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Video explaining the mental health symptoms someone with SCD may experience and ways to help them manage them
List of mental health resources for parents and warriors including resources for specific behavioral symptoms
Resource page with many tests to determine if you are experiencing symptoms of a variety of different mental health conditions
Guidelines for how teachers should help students with SCD who may be experiencing mental health problems in school
Information for parents of kids with chronic conditions about what to look for and ways to help children open up about their feelings
Free counseling program for individuals with SCD over 16 years old and living in California
Information on the Patient and Caregiver Emotional Support (PACES) program, a variety of packages that can help individuals and families dealing with SCD
Booklet with information on different SCD conditions and how to manage symptoms with quotes from warriors and caregivers.
This article includes advice from college students on how to navigate college with a chronic conditon. It covers how to talk to professors, how to navigate health emergencies,...
List of items to keep in mind when choosing and navigating a school and/or career path