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How to know if a therapist is right for you?
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General
General
We are currently in amidst waves of drug shortages (Like you had to be reminded! 🙃). Here is the FDA Database where you can look up Current, Resolved and Discontinued Drug Shortages to find out about your medication - FDA Drug Shortage Database
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Peer Classes in NYC (Zoom and in Person)
American Psychological Association (APA)
MedlinePlus - Database and articles providing medication, health and mental health information. It is a service of the National Library of Medicine (NLM), the world's largest medical library, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
National Institute of Mental Health
Anxiety & Depression Association of America
The International OCD Foundation
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
"The Well" Newsletter from The New York Times
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) - Behavioral Tech - "What is DBT?"
19 of the Best Mental Health TED Talks (from Monarch's Blog post "Therapy 101," May 2, 2023). A great compilation of TED talks on therapy, stigma, research on mental illness and wellness, self-care, and mental health issues such as anxiety, ADHD, depression.
"Screened Out" - A 70-min documentary on how our use of screens and social media is altering our attention and children's brain and social-emotional development. *** Highly Recommend!!. See below for longer description.
Ninjas Know the CBT Triangle - This is a YouTube link to the illustrated book written by the author of the children's book series "A Spot of Emotion," but is quite advanced for kids and a good simple explanation of the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach for adults. Some of her series includes: Emotionally Intelligent Ninja | Emotionally Intelligent Ninja | Impulsive Ninja
Reading
Reading
Articles
Articles
Does Digital Therapy Work As Well As Face-to-Face? Psychology Today (Sept. 30, 2022).
8 Reasons to See an Out-of-Network Therapist, Zencare (Accessed Oct. 6, 2022).
"The concept of Impostor Syndrome has become ubiquitous. Critics, and even the idea’s originators, question its value... The psychologists who developed the concept never imagined its current ubiquity."
Teens Turn to TikTok in Search of a Mental Health Diagnosis. The New York Times by Christina Caron (Oct. 29, 2022). - While social media can help people feel less alone, using it to evaluate symptoms has several downsides.
Best Foods for Mood and Mental Health, Pollen Magazine (Jan. 4, 2023). - Link
Teens Turn to TikTok in Search of a Mental Health Diagnosis. The New York Times by Christina Caron (Oct. 29, 2022).
While social media can help people feel less alone, using it to evaluate symptoms has several downsides.
How to Set Boundaries with Yourself. Psychology Today (Jan. 1, 2023).
Does Your Child Have an Unhealthy Relationship to Social Media? Here’s How to Tell. The New York Times (May 23, 2023).
Chronic Pain and Mental Health (Updated June 2023).
Attunement
Attunement
The Power of Attunement from Parenting Success Network (Jan. 22, 2019).
Finding Emotional Connection/Attunement from All Emotional Matters.
How Emotional Attunement Can Transform Your Relationships from EmotionalEnhancement (Oct. 14, 2018).
Self-Compassion, Vulnerability & "Hustle Culture"
Self-Compassion, Vulnerability & "Hustle Culture"
"The Power of Vulnerability," TED talk by Brene Brown (2010).
Interview with Kristen Neff on Self-Compassion via PsychAlive.org interviewing Dr. Kristin Neff - See her interview below on the A Slight Change of Plans podcast.
Podcasts
Podcasts
A Slight Change of Plans with Maya Shankar - "Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year 2021. Editor's Note: Maya Shankar blends compassionate storytelling with the science of human behavior to help us understand who we are and who we become in the face of a big change." - Apple | Spotify
The Science of Self-Compassion with Kristin Neff - Apple | Spotify
Self-compassion isn't selfish, says psychologist Kristin Neff, a pioneer in research on the topic. Kristin busts cultural myths about self-compassion, such as the idea that it makes us lazy or self-indulgent, and explains why it’s actually a more effective motivational tool than self-criticism. She also breaks down why fostering more self-compassion is a better strategy than trying to boost self-esteem and offers some simple practices for being kinder to ourselves.
Changing Your Mind with Adam Grant - Apple | Spotify
One thing that can hold us back from becoming better versions of ourselves is when we stubbornly cling to old beliefs and ways of thinking. So, for the second installment of our New Year’s guide to the science of change, Maya handpicks an interview from the archives with Adam Grant, psychologist and author of the book “Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know.” Adam gives us strategies for cultivating a more open mind. Plus, Maya and Adam debate the merits of imposter syndrome and the importance of revisiting our fundamental beliefs about the world, not just our opinions.
