Resources

Emergency

If you are in a crisis, reach out to the following numbers:

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or text 988
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• The Trevor Project for LGBT Youth: Call 866-488-7386 / Text START to 678678
• DeafLEAD Crisis Line: Call 321-800-DEAF (3323) / Text HAND to 839863

WRAP Model

Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is an action plan that lets you take control of your mental health.

With WRAP, you can:

• Identify tools that work for your mental health
• Develop a plan to stay on track with your life and wellness goals
• Identify warning signs and what to do when things start going off track
• Outline how you want people to support you in the event of a mental health crisis

Get more information from the official website or download the app on Apple Store or Google Play.

Find A Therapist

To learn about the differences between different degrees and what each therapist has to offer, please check out this article that breaks down the different degrees and specialties in the mental health field.

To find a therapist, you can try using psychologytoday.com to find someone near your location.

Therapy Modules

Learning about different modules can help you make informed decisions about your treatment.

Here are some links to check out to learn more:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Mindfulness

Try some free resources to help you with your mindfulness practice.

Meditation:

• Smiling Mind (app)

Focus:

• Avocation (app)

Yoga:

• Yoga with Adrienne

Recommended Reading

Bipolar I:

• An Unquiet Mind - Kay Redfield Jamison

Bipolar II:

• I'm Telling the Truth but I'm Lying - Bassey Ikpi

Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type:

• Collective Schizophrenias - Esme Weijun Wang

Depression:

• Adventures in Depression [pt1] [pt2] from Hyperbole and a Half - Allie Brosh

Trauma:

• What My Bones Know - Stephanie Foo