General Sites / Resources / Blogs

• Asian Mental Health Collective - aspires to make mental health easily available, approachable, and accessible to Asian communities worldwide

• Black Emotional & Mental Collective - national training, movement building, and grant making institution that is dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black and marginalized communities

• Black Mental Health Alliance - develops, promotes and sponsors trusted culturally-relevant educational forums, trainings and referral services that support the health and well-being of Black people and their communities

• Black Mental Wellness - provides access to evidence-based information and resources about mental health and behavioral health topics from a Black perspective

• Black Men Matter - a black men mental health guide because it is not in the public eye enough

• Cancer & Mental Health - Resource 1 (Asbestos.com)  |  Resource 2 (Mesothelioma Lawyer Center) - overview for cancer and mesothelioma patients who may be facing changes in their mental health in the wake of their diagnosis or treatment, includes treatment and support resources  

• Center for Traditional Medicine - traditional medicine network where you can explore the relationships between trauma, mind, body, and health

• Cerebral Palsy & Mental Health - Resource 1 (Birth Injury Justice Center)  |  Resource 2 (Cerebral Palsy Guide) - resources that can help those affected by Cerebral Palsy and other developmental disabilities, outlines several mental health and disability-related comorbidities that children with cerebral palsy might face

• DBT Core Skills - for taking control of your thoughts, emotions, and relationships

• Dear Black Women Project - an affirmation movement and support network for Black women by Black women

• doyouneedtherapy.com - Epstein Mental Health Inventory (EMHI-r), a brief test that will help you determine whether you might benefit from consulting with a psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, or other mental health professional

• heartsupport wall - Get and Give help on this peer-to-peer forum via your computer instead of texting

• Improving Assertiveness - workbook

• Indian Health Service - provides information about health services, insurance & community health for Native & Indigenous people

• Indigenous Story Studio - provides illustrations, posters, videos, and comic books on health and social issues for young Native & Indigenous people

• Inspiral Web - a fun distraction with a little nostalgia thrown in

• JED Foundation - resources to help you manage your emotional health, cope with challenges & support the people in your life

• Keys to Happiness (D.O.S.E.) - ways to increase happy brain chemicals (infographic and narrative)

• Kids & Cancer - a coping guide for when kids are affected by terminal cancer

• Make It OK - how to talk to people with mental illness & reducing stigma

• Mind - personal and relatable stories to help those living with mental illness feel cared about, understood and listened to

• MQ - personal stories and posts based on science and research

• MyNoise.net - create beautiful noises to mask the noises you don’t want to hear

• NAMI - resources for people who are interested in mental health; features the latest research, stories of recovery, ways to end stigma and strategies for living well

• National Elf Service - evidence-based blogs on current mental health research and guidance

• Native and Indigenous American Students Resources - resource by Best Colleges that goes over the types of mental health support available, barriers to mental health support for Native and Indigenous American students & outlines expert advice

• Now Matters Now - DBT-style mindfulness, mindfulness of current emotion, opposite action & paced-breathing

• One Sky Center - American Indian/Alaska Native national resource center focused on health, education & community resources as well as mentorship opportunities, consulting and training, and access to mental health publications

• Perfectionism - info and workbook 

• Procrastination - info, worksheets & workbook

• Rest Reminder - browser-based reminders for when you're on your computer for long stretches

• Rethink Mental Illness - a range of interesting articles and personal experiences

• Safe Black Space - various services are offered to address people of African ancestry’s individual and community reactions to cultural and racial trauma

• Safety Planning - basic verbiage and things to look out for when constructing your crisis / safety plan

• Self-Help Worksheets from the Center for Clinical Interventions

• Silk - an interactive site that allows you to create art by moving your mouse, free focus and calming activity

• Sleep Worksheets - resources to help you switch off

• Soundrown - soundscape site that allows you to listen to looping soundscapes at the same time

• Stress Analyst - interactive page designed to help you calm down and guide you through a process of analysing away your stress

• Sunshine - mental health issues facing the black community

• TakeThis.org - blog posts, resources, expert content, free workshops & more - built around gaming communities

• The 10 Most Relaxing Songs (scientifically) - embrace the chill based on science

• The Lesbian and Gay Switchboard  - Provides information, support and referral services

• The Mighty - real stories by real people, living with disability, disease and mental illness

• Thought-stopping & Analysis - worksheet outlining the cognitive behavioral triangle for thought-stopping/analysis

• Time to Change - range of personal stories about mental health that challenge stigma and help those who may be feeling isolated, worthless and ashamed

• Tolerating Distress - info and workbook 

• Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center - supports mental health wellness through culturally competent online and in-person interventions

