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
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Crisis Text Line (24/7 crisis text support for emotional distress):
www.crisistextline.org
ADHD
ADDitude Magazine (ADHD Parenting, ADHD Adults):
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Child Mind Institute (Parent's Guide to ADHD, Parents Guide to ADHD Medication, Teacher's Guide to ADHD in the Classroom)
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Children and Adults with ADHD (The National Resource Center on ADHD)
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Understood.org (ADHD, learning differences, and parent support):
www.understood.org
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Books:
Driven to Distraction by Hallowell and Ratey
Delivered from Distraction by Hallowell and Ratey
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Podcasts:
Shining with ADHD by The Childhood Collective – ADHD parenting
All Things Sensory by Harkla – sensory processing and Occupational Therapy related advice
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Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA) (Tools & resources for anxiety & depression):
www.adaa.org
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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) (Research-based mental health info):
www.nimh.nih.gov
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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
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Autism Speaks (Toolkits, family resources & research):
www.autismspeaks.org
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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
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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
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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
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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
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American Psychological Association – Parenting Resources (Parenting tips & evidence-based guidance):
www.apa.org/topics/parenting
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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
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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
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