 988, then Press 1
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
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SAMHSA’s National Helpline (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration)
Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text: “START” to 88788
https://www.thehotline.org/
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National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
Call: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
https://www.rainn.org/
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Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741
https://www.crisistextline.org/
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Help for Victims of Terrorism & Mass Violence – Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
https://ovc.ojp.gov/help-for-victims/terrorism-and-mass-violence