Mental health resources
These resources are a great place to start your journey toward improved mental health or to supplement the work you’re doing in therapy.
Trauma recovery
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma — Bessel van der Kolk
- The Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control and Becoming Whole — Arielle Schwartz
- Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence – From Domestic Abuse to Political Terror — Judith Lewis Herman
- Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others – Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky
- What Happened To You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing — Bruce D. Perry, Oprah Winfrey
Women’s personal growth
- Untamed — Glennon Doyle
- Setting Boundaries Will Set You Free: The Ultimate Guide to Telling the Truth, Creating Connection, and Finding Freedom — Nancy Levin
- The Gifts of Imperfection — Brené Brown
- Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle — Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
- The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive — Kristin Neff, Christopher K. Germer
Motherhood and parenting
- The Mother Dance: How Children Change Your Life — Harriet Lerner
- The Brave Art of Motherhood: Fight Fear, Gain Confidence, and Find Yourself Again — Rachel Marie Martin
- The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting: Raising Children with Courage, Compassion, and Connection — Brené Brown
- The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles, and Help Your Family Thrive — Daniel J. Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson
LGBTQ+
Anxiety and depression symptom management
Social justice
Crisis resources
- If you or someone you know has begun the process of harming themselves, immediately call 911 or go to the closest emergency room.
- If you or someone you know is contemplating harming themselves or struggling with another mental health emergency:
- Text “HOME” to the Crisis Text Line: 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
- National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE
- The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ crisis line): 1-866-488-7386, or text 202-304-1200