RESOURCES
Scroll down for my top mental health recommendations on books, podcasts, apps, articles, videos, self-care tools and more.
Crisis Hotlines:
Crisis Line of Hawaii: 808-832-3100 or from outer islands call toll free 1-800-753-6879
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988, https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org or text HOME to 741741
Domestic Violence Action Center: https://domesticviolenceactioncenter.org
Suggested Books:
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Brene Brown
Audiobooks
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Lori Gottlieb
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
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Bessel Van Der Kolk
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
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Viktor Frankl
Man’s Search for Meaning
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Body Image and weight - Linda Bacon
Health at Every Size
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Susan Cain
Quiet, The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking
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Relationship with food - Tribole & Resch
Intuitive Eating
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On Love - Sue Johnson
Hold Me Tight
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On Managing Clutter - Marie Kondo
The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Inspirational Videos:
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TED Talk on changing your story - Lori Gottlieb
How Changing Your Story Can Change Your Life
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TED Talk on living a meaningful life - Emily Esfahani
There’s More to Life than Being Happy
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TED Talk from Brene Brown
The Power of Vulnerability
Podcasts to Follow:
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Unlocking Us Podcast
By Brene Brown
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Buddhist teachings
With Tara Brach
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Dear Therapists
With Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch
Self Care Tools:
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UCSD Center for Mindfulness
Practice with mindfulness and compassion meditations from UC San Diego
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Passion Planner
Get planning and start with some free PDFs from Passion Planner
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Yoga with Adriene
Yoga for bedtime? Yes please!
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Good Days Start with Gratitude
Begin and end with gratitude
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Mindful parenting tips from HeadSpace
Article, video and app
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Use technology intentionally - Christine Carter
Don’t Fool Yourself: Use Technology Intentionally
Helpful Apps:
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Meditation app for children
By Stop, Breath & Think
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My Life Meditation
By Stop, Breath & Think
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Change your habits
SuperBetter
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Decrease your urge to self-harm with this DBT inspired app
Apple Apps, Calm Harm
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HeadSpace
Headspace is a paid app but offers great guided meditations
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Virtual Hope Box
An accessory to treatment to help with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking
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Colorfy
Relax with coloring games
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