Resources
Recommended Books (available through your local independent bookstore or online retailer):
These are a some of my favorite mental health and wellness books. Education = power = resilience! If you have a favorite book you’d like to see on this list please send an email to julia@easternskywellness.com.
The Gifts of Imperfection, by Brene Brown
ADHD 2.0, by Edward Hallowell, MD and John Ratey, MD.
The Depression and Bipolar Workbook: 30 Ways to Lift Your Mood & Strengthen the Brain, by Chris Aiken, MD
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, by Bessel van der Kolk (content may be triggering for some)
The Myth of Normal, by Gabor Mate, MD with Daniel Mate
Say Goodnight To Insomnia, by Gregg Jacobs, PhD
The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors, by Lama Rod Owens
Start Where You Are, by Pema Chodron
The Mindful Way through Depression, by M. Williams, J. Teasdale, Z. Segal, and J. Kabat-Zinn
The Miracle of Mindfulness, by Thich Nhat Hanh
This Is Your Brain On Food, by Uma Naidoo, MD
The Healthy Mind Cookbook, by Rebecca Katz
Recommended Websites:
These websites are are full of helpful information.
Mental Health America Mental Health America is the nation's leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and illness prevention.
National Alliance on Mental Illness The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. They have support groups for families and individuals including peer support groups.
https://namimaine.org/maines-mental-health-resource-database/ NAMI Maine state resources directory.
Guided Meditations, Tara Brach Many free meditations by Tara Brach.
https://climatepsychologyalliance.org Climate Psychology Alliance provides counseling and support for people struggling with worry about climate and the health of the planet.
https://www.dbsalliance.org/ Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. Resources, tools, support groups, and more.
https://afsp.org/ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
LGBTQIA+ Resources:
If you have a favorite LGBTQIA+ resource, please let me know by sending an email to julia@easternskywellness.com.
Psychedelic medicine and safe use:
If there is one site I could recommend related to psychedelics, it is Fireside Project. Learn about “Harm Reduction” and find tips regarding safety. Many people are interested in psychedelics and if that is you then I recommend having as much education on the subject as possible so that you can be informed. There is a lot of misinformation out there as well so be aware of that, and ask lots of questions.
Recommended Apps:
These are apps I often recommend to my clients. They are all free (or have a free version that is more than adequate). If you have a favorite mental health app I would love to learn about it — please send an email to julia@easternskywellness.com with the details.
eMoods Bipolar Mood Tracker (free version)
Insight Timer (meditation timer, guided meditations, other)
AudioDharma (dharma talks, guided meditations. Gil Fronsdal offers a great meditation instruction on this site and is the lead teacher at Insight Meditation Center in CA)
CBT-i Coach (for insomnia/sleeplessness)