The Science of Our Inner Voice with Ethan Kross - Apple | Spotify
Psychology professor Ethan Kross is an expert on the science of introspection, and the role our inner voice plays in shaping our sense of well-being. While our inner voice has a lot of benefits, it can sometimes turn negative and lead to what Ethan calls “mental chatter.” In this episode, we discuss science-based strategies for how to rein in our mental chatter so we can live happier, healthier lives.
Hidden Brain with Shankar Vedantam - Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships. - Apple | Spotify
Who Do You Want To Be? (Jan. 2, 2023) - What psychology can teach us about living our most authentic lives. We all have to make certain choices in life, such as where to live and how to earn a living. Parents and peers influence our major life choices. But they can also steer us in directions that leave us deeply unsatisfied. Psychologist Ken Sheldon studies the science of figuring out what you want. He says there are things we can do to make sure our choices align with our deepest values.
NPR's Invisibilia - "Unseeable forces control human behavior and shape our ideas, beliefs, and assumptions. Invisibilia—Latin for invisible things—fuses narrative storytelling with science that will make you see your own life differently."
Esther Perel (a top thought leader on relationships).
Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel - Esther counsels real couples. Apple | Spotify
How's Work? - Spotify | Apple - Esther brings a new perspective to the invisible forces that shape workplace dynamics, connections, and conflict through one-time therapy sessions with coworkers, cofounders, and colleagues.
Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch - Apple
Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris - Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music.
Episodes are grouped into "Collections" like Relationships, Taming Anxiety, Getting Fit Sanely and The Dalai Lama's Guide to Happiness | Book | Free Guided Meditations | Meditation App - "The Dalai Lama's Guide to Happiness"
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos - Apple | Spotify
We often think of yoga as a physical exercise – but a centuries-old Sanskrit text, The Yoga Sutras, share teachings intended to improve both the body and mind. The author, Patanjali, makes clear that the poses and stretches are only part of picture – we also need to be kind, contemplative and grounded. Jessamyn Stanley (yoga teacher and author of Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance) takes Dr Laurie Santos through Patanjali’s text – saying its lessons “can be applied in every circumstance, no matter who you are or where you are”.
Screen Time
Screen Time
Does Your Child Have an Unhealthy Relationship to Social Media? Here’s How to Tell. The New York Times (May 23, 2023).
Teens Turn to TikTok in Search of a Mental Health Diagnosis. The New York Times by Christina Caron (Oct. 29, 2022). - While social media can help people feel less alone, using it to evaluate symptoms has several downsides.
"Screened Out" - A 70-min documentary on how our use of screens and social media is altering our attention and children's brain and social-emotional development. *** Highly Recommend!! - IMBDB | Amazon
Description from Common Sense Media: "Parents Need to Know: Parents need to know that Screened Out is a documentary that explores screen time overuse, whether it's an addiction, and what effects it has on individuals and society. There are lots of strong messages about the damage that too much screen time can do to individuals and to society -- and about how the time parents spend in front of screens sends a powerful signal to kids. Cyberbullying, self-harm, and suicide are explored without direct depictions or gory details. An animation shows a cartoon rat getting an electric shock in an experiment. Brief footage of a video game shows animated shooting and blood splatter. Note: The film uses data from Common Sense Media studies about age-appropriate screen use, as well as an on-camera interview with Common Sense Media founder Jim Steyer.
Grief & Loss During COVID-19
Grief & Loss During COVID-19
You can find more on Grief (death-related, Ambiguous Loss, Friendship Loss, Career Loss, etc.) on the Grief Resources page. NY State Psychological Association's Remarks
Adulting
Adulting
Do you sometimes forget to take your medication? This little pill holder keychain is discreet and comes in different sizes - Amazon Link
Apps for iPhone/iPad/iWatch
Apps for iPhone/iPad/iWatch
Telehealth for Simple Practice (for video sessions not on Zoom)
Time Timer (visual count down timer for the Pomodoro Method)
Session - like the Time Timer but also includes mindful breathing, notes and tracking.
Additional Mental Health App suggestions for Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, PTSD, Habit Forming, etc.
Additional Mental Health App suggestions for Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, PTSD, Habit Forming, etc.
Apps Suggestions from Wesleyan University Counseling & Psychological Services
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