General Mental Health Resources

  • Text 988 to access a suicide and crisis lifeline

    https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/

  • 24 hour crisis hotline. Confidential, does not use tracking/caller ID.

    https://samaritansnyc.org/24-hour-crisis-hotline/

  • Research, fundraising, and advocacy for suicide prevention. Helping survivors who have lost loved ones find resources to help in times of need.

    https://afsp.org/about-afsp/

  • Treatment locator

    https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

  • The nation’s biggest anti-sexual violence organization. Helping individuals cope with sexual assault. They work to provide education, research, and advocacy for individuals who feel like they don’t have a voice.

    Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE

    Free, Confidential, 24/7.

  • Crisis services, advocacy, research, peer support, and public education to help LGBTQ+ communities.

    https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

  • Providing programs, education, advocacy, and research to help LGBTQ+ communities. Open in the city, Bronx and Brooklyn.

    https://callen-lorde.org/

Workbooks

  • Kai Tai Kevin Qiu, M.D. - Emotionally Immature Parents Workbook

  • Steven Hayes Ph.D. - Get Out of Your Mind & Into Your Life

  • Russ Harris Ph.D. - Trauma-Focused ACT (for practitioners)

  • Marshall B. Rosenberg - Nonviolent Communication

Books

  • Stephanie Foo - What my Bones Know

  • Mariel Buque, Ph.D. - Break the Cycle

  • Bessel von der Kolk, M.D. - The Body Keeps the Score

  • Pete Walker - Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving

#Self-Care

Meditation

The late Thich Nhat Hanh gives many different teachings on meditation

Clarity despite the noise

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A clearing in rough waters

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Quiet the fire alarm

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Peace is possible

Clarity despite the noise 〰️ A clearing in rough waters 〰️ Quiet the fire alarm 〰️ Peace is possible

Mindfulness

Recognizing your feelings without passing judgment on them as you experience them is the discipline of mindfulness. Find out more about the advantages of practicing mindfulness and how to do so.

I see you growing despite insecurities

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Breaking intergenerational cycles

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Making waves

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Destigmatizing mental health

I see you growing despite insecurities 〰️ Breaking intergenerational cycles 〰️ Making waves 〰️ Destigmatizing mental health

Release Tension with PMR

Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a superb relaxation technique that aids in bringing on a deep state of relaxation in the muscles. Mental peace and relaxation follow physical calmness.