Mental Health & Wellness Resources

In today’s busy world, with all the demands of life, work, parenthood, marriage, and social connections, it can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry! Whether you prefer one-on-one support or group connections, we offer a carefully curated list of helpful resources. These tools will empower you with mental health techniques and tips to help you zen out whenever life gets challenging!

🧠 Mental Health Education & Information

• Mental Health America (MHA)
  Offers free mental health screenings, articles, toolkits, and wellness programs.
  
• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
  Science-based educational resources on mental disorders, treatments, and research.
  
• Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI)
  Free downloadable self-help workbooks and modules (CBT-based) for anxiety, depression, perfectionism, etc.
  
• Psychology Tools
• Free psychological self-help resources, worksheets, and guides.

🧘 Mindfulness, Meditation & Stress Relief

• UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center
  Free guided meditations in English and Spanish.
  
• Insight Timer
  Free app with 100,000+ meditations, music, and sleep aids. Excellent for mindfulness and stress.
  
• Smiling Mind
  Free app with structured mindfulness programs, including for kids and teens.
  
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Online Course
• A completely free 8-week MBSR course, self-guided and based on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s model.

📚 Courses & Workshops

• Coursera – The Science of Well-Being (Yale)
  A popular free course about building happiness habits and reframing thought patterns.
  
• edX – The Science of Happiness
  UC Berkeley course exploring psychological research behind well-being.
  
• FutureLearn – Psychology and Mental Health Courses
• Free to audit, covering trauma, mental health first aid, anxiety, and more.

🤝 Community, Peer Support, and Helplines

• 7 Cups
  Free emotional support from trained listeners and peers (also offers therapy at a cost).
  
• Reddit: r/mentalhealth
  Peer support and shared experiences. (Note: not a replacement for professional care.)
  
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• Educational resources, peer-led support groups (online and local), and helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI

🧾 Workbooks, Journaling & CBT Tools

• Therapist Aid
  Evidence-based worksheets and guides on coping skills, DBT, boundaries, and more.
  
• MoodGYM
  Interactive CBT training program for preventing depression and anxiety (developed by Australian National University).
  
• GetSelfHelp.co.uk
• Practical CBT tools and worksheets covering a wide range of mental health challenges.

🌈 Inclusive Mental Health

• The Trevor Project
  Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. Also includes a wide range of mental health resources.
  
• Mental Health Resources for BIPOC
  List of support networks, directories, and education tailored for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.