For potentially life-threatening situations, call 911. Available 24 hours a day.
988 – Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, call or text 988 to talk to a trained crisis counselor. Available 24 hours a day. Calls are toll-free.
1-800-985-5990 -Disaster Distress Helpline
If you are in emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster, Call or text 1-800-985-5990. Available 24/7, multilingual and toll-free.
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness – Jonathan Haidt
A deep look at why today’s teens face rising anxiety and mental health challenges — and what parents and caregivers can do to help. Buy on Penguin Random House (The Anxious Generation)
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers – Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
An insightful guide to understanding teen emotions, helping girls navigate stress, relationships, and identity.
Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood – Lisa Damour, Ph.D.
Practical strategies for teenage girls to build confidence through life’s major developmental stages.
Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety – Shoshana S. Bennett, Ph.D. & Pec Indman
A compassionate, evidence‑based resource for moms experiencing prenatal or postpartum mood challenges. Buy on Amazon (Beyond the Blues)
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents – Lindsay C. Gibson, Ph.D.
Helps adults recognize and heal from the long‑term effects of growing up with emotionally unavailable parents.
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma – Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.
A foundational look at how trauma affects the brain and body — and how healing truly happens.
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment – Eckhart Tolle
Encourages presence and peace by learning to live fully in the present moment.
I Declare: 31 Promises to Speak Over Your Life – Joel Osteen
Daily affirmations to inspire hope, confidence, and spiritual encouragement.
The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms – Mary Beth Williams, Ph.D. & Soili Poijula, Ph.D.
Step‑by‑step exercises to help process traumatic stress and build resilience.
Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks – Seth J. Gillihan, Ph.D.
A practical CBT workbook to help shift unhelpful thinking patterns and reduce anxiety and depression. See on Barnes & Noble (Retrain Your Brain)
Punch Today in the Face: A Journal for Life’s Ups and Downs – Graphique de France
A self‑reflection journal designed to help you process emotions, track growth, and tackle life’s challenges with humor and intention. Punch Today in the Face
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu