MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
MAKING WAY IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR JOURNEY
Explore this library of mental health resources to support mind-body wellness and enhance energy flow.
GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
A comprehensive resource for individuals and families affected by mental illness, offering advocacy, education, support, and public awareness. They have a helpline and local affiliates.
Helpful for: Broad support, education, and advocacy, general mental health information and connection to support groups.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline
A confidential, free, 24/7, 365-day-a-year information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Helpful for: Immediate, confidential support and referrals for mental health and substance use challenges.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
Helpful for: Critical for immediate crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
Career, Burnout & Wellbeing

Mayo Clinic - Job Burnout: How to Spot It and Take Action
An article providing a clear explanation of job burnout, its symptoms, potential causes, and practical steps individuals can take to address it.
Helpful for: Directly addresses career-related mental health challenges, offering actionable advice for clients experiencing burnout.

CDC - Providing Support for Worker Mental Health
While aimed at employers, this page offers valuable insights into work-related stress and burnout, and highlights the importance of healthy coping mechanisms. It also emphasizes the 988 Lifeline.
Helpful for: Provides a broader perspective on workplace mental health, useful for clients to understand systemic issues and self-care in a professional context.
MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS

UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC) - Free Guided Meditations
Offers a collection of free guided meditations that can be streamed or downloaded, suitable for various lengths and purposes. They also have an app.
Helpful for: Evidence-based mindfulness practices from a reputable university, accessible for personal practice and to share with clients.

Christopher Germer - Free Self-Compassion Meditations
Christopher Germer, a co-developer of the Mindful Self-Compassion program, offers free self-compassion meditations.
Helpful for: Specific focus on self-compassion, an important aspect of holistic well-being, with guided practices.
Holistic Approaches & Self-help tools

NAMI Montgomery County Ohio - Incorporating Holistic Mental Health Practices in Everyday Life
This article discusses the holistic approach to mental health, integrating various therapies like art therapy, talk therapy, massage, fitness, nutrition, yoga, and lifestyle improvements.
Helpful for: Aligns with a holistic perspective, providing a good overview of different complementary practices that clients might explore.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - Brochures and Fact Sheets
NIMH offers free, downloadable brochures and fact sheets on various mental disorders and related topics. These are expert-reviewed and available in multiple languages.
Helpful for: Credible, research-backed information on specific mental health conditions, useful for clients seeking to understand diagnoses or common mental health challenges.

Psychology Tools - Free Resources
This platform offers a selection of free, evidence-based resources like information handouts, worksheets, and exercises, many of which can be helpful for self-practice or as supplementary materials for clients. (Note: Many resources are behind a paywall, but the free ones are still valuable).
Helpful for: Practical, downloadable tools that clients can use for self-reflection, skill development, and reinforcing therapeutic concepts.
“The humanity we all share is more important than the mental illnesses we may not.”
―Elyn R. Saks
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