Resources
Access to reliable information can be an important part of the healing process. We’ve compiled a selection of trusted, research-based organizations that provide education, tools, and support for a range of mental health concerns.
These resources are for educational purposes and are not a substitute for professional care.
Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7 confidential crisis support):
www.988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line (24/7 crisis text support for emotional distress):
www.crisistextline.org
ADHD
ADDitude Magazine (ADHD Parenting, ADHD Adults):
Child Mind Institute (Parent's Guide to ADHD, Parents Guide to ADHD Medication, Teacher's Guide to ADHD in the Classroom)
Children and Adults with ADHD (The National Resource Center on ADHD)
Understood.org (ADHD, learning differences, and parent support):
www.understood.org
Books:
Driven to Distraction by Hallowell and Ratey
Delivered from Distraction by Hallowell and Ratey
Podcasts:
Shining with ADHD by The Childhood Collective – ADHD parenting
All Things Sensory by Harkla – sensory processing and Occupational Therapy related advice
Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) (Tools & resources for anxiety & depression):
www.adaa.org
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (Research-based mental health info):
www.nimh.nih.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (Mental health support & treatment locators):
www.samhsa.gov
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Society of America (Autism advocacy, support & education):
www.autism-society.org
Autism Speaks (Toolkits, family resources & research):
www.autismspeaks.org
Autism Navigator (Video examples & evidence-based support for families):
www.autismnavigator.com
Children and Teens
Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA Division 53) (Evidence-based child & teen therapy resources):
www.effectivechildtherapy.org
Child Mind Institute (Research-informed child & teen mental health resources):
www.childmind.org
Couples
The Gottman Institute (Research-based relationship education & tools):
www.gottman.com
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) (Information on family & couples therapy):
www.aamft.org
Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) (Education, screening, & support resources):
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) (Professional research & treatment guidance):
www.aedweb.org
Parenting and Family Support
The Center on the Developing Child – Harvard University (Child development & family support research):
www.developingchild.harvard.edu
American Psychological Association – Parenting Resources (Parenting tips & evidence-based guidance):
www.apa.org/topics/parenting
Podcast:
Good Inside by Dr. Becky (general parenting advice/parenting neurodiverse children)
Trauma and PTSD
National Center for PTSD (A division of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs providing research-based information on trauma, PTSD, and evidence-based treatments for adults and children.)
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) (A global organization dedicated to advancing trauma research and promoting evidence-based treatment for traumatic stress.)
https://istss.org
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) (Provides information about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy for trauma and related concerns.)
https://www.emdria.org