Disease & Condition Management Resources
These resources are here to help you manage your diseases and behavioral health conditions. We can also help you manage your disease. Learn more about getting disease management help.
Asthma
Information
- Overview of Managing Asthma
- Myths of Asthma
- Understanding Asthma Medications
- Emotional and Social Effects Of Asthma
Resources
- Asthma Action Plan
- Peak Flow Tracking Chart
- How to Use Inhalers Interactive Guides
- Using an Inhaler
- Patient Guide to Aerosol Drug Delivery
Guidelines
- National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute (NHLBI) - Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma
Helpful Extras
- Assist Me with Inhalers App
- How to Use a Flow Meter Video
- How to Use an Inhaler Video
- Booster Shot Comics - Asthma Education for Kids
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Diabetes
Information
- Learning About Diabetes
- Treatment and Care
- Preventing Complications
- Food and Fitness
- Mental Health
- Health Insurance
- Getting the Very Best Care for Your Diabetes
Resources
- Patient Education Toolkit
- Health Record Card - Download and print this to help you track your blood pressure and medication usage. Take this card with you to all doctor's visits.
- Blood Sugar Tracking Guide and Journal
- Checkbook for Diabetes Health
- Glucose Meter How-To Videos:
- Living with Type 2 Diabetes Program
- My Health Advisor
- My Food Advisor
- Future Visits Checklist
- For Parents and Kids
- Tips for Caregivers
- Making a Sick Day Plan
Guidelines
- American Diabetes Association - Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes
Helpful Extras
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High Blood Pressure
Information
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) - Overview of High Blood Pressure
- Heart.org - How High Blood Pressure Can Hurt Your Health
- WebMD High Blood Pressure Quiz
- WebMD Test Your Salt Smarts Quiz
Resources
- Health Record Card - Download and print this to help you track your blood pressure and medication usage. Take this card with you to all doctor's visits.
- My Blood Pressure Wallet Card
- How to Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home Video
- Your Quick Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with the Dash Eating Plan
- American Heart Association and American Stroke Association - Understanding and Managing High Blood Pressure
- NHLBI Heart Healthy Recipes Database
Guidelines
- American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association et al - 2017 Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
- European Society of Cardiology/European Society of Hypertension - Guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension (2018)
Helpful Extras
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Migraines
Information
Resources
ADHD
Information
- What Is ADHD?
- Medscape - In-Depth Academic Article on ADHD
- Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder - Resources, information, and support for adults and children with ADHD and their caregivers.
- Resources and Information on ADHD and Learning Disabilities
Resources
- Quick ADHD Screening Quiz
- ADHD Test
- Center for Children & Families ADHD Resources
- National Alliance on Mental Illness - Tips and Support for Living with ADHD
Guidelines
- American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) - ADHD: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Stress
Information
- American Psychological Association - How Stress Affects Your Health
- Stress Management
- Resources and Information on Stress, Emotional Health, Grief and Loss, and Divorce
- National Alliance on Mental Illness - Anxiety Disorders
Resources
- The American Institute of Stress - Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory - An easy way to score your stress and see your risk of health complications from it.
- American Health Association - 4 Ways to Deal With Stress
- Breathing Exercises - Relaxing Breath Video
- 5 Tips for Better Work-Life Balance
- notMykid - Resources for teens and their parents for dealing with depression, bullying, substance abuse, unhealthy relationships, internet safety, and eating disorders.
Depression
Information
- American Psychiatric Association - What Is Depression?
- Medscape - In-Depth Academic Articles on Depression and Suicide
- Major Depression and Unipolar Varieties
- American Psychological Association - Depression Treatments
- Resources and Information on Depression, Mental Health, and Suicide Prevention
Resources
- Quick Depression Screening Test
- Toolkit for Dealing with Depression
- National Alliance on Mental Illness - Tips and Support for Living with Depression
- notMykid - Resources for teens and their parents for dealing with depression, bullying, substance abuse, unhealthy relationships, internet safety, and eating disorders.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255
Substance Abuse
Information
General
- Resources and Information on Substance Abuse
- National Institute on Drug Abuse - Patients and Families
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Medscape - In-Depth Academic Articles on Addiction
Alcohol Abuse
- Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol & Your Health
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- CDC’s Alcohol and Public Health Section
Resources
- notMykid - Resources for teens and their parents for dealing with depression, bullying, substance abuse, unhealthy relationships, internet safety, and eating disorders.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255
- National Helpline - 1-800-662-4357 - Call 24/7 or use the Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator for free treatment referral.
Guidelines
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) - Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much - A Clinician's Guide
Before and After Mental Health Hospitalization
Information
- Mental Health America - Hospitalization
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - Understanding Hospitalization for Mental Health (PDF Version)
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance - Understanding Hospitalization for Mental Health (Web Version)
Resources
- National Helpline - 1-800-662-4357 - Call 24/7 or use the Behavioral Health Treatment Service Locator for free treatment referral.
- Additional Resources for Finding Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Centers