Online Resources

Here are some online sources that we have found helpful; maybe you will too:

Mindfulness

10% Happier

 

For Parents of Young Children:

A Fine Parent

PBS Parenting 

 

For Parents of Kids, Toddler through Teens:

Parent Tool Kit

Bradley Hospital – Mental Health Care for Children

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

For Adults or Children with ADD/ADHD:

ADD Association

ADDITUDE Magazine 

 

Some APPS That May Assist Good Mental Health:

Smiling Mind (App Store and Google Play) – launch a regular practice of mindfulness meditation, broken down by age group (ranging from age 7 to adult).

Mindshift (App Store and Google Play) – focuses on anxiety management as well as practicing during calm times; techniques included are for handing perfectionism, test anxiety, panic attacks, and more.

Moment (App Store) – easy way to track how much time you spend on your phone each day (talking, scrolling, social media, texting, etc.). Studies have shown a strong correlation between heavy smartphone use and stress, depression, and anxiety.

WhatsMyM3 (App Store and Google Play) – though not a diagnostic tool, checklists included can be good indicators of whether counseling would be beneficial for anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD.

Calm (App Store) – soothing pictures and sounds provide small but manageable bites of “calm;” options include music, meditation, and sleep suggestions.

 

Self Help Programs:

Alcohalics Anonymous

Al-Anon Family Groups 

Recovery Dharma

Smart Recovery

Co-Dependent Anonymous

Families Anonymous