Resources

Additional Resources

If you are experiencing a medical or psychiatric emergency or are in danger call 911 immediately.

DAILY SELF-CARE TOOLS

• Everything is Awful and I’m Not Okay: A one-page, printable list of questions to ask yourself when you’re feeling bad.

• Self-Care Starter Kit: University at Buffalo’s guide to starting a self-care routine that prioritizes wellness.

• You Feel Like Sh*t: An Interactive Self-Care Guide: As described, a choose-your-path guide to taking care of yourself on days when that’s difficult.

WELLNESS APPS

• 5 Minute Journal (iOS, Android): Daily journal for gratitude, positive reflections, and photos.

• BoosterBuddy (iOS, Android) Game-based self-care app offering self-care, medication and appointment reminders, mood tracking, and games to improve coping skills and socialization.

• Calm (Web, iOS, Android): Guided meditations accompanied by natural soundscapes.

• Calm Harm (Android, iOS): DBT-based app designed to help users manage the urge to self-harm.

• Daylio (iOS, Android): Daily mood tracker and microjournal.

• DBT Diary Card and Skills Coach (iOS): Coaching and ongoing support for users who are currently engaged in DBT with a therapist.

• Habitica (Web, iOS, Android): Gamified habit tracker and to-do list. Includes monthly self-care challenges from Take This.

• Headspace (iOS, Android): Paid guided meditation program.

• Mightier (Web): Paid clinically based games for kids with ADHD, ODD, or anxiety.

• MindShift (iOS, Android): Anxiety resources and coaching for teens and young adults.

• SleepCycle (iOS, Android): Sleep tracking and alarm clock.

• SuperBetter (Web, iOS, Android): Gamified app designed to increase resilience and encourage good habits.

• Stress and Anxiety Companion: Simplified CBT tools for dealing with anxiety and stress.

• Virtual Hope Box: Provides coping methods and tools for veterans and others. Designed for the U.S. Department of Defense.

• What’s Up (iOS, Android): CBT and ACT-based tools for dealing with anxiety and depression.

MINDFULNESS ADULTS

• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

• A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

• The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer

• The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav

• The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu

• The Little Book of Being by Dr. Diana Winston

• The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo

• The Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda

• The Art of Living by Thich Nhat Hanh

• Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn

• Making Space by Thich Nhat Hanh

• Buddha’s Brain by Rick Hanson

• The Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss

• Energy Medicine by Donna Eden

• Becoming Supernatural by Joe Dispenza

MINDFULNESS YOUTH

• Moose the Worry Mutt by Dr. Jaime Crowley

• A Handful of Quiet: Happiness in Four Pebbles by Thich Nhat Hanh

• Sitting Still Like a Frog by Eline Snel

• Good Morning Yoga by Mariam Gates

• Cosmic Kids Yoga by Jamie Amor 

ONLINE HARASSMENT SUPPORT

• Crash Override: A cybersecurity resource for those dealing with online harassment and anyone who wants to secure their online.

• IGDA’s Online Harassment Resource: A directory of tools and articles available to those dealing with online harassment.

• Speak Up & Stay Safe: A checklist for securing online and offline information to help avoid doxxing, or having your home address shared online.

RESOURCES FOR THOSE WHO STREAM ONLINE

• Creating a Culture of Support in the Gaming Community: A collection of tips for streamers from Take This, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and AdCouncil.

• Twitch Cares: Mental Health Support & Information Mental health resources for the Twitch community.

• YouTube Safety Center: Information on how to report self-harming or suicidal users to YouTube’s safety team.

Disclaimer: The following resources are listed to provide you with additional mental health care information. These resources are intended to complement, not replace, professional mental or medical health treatment. Guidance Teletherapy provides these resources at our sole discretion, but have not necessarily vetted or reviewed any particular resource. These resources are not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor endorse any specific resource. We assume no liability for the use of the resources and encourage you to use your own best judgment when reviewing them.