Apps
Breathe2relax | iOS Android | Free | Stress Management |
Headspace: Meditation & Sleep | iOS Android | Free with in-app purchases | physical health, personal growth, stress management, and anxiety relief |
Rootd | Android | Free with in-app purchases | Anxiety and panic attacks |
Woebot | iOS Android | Free | Anxiety, stress, sleep |
Happify | iOS Android | $14.99/month | Stress, worry, positive thinking |
Calm | iOS Android | $12.99/month | Meditation and sleep |
Abide: Bible and Sleep Meditation | iOS Android | $4.99/month | Bible and sleep meditation |
Mood Mission | iOS Android | Free | Depression and anxiety |
Virtual Hope Box | iOS Android | Free | Depression |
PTSD Coach | iOS Android | Free | Developed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for PTSD, intended for use by veterans, military personnel, and civilians experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. It does not diagnose but does provide a way to self-assess and track symptoms |
GGOC: OCD Relief | iOS Android | Free with in-app purchases | Aim is to improve OCD symptoms and assist in tracking negative thinking |
Not ok | iOS Android | Free | Designed for you to enter up to 5 trusted contacts. Hit the button and they will be contacted to reach out to you. |
DiveThru: Mental Health App | iOS | Free, but with $9.99/month subscription option | Designed by mental health professionals to offer small courses about various mental health concerns. |
Books
- The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk
- What Happened to You? – Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey
- It Didn’t Start With You – Mark Wolynn
- Boundaries – Henry Cloud & John Townsend
- Maybe You Should Talk to Someone – Lori Gottlieb
- Why Does He Do That? – Lundy Bancroft
- The Great Sex Rescue – Sheila Wray Gregoire
- How Emotions are Made – Lisa Feldman Barrett
- Atomic Habits – James Clear
- Daring Greatly – Brene Brown
- Grit – Angela Duckworth
- Women & Shame – Brene Brown
- Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work – John Gottman
- Hold Me Tight – Sue Johnson
- Redeeming Power – Diane Langberg
- Attached – Rachel Heller
- Feeling and Knowing – Antonio Damasio
- Parenting from the Inside Out – Daniel Siegel & Mary Hartzell
- Reinventing your Life – Jeffrey Young & Janet Klosko
Podcasts
- The Hardcore Self Help Podcast with Duff the Psych
- Feeling Good
- The Happiness Lab
- The Positive Psychology Podcast
- Terrible, Thanks For Asking
- Therapy for Black Girls
- Drop In with Doctor J
- The Mental Illness Happy Hour
Self-care
Physical:
- Eat a healthy meal
- Engage in exercise
- Go for a walk
- Drink water
- Practice good sleep hygiene
- Have a cup of tea
- Sit in the sunlight
- Take a shower or bath
Intellectual:
- Read a book
- Listen to a podcast
- Try learning a new language
- Teach others
- Play an instrument
Emotional:
- Allow yourself to feel
- Start a journal
- Do something you love daily
- Practice self-compassion
- Set boundaries
- Go to therapy
- Listen to calming music
- Practice gratitude
Social:
- Call or talk with a trusted friend or family member
- Ask for help when needed
- Join a club or organization
- Have healthy boundaries with saying “no”
- Develop positive connections through social media or video games
Spiritual:
- Pray
- Read your Bible
- Attend church, small group, or Bible study
- Meditation/quiet time
- Volunteer for a meaningful cause
Websites
- Find a Counselor in Your Area: Psychology Today
- NIH: National Institute of Mental Health
- The Gottman Institute
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- RAINN: Rape Abuse and Incest National Network
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- SAMHSA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Domestic Violence Resources: Mental Health & Addiction
- 12step.org
- Celebrate Recovery
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Narcotics Anonymous
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America
- NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
- National Eating Disorders Association
- The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
- Mental Health Project
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Sex Addicts Anonymous
- Fight the New Drug (Pornography)
- Coping with Grief and Loss
- Find AA meetings near you