Websites

The information found on this page should not be used to self-diagnose or self-medicate. This information is provided to help bring awareness about mental health issues. If you suspect you might be dealing with one of the topics listed here, please make an appointment to see a trained mental health professional. If you are in a crisis, please contact your nearest crisis center.

Living Your Best Life

Why We Need to Stop Chasing Success and Start Enjoying the Little Things in Life, by Mercy Torres

Your Healthiest Self: Wellness Toolkits from the National Institutes of Health

Caring for Your Mental Health from the National Institute of Mental Health

Depression & Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

I feel guilty about being depressed. Mental Health America Website

6 Simple Ways to Combat Your Seasonal Depression, by Ellen O'Brien

5 Physical Signs of Depression, by Lisa Turner

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), American Psychiatric Association

A blog post by Harpreet Duggal, MD, about using bright light therapy to treat depression

Nutrition

10 Nutritionists Share Tips for Enjoying the Holidays, by Elizabeth Shaw, MS, RDN, CPT

Anxiety

Why having a pet helps with anxiety, by Elizabeth Jones

Yoga Nidra: Help With Sleep and Anxiety, by Jake Panasevich, E-RYT

Yoga

We Found The 9 Best Yoga YouTube Channels, by Ellen O'Brien

Resilience and Coping Skills

18 Things to Do When You're Feeling Lonely, According to Experts, by Adele Jackson-Gibson

Stress and Coping by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Elemy's world-class behavioral health care helps children navigate autism, ADHD, anxiety and more. Elemy connects clients with providers, offering a more personalized level of care.

Embrace Autism is a site developed by Dr. Natalie Engelbrecht MSc RP ND & Martin Silvertant B.Des that aims to bring you research and experience-based autism content; to help you better understand yourself, empower yourself, embrace your advantages, and overcome your challenges. Includes self-assessments.

Drugs and Alcohol

If you're curious to know if you or someone you know might have a problem with drugs or alcohol, you can check out the Alcohol Rehab Guide. This site is a public web guide sharing information on alcohol, addiction, and recovery. In light of uncertainty and stress, page on treatment talks about the various types of treatment for alcohol-use and ways to seek help during the pandemic. The website also features additional clinically reviewed articles about addiction and recovery.

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