Additional Mental Health Links:

Associations & Institutes

• American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

• American Counseling Association

• American Psychiatric Association

• American Psychological Association

• American Psychological Society

• Mental Health America

• MentalHealth.gov/

• National Institute of Mental Health

• National Mental Health Association

• National Eating Disorders Association

• National Sleep Foundation

• National Women’s Health Resource Center

• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Give an Hour— for veterans and their families

• National Center for PTSD 

• The Gift From Within

• Sidran Institute

Medication

• DrugWatch.com - understand your medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, including what side effects to look out for.
  

Podcasts: 

Let’s Talk EMDR - The EMDRIA Podcast: Hosted by EMDRIA, this podcast explores how EMDR therapy works and how it helps people heal from trauma.

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos: Science-backed tips for building a happier life.

Hidden Brain: Stories and psychology insights that explain why we think and act the way we do.

10% Happier with Dan Harris: Mindfulness and meditation made approachable, with practical tools for everyday life.

The Mindful Kind with Rachael Kable :Short, simple episodes on mindfulness, stress, and self-care.

ShrinkChicks Podcast :  Real, relatable conversations about therapy, relationships, and personal growth.

Unlocking Us with Brene Brown: Deep dives into vulnerability, courage, and connection.

Where Should We Begin? With Esther Perel: Behind-the-scenes look at real couples in therapy.

Books:

 Trauma & Healing

• The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
   How trauma lives in the body and ways to heal.
  

• What Happened to You? – Oprah Winfrey & Dr. Bruce Perry
   A compassionate look at trauma and resilience through conversation.
  

• Getting Past Your Past – Francine Shapiro
   Everyday strategies using EMDR techniques.
  
  

Relationships & Connection:

• Attached – Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
   Understanding attachment styles in love and life.
  

• Where Should We Begin? (Book version) – Esther Perel
   Lessons on intimacy, trust, and communication from real couples.
  

• Set Boundaries, Find Peace – Nedra Glover Tawwab
   Practical tools for healthier boundaries and relationships.
  
  

Self-Growth & Mindfulness

• The Gifts of Imperfection – Brené Brown
   Letting go of perfectionism and embracing authenticity.
  

• Radical Acceptance – Tara Brach
   Mindfulness and compassion as a path to self-healing.
  

• Maybe You Should Talk to Someone – Lori Gottlieb
   A therapist’s honest and funny take on the therapy journey.
  
  

  Workbooks & Practical Tools

• DBT Skills Training Workbook – Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood & Jeffrey Brantley
   Hands-on exercises to build resilience and emotional balance.
  

• The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook – Kristin Neff & Christopher Germer
   Practices to strengthen self-kindness and reduce self-criticism.