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How can you tell if someone you know might have a mental health problem? Sometimes, it is tough to tell, but there are signs you can look for. You can get help for others from numerous National, State, and local organizations that can provide you with the facts about mental illness and how it impacts your everyday life.

Here are a few suggested resources about how to care for those around you who may be faced with a mental health issue;
Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

What to Do When a Friend Is Depressed: A Guide for Students External Web Site Policy
[www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/friend-depressed/friend-depress.htm]

Stress Prevention and Management Approaches for Rescue Workers in the Aftermath of Terrorist Acts External Web Site Policy
[www.mentalhealth.org/publications/allpubs/KEN01-0112/default.asp]
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What to Do When an Employee Is Depressed: A Guide for Supervisors External Web Site Policy
[www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression/complete-index.shtml]
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