General Resources
Trusted places to learn, and a few things I recommend.
A few places, books, and apps I trust when patients want to learn more.
Learn about a condition
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NIMH Health Topics (opens in a new tab)
Plain-language overviews of mental health conditions.
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NAMI: Mental Health Conditions (opens in a new tab)
Conditions explained, with what to expect.
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NIMH: ADHD in Adults (opens in a new tab)
A short, plain overview of adult ADHD.
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MedlinePlus: Look up your medication (opens in a new tab)
Ad-free, plain-language information on any medicine you take.
medlineplus.gov
Books I recommend
- The Happiness TrapRuss Harris A friendly guide to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for worry, low mood, and stress. (opens in a new tab)
- The Road Less TraveledM. Scott Peck A classic on discipline, love, and personal growth. It has some spiritual themes. (opens in a new tab)
- Scattered MindsGabor Maté A personal look at ADHD. Maté ties it to early stress, which isn’t the standard view. (opens in a new tab)
- Bipolar, Not So MuchChris Aiken & James Phelps Explains the mood spectrum between depression and bipolar disorder, and what helps. (opens in a new tab)
Apps
- Apps for insomnia
Two free apps from the VA that teach cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia. CBT-i Coach is meant to be used with a clinician. Insomnia Coach is a self-guided five-week program.
- eMoods: bipolar mood tracker
A free mood diary built for bipolar disorder. It tracks highs, lows, irritability, sleep, and medications, and it makes a monthly PDF you can bring to your visit.
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