• Twitch Cares: Mental Health Support & Information 

• Veterans Resources - Resource 1 (Simmons Law)  |  Resource 2 (Sokolove) - additional health and mental health resources for veterans

• Vision & Mental Health - a guide created by NVision outlining the impact of vision issues on mental health

• WeRNative - information on Native & Indigenous culture & relationships plus live chat support & resources that address mental health challenges, build resilience & connect with community service opportunities

• White Bison - culturally-based healing practices for Indigenous communities nationwide; focuses on wellness, sobriety, addiction prevention & recovery services

• youfeellikeshit.com - use when feeling depressed/anxious/whatever - the website takes you through a series of questions that give you steps to take for how you are feeling in particular

• You feel like shit: An Interactive Self-Care Guide - another good one

Addiction / Alcoholism / Gambling

• About Gambling Disorder - overview and Expert Q&A

• Gambling & Mental Health - what causes gambling addiction, how it impacts mental health, additional info/resources links

• Alcoholism Rehab Guide - resources and organizations for alcoholism

• Action on Addiction - charity working across the addiction field in research, prevention, treatment, professional education, support for families and children and campaigns

• With You (formerly Addaction) - UK’s largest specialist drug and alcohol treatment charities

• Addiction Recovery Agency - experienced in providing services to people with drug, alcohol or gambling problems - focus on abstinence and recovery from addiction to drugs, alcohol or gambling

• Talk to Frank - friendly, confidential drugs advice

• GamCare - dedicated and experienced UK professionals helping problem gamblers and their friends and families

• Recovery.org - connects people and their families with the information and resources to help them recover from substance abuse and behavioral disorders

• Addiction Help - educational website founded by a recovering addict, an addict’s spouse & a board-certified addiction doctor

• Social Media Addiction - overview from Lanier law firm including an outline of symptoms and impacts

Anxiety / Panic Disorder/Attacks / OCD / Phobias

• General Anxiety Info - worksheets and informational overviews about Anxiety in general

• DO NOTHING FOR TWO MINUTES - gift yourself the next two minutes to clear your mind and do nothing but relax (sound up)

• Triangle Breathing - my personal favorite for deep, calming breathing

• xhalr - my second favorite for deep, calming breathing

• Panic Attack Worksheets & Info Sheets - from CCI

• Worry & Rumination Self-help - worksheets & info sheets

• Health Anxiety - info and workbook 

• Social Anxiety - info, worksheets & workbook

• TIPP Distress Tolerance - overview and examples of the TIPP technique to cope with overwhelming emotions

• CBT Overview of Perfectionism - very detailed overview of perfectionism and how to change related behaviors

• TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors - helps end isolation and shame for people experiencing hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, cheek biting, and associated behaviors

• Anxiety-related Infographics - NIMH messages on anxiety in a shareable form

• No Panic - charity in the UK helping/supporting people who live with panic attacks, phobia's, OCD & other anxiety related disorders.

Depression / Bipolar Disorder / Other Mood Disorders

• General Bipolar Info - worksheets and informational overviews about Bipolar in general

• General Depression Info - worksheets and informational overviews about Depression in general

• Hyperbole and a Half - specifically Adventures in Depression and Depression Part Two - webcomic with some of the most real insights into living with depression in web comic form

• Papyrus - UK-base charity to give young people hope and to prevent young suicide

• Depression UK - self-help organisation that helps people cope with their depression

• Improving Self Compassion - worksheets & info sheets 

• SPARX - free game designed to help young people dealing with depression and anxiety process their feelings, learn CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) skills, and learn and practice real-life skills in a fantasy world

• Postpartum Support International - online support groups, loss and grief resources, help links

• CDC Depression Resouces - links to overviews, lifelines, websites, videos and tools related to depression

• Depression-related Infographics - NIMH messages on depression in a shareable form

• Biplor Disorder-related Infographics - NIMH messages on bipolar disorder in a shareable form

• High Functioning Depression - what is it and how to treat it

• Bipolar UK - dedicated to supporting individuals with the much misunderstood and devastating condition of bipolar, their families and carers

• Bipolar Scotland - support for all those affected by bipolar disorder

• Cancer & Depression - according to the National Cancer Institute, up to 25 percent of cancer patients experience depression while the adult average is only 7 percent, this site has an overview for mesothelioma patients who may be facing depression and/or anxiety

Disruptive Behavior and Dissocial Disorders

• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder - in-depth overview

• Reconizing & Supporting Someone with DMDD - symptoms, encouragement, support

• Oppositional Defiant Disorder Resource Center - many resources, including FAQs, clinical resources, research on ODD

• Resources for Parents of Kids with ODD - overview of symptoms, strategies, support resources

Eating Disorders / Body Dysmorphia

• Body Dysmorphia - worksheets & info sheets 

• About Eating Disorders - overview & worksheets for those struggling with eating disorders

