Mental Health Resources
Providers
In this in-depth guide, learn about the different types of mental health professionals, how to navigate insurance and billing, how to interview your provider, what red flags to look out for, and more.
Suicide Prevention
On this page, you will find resources for supporters and those struggling with suicidal ideation or thoughts of self-harm.
Articles
The MedCircle blog releases new articles each week, written by licenses social workers, therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
Videos
The MedCircle YouTube channel releases new mental health videos each week. For more in-depth series, you can explore our complete video library here.
Mental Health Videos On-Demand
Access select in-depth interviews featuring psychologists and psychiatrists on a variety of mental health topics.
Mental Health Resources
To see recommended mental health resources and videos from specific MedCircle doctors, click here.
General Mental Health
Organizations
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Mental Health America (MHA)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- American Psychiatric Association (for Parents & Families)
- National Institute of Mental Health
- Psychology Today
Books and Other Resources
- You Are Why You Eat by Dr. Ramani Durvasula
- Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Onesby James Clear
- The Stress-Less Life Podcast with Dr. Jenny Yip
- This Way Up Website includes courses, tips & tools
- Insight Timer App (for stress, anxiety, and sleep)
- Liberate App & Podcast – BIPOC meditations and resources
- Mindful Mondays: Transforming the Everyday to Claim Calm and Reduce Stress by Kimberly V. Dwyer PhD
- Mind and Emotions: A Universal Treatment for Emotional Disorders (New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) by Matthew McKay
- The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) by Martha Davis
- The Insomnia Workbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting the Sleep you Need (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) by Stephanie Silberman
- I am my Sister's Keeper: The Brown Girl’s Guide to Radical Healing by Dr. Jameca Woody Cooper
- Stop Self-Sabotage Activities by Dr. Judy Ho
- Unlearn Your Pain by Eric Keller
- The Mindbody Prescription: Healing the Body, Healing the Pain by John E. Sarno
- The Lies We Tell Ourselves: How to Face the Truth, Accept Yourself, and Create a Better Life by Jon Frederickson
Addiction & Substance Abuse
Organizations
Books & Other Resources
ADHD
Organizations
Books
- Book series by Russell A. Barkley PhD
Anxiety
Organizations
Books
- Productive, Successful YOU!: End Procrastination by Making Anxiety Work for You Rather Than Against You by Dr. Jenny Yip
- Exposure Therapy for Anxiety by Jonathan S. Abramowitz (Author), Brett J. Deacond (Author), Stephen P.H. Whiteside (Author)
- Stopping the Noise in Your Head: The New Way to Overcome Anxiety and Worryby Dr. Reid Wilson, PhD
- The Mindful Way through Anxiety: Break Free from Chronic Worry and Reclaim Your Life by Susan M. Orsillo
- Mastery of Your Anxiety and Panic: Workbook (Treatments That Work) by David H. Barlow and Michelle G. Craske
- What to Do When Bad Habits Take Hold: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Nail Biting and More (What to Do Guides for Kids) by Dawn Huebner
Bipolar Disorder
Crisis Support & Suicide Prevention
Organization Websites & Hotlines
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Hotline: 800.662.HELP (4357)
- Institute on Aging’s Friendship Line 800.971.0016
- The Trevor Project & Lifeline 866.488.7386
- LGBTQ National Help Center
- General: 888.843.4564
- Youth: 800.246.7743
- Senior: 888.234.7243
- National Runaway Site & Safeline 800.RUNAWAY
- Veterans Crisis Line 800.273.8255
- MedCircle Suicide Prevention and Education
Depression
Organizations
Eating Disorders
Organizations
- National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
- National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
- The Alliance for Eating Disorders
Treatment
Family Issues & Mental Health for Youth
Organizations
Books & Other Resources
- Freeing Your Child from Anxiety, Revised and Updated Edition: Practical Strategies to Overcome Fears, Worries, and Phobias and Be Prepared for Life – From Toddlers to Teens by Tamar Chansky Ph.D.
- Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Powerful, Practical Program for Parents of Children and Adolescents by Tamar Chansky Ph.D.
- The DBT Skills Workbook for Teens: A Fun Guide to Manage Anxiety and Stress, Understand Your Emotions and Learn Effective Communication by Teen Thrive
- 1-2-3 Magic: Gentle 3-Step Child & Toddler Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting by Thomas Phelan Ph.D.
- Parenting with Love and Logic: Teaching Children Responsibility by Foster Cline and Jim Fay
- Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions: Dialectical Behavior Therapy by Pat Harvey
- Skills to Help Your Child Regulate Emotional Outbursts and Aggressive Behaviorby Pat Harvey
- Children’s Book Series by Dawn Huebner
- Overcoming Dyslexia (2020 Edition): Second Edition, Completely Revised and Updated by Sally Shaywitz
- Use the Power of Emotional Mindfulness to Transform Your Relationshipsby Ronald J. Frederick PhD
- The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel
Grief & Bereavement
Organizations
OCD
Organizations
Books & Other Resources
- (App) NOCD: Effective care for OCD on Apple Android
- Exposure Therapy for Anxietyby Jonathan S. Abramowitz, Brett J. Deacon, Stephen P.H. Whiteside
- The Family Guide to Getting Over OCDby Jonathan S. Abramowitz
- Up and Down the Worry Hill: A Children’s Book about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and its Treatment by Aureen Pinto Wagner Ph.D
- Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Personalized Recovery Program for Living with Uncertainty by Jonathan Grayson
Personality Disorders
Books
- Should I Stay or Should I Go: Surviving A Relationship with a Narcissist by Dr. Ramani Durvasula
- “Don’t You Know Who I Am?”: How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility by Dr. Ramani Durvasula
Trauma & PTSD
Organizations
Books & Other Resources
Treatments & Medication
Books & Other Resources
- Stop Self-Sabotage: 6 Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way by Dr. Judy Ho
- The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living: A Guide to ACT by Russ Harris
Workplace Mental Health
Organizations
- Center for Workplace Mental Health
- Workplace Mental Health by MHA
International Mental Health Resources
International
Australia
Canada
- Crisis Services Canada Toll Free 1-833-456-4566
- Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
- Canadian Mental Health Association
- Bell Let’s Talk
- Mood Disorders Society of Canada
- Depression Hurts
- Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
UK & ROI
- Samaritans 116 123
- Hopeline UK
- Crisis Text Line: 50808
Europe
- European Emergency Number: 112
- Germany Emergency Number:
- German speaking: 0800 -111 0 222
- English speaking: 030-44 01 06 07
- Italy: 800 86 00 22
- European Federation of Association of Families of People with Mental Illness
South Africa
- Emergency Number 0861 322 322
- South African Federation for Mental Health
- The South African Depression & Anxiety Group
India
- Sumaitri Crisis Intervention India
- NIMHANS Institution & Helpline 080-46110007
Ireland
- Crisis Text Line: 85258
