Professional Guidelines & Evidence-Based Practice
- American Psychiatric Association (APA)www.psychiatry.org
– Authoritative clinical guidelines, position statements, and practice recommendations.
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) – Mental Healthwww.nice.org.uk
– Evidence-based recommendations for mental health disorders.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)www.samhsa.gov
– Resources for mental health, substance use, and integrated care models.
- World Health Organization (WHO) – Mental Healthwww.who.int
– International public health perspectives and resources.
Screening & Assessment Tools (Ensure HIPAA compliance if using online forms)
- PHQ-9 (Depression)www.phqscreeners.com
- GAD-7 (Anxiety)www.adaa.org
- Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ)www.integration.samhsa.gov
- Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)www.cssrs.columbia.edu
Crisis & Support Lines (For your “Get Help Now” page)
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)
– Call or text 988, www.988lifeline.org
- SAMHSA Helpline
-1-800-662-4357
- Crisis Text Line
– Text HOME to 741741, www.crisistextline.org