• Improving Self Esteem - self-help worksheets & info sheets

• Caring Less About Your Looks - workbook

• Beat - charity in the UK supporting anyone affected by eating disorders or difficulties with food, weight and shape

• ED-related Infographics - NIMH messages on eating disorders in a shareable form

• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders - free support groups and informational resources

• National Eating Disorders Association - help & support, community, information & more

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation - free self-assessments, videos, support groups and informational resources

• Project HEAL - "eating disorder healing is hard — getting treatment shouldn’t be"

• Mermaids - UK group works with young people who feel at odds with the gender they have been assigned (family resources as well) 

• Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC) - advice and support for anyone affected by eating problems

• Social Media & Body Image -  overview of body image development & the impacts of social media

Neurodevelopmental Disorders / ADHD / Tourette Syndrome / Autism Spectrum Disorder

• ADHD Fact Sheet - signs, symptoms & next steps

• ADHD-related Infographics - NIMH messages on ADHD in a shareable form

• Autism Speaks Resource Guide - advocacy, services, evaluation, diagnosis, community, safety, support and more

• CDC ASD Resources - long list of resources, including kits, parent and educator guides, services, financial resources and research for kids and adults with ASD 

• ASD-related Infographics - NIMH messages on autism spectrum disorder in a shareable form

• TicHelper - online, self-guided therapy program for families of children with chronic tic disorder and tourette disorder

• Tourette Association of America & CDC Library - comprehensive materials in a variety of languages about tourette syndrome and tic disorders

• Living with Tourette & Tic Disorders - tool kit for patients & families

• ADDIS - attention deficit disorder information and support service in the UK

• CHADD - charity in the US improving the lives of people affected by ADHD

Personality Disorders

• Overview of Personality Disorders - outline of the 10 specific types of personality disorders

• Personality Disorder Awareness Network - public awareness, early intervention, resources, programs and more

• Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Center - overview of BPD, resources, websites, family support

• BPD-related Infographics - NIMH messages on borderline personality disorder in a shareable form

• Narcissistic personality disorder - overview, causes, symptoms, treatment, family and relationship resources

• What Therapy for Narcissism Involves - steps and what to expect 

• Dissocial Personality Disorder - in-depth overview

• Antisocial Personality Disorder - in-depth overview

• Antisocial Personality Disorder Prevention & Management - for people with ASPD, their families and their carers

• How to Recognize & Support Someone w/ Antisocial Personality Disorder - symptoms, encouragement, support

Psychotic/Psychosis Disorders / Schizophrenia / Schizoaffective Disorder

• About Psychosis - discussions on early psychosis that offer insights from individuals, family members and mental health professionals

• Students with Psychosis - support group

• Schizophrenia-related Infographics - NIMH messages on schizophrenia in a shareable form

• Living Well with Schizophrenia - overview of signs, symptoms and treatments

• Schizophrenia & Psychosis Support - online support group

• Supportiv - peer to peer support

• Schizophrenia Alliance - peer support groups

• Schizoaffective Disorder - overview of signs, symptoms and treatments

PTSD / Trauma 

• Trauma Dissociation Self-Assessment - measures a wide variety of types of dissociation, including both problematic dissociative experiences, and normal dissociative experiences (e.g., day-dreaming) 

• PTSD-related Infographics - NIMH messages on post-traumatic stress disorder in a shareable form

• AADA PTSD Resources - resource links

• Veterans Affairs - resources for treatment / information for veterans with PTSD

• The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC) - charity in the UK supporting adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse (support line and resources)

• What is complex PTSD? - overview of signs, symptoms and treatments

• Out of the Storm - community for survivors of relational trauma with complex PTSD

• CPTSD Foundation - daily, affordable support groups to help in your healing journey 

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network - resources for families helping youth after school shootings

• Coping with Traumatic Events - overview & ways to cope

• National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative - resources and materials for parents, care givers, military families, educators and professionals

• Victim Support - charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales

• PTSD Resolution - helps UK veterans, reservists and their families with trauma and distress

• Intergenerational Trauma - overview, coping & interventions

• Understanding Intergenerational Trauma - overview of the impacts 

• Birth Trauma Association - support for anyone affected by birth trauma, including partners

Meditation / Mindfulness

• 10-minute meditation by Calm - to help you reconnect with the HERE and NOW

• Attention Retraining & Breathing Retraining - 3 free audio files

• Guided Meditations in MANY Languages - free resource from UCLA health

• More Breathing techniques  - you breathe all the time, everywhere you go, so here's more options for supportive breathing!

• The Free Mindfulness Project - mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and other closely related approaches

• Acceptance and Commitment - free therapeutic audio recordings