Mad Topics: Resources
The below links take you to resources related to previous or current Mad Topics, as well as general mental health, mental health literacy, contacts, peer support groups, and Mad Topics leadership. These will be updated as new Mad Topics are updated! If there is an important resource you know of that is lacking from the below, please share it with Dr. Kinsey Simone at madtopics@tntech.edu.
- » For Educators
- Child Mind Institute
- Anxiety in the Classroom (IOCDF Resource Center)
- Title: Mad Topics presentation from Qualitative Community of Practice Meeting on Qualitative
Research in the Social Sciences
Description: This presentation covers material related to qualitative research in the social sciences and discusses the following points.- Mad Topics Symposia
- Quantitative complements qualitative (both/and)
- Our qualitative, multiple-case study
- Some helpful tools and references
- » For Caretakers
ADHD:
- CHADD
- ADHD Foundation
- AACAP
- ADHD & Motivation - Thank you to Computer Science PhD Student, Kate Philips for sharing this resource.
ASD:
- Carl the Collector games and video link
- Watch an episode of Carl the Collector
- Learning Media link
- A specific learning tool activity link
OCD:
- » For Evaluators
Title: Evaluating Community-Driven Innovation: Curiosity-Centered Approaches in the Mad Topics Initiative
Presenter: Kinsey Simone, PhD
Texas Evaluation Network (TEN) Institute 2026 Conference
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PRESENTATION »
- » General
- ADAA
- NAMI
- Disability Pride Month Resource — We want to give credit to @mindfullyillustrated and @chronically_brave on Instagram for this resource.
- The International Mad Studies Journal — The International Mad Studies Journal is an excellent resource, offering a compendium of writings and varied material to bring you up to speed on the latest discussions in the field of Mad Studies.
- » For Licensed Professionals
- » Peer Support
- » Advocacy Support
- » Mad Survivors Resources
General Resources on Anxiety & Depression:
- » Additional Resources
Veteran Mental Health Resources
- Veterans Crisis Line
- Department of Veteran Affairs
- Top Substance Abuse Counseling Degrees for Veterans & Military Spouses 2026
- » PBS Resources for Children, Families and Educators
- Addressing Feelings – PBS KIDS: Videos from a variety of PBS KIDS programs addressing feelings, emotions, and mental health.
- Sesame Street: Emotional Well-Being: Videos and resources focused on helping children understand and navigate emotions and emotional well-being.
- How Are We Today?: Programming exploring a range of mental health conditions and experiences, as well as strategies for navigating them.
- Healthy Minds, Thriving Kids: Resources focused on coping skills and emotional well-being across ages. Please have the text in bold link here:
- Accessible Digital Learning Games: PBS KIDS games designed with accessibility features to support children with varying fine motor, auditory, and visual abilities.
- Disability and Neurodiversity Representation: PBS programming such asHero Elementary, Sesame Street, and Carl the Collector that includes disability and/or neurodivergent representation.
Talking about mental health can sometimes be uncomfortable. We have mental health professionals at all Mad Topics events who are available to direct attendees to supportive resources. Virtual attendees and readers at any point can call the TN Tech Center for Counseling and Mental Wellness at 931-372-3331 or the Eagle Eye After Hours Crisis Hotline at 855-206-8997. You can also call 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, for free and confidential support 24/7.
CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH WELLNESS
Did you know?
- Some courses offer students extra credit for attending Mad Topics!
- Educators can receive Professional Development Hours for attending Mad Topics!
- Licensed mental health professionals should determine whether this panel is suitable for Continuing Education Unit (CEU) hours for their division, as per Board of Psychology requirements. Mad Topics symposia aligns with requirements for a professional workshop (see 1180-01-.08, 2.C.2.) and/or academic preparation (see 1180-01-.08, 2.D.ii), and could also pertain to cultural diversity due to discussion of disability stigmas (see 1180-01.-08, 1.d.). It is up to each licensed professional to determine the merit of this event for their specific CE requirements.
To learn more about getting involved with the MAD Topics student organization, being a campus sponsor, extra credit, PD, and/or CEU opportunities, email Dr. Kinsey Simone at madtopics@tntech.edu.