Self-Help Tools
Mindfulness and Meditation
Headspace
- Website: www.headspace.com
- Guided meditation and mindfulness exercises to reduce stress, improve focus, and enhance mental clarity.
Insight Timer
- Website: www.insighttimer.com
- Free app offering guided meditations, sleep aids, and mindfulness practices.
Stress and Anxiety Management
Calm
- Website: www.calm.com
- Resources for managing stress, including sleep stories, breathing exercises, and guided relaxation.
MindTools for Stress Management
- Website: www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTCS_00.htm
- Articles and practical tools to manage and reduce stress effectively.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Tools
MoodGym
- Website: www.moodgym.com.au
- An interactive self-help program based on CBT principles to improve mental health.
CBT Thought Record Worksheet
- Website: www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/cbt-thought-record.pdf
- A free, downloadable worksheet for tracking and challenging negative thoughts.
Sleep Improvement Tools
Sleep Foundation Resources
- Website: www.sleepfoundation.org
- Tips and tools for improving sleep quality and addressing sleep-related issues.
CBT-I Coach
- Website: www.ptsd.va.gov/appvid/mobile/cbticoach_app.asp
- A mobile app designed to help individuals improve sleep through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).
Mood Tracking and Journaling
Daylio
- Website: www.daylio.net
- A mobile app that combines mood tracking and journaling to help you understand patterns in your emotions.
Gratitude Journal App
- Website: www.gratefulness.org
- A journaling tool for cultivating gratitude and positive thinking.
Exercise and Mental Health
Nike Training Club App
- Website: www.nike.com/ntc-app
- Free workouts and fitness guidance to help improve mental and physical well-being.
Yoga with Adriene
- Website: www.yogawithadriene.com
- Free yoga videos for relaxation, stress relief, and mindfulness.
Substance Use Support
SMART Recovery Toolbox
- Website: www.smartrecovery.org
- Tools and resources for managing addiction and building healthy habits.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Resources
- Website: www.aa.org
- Self-help resources and meeting directories for those seeking support with alcohol use.
Grief and Loss Support
GriefShare
- Website: www.griefshare.org
- Support groups and resources for coping with the loss of a loved one.
The Dougy Center
- Website: www.dougy.org
- Resources for children, teens, and adults experiencing grief.
External Links to Reputable Organizations
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Website: www.nami.org
NAMI is a leading mental health organization in the U.S. providing support, education, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Mental Health America (MHA)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Website: www.mhanational.org
MHA is dedicated to promoting mental health awareness, prevention, and treatment. It provides free resources and tools for mental wellness and advocacy for policy change.
American Psychological Association (APA)
American Psychological Association (APA)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Website: www.apa.org
The APA is a premier scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the U.S., offering resources for practitioners, researchers, and individuals seeking information on mental health.
Mental Health Colorado
American Psychological Association (APA)
American Psychological Association (APA)
Website: mentalhealthcolorado.org
A nonprofit organization advocating for access to mental health services across Colorado. They provide resources, policy updates, and connections to local providers.