Anger
- Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames by Thich Nhat Hanh
- Anger Kills: Seventeen Strategies for Controlling the Hostility That Can Harm Your Health by Redford Williams
Anxiety
- The Anxiety and Worry Workbook: The Cognitive Behavioral Solution by David A. Clark and Aaron T. Beck
- The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook by Edmund J. Bourne PhD
Cancer
- Choices in Healing: Integrating the Best of Conventional and Complementary Approaches to Cancer Revised ed. Edition by Michael A. Lerner
- The Will to Live and Other Mysteries Audible Audiobook – Original recording by Rachel Naomi Remen (Author, Narrator), Sounds True (Publisher)
- Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds by Kelly A. Turner PhD
- Cancer As a Turning Point: A Handbook for People with Cancer, Their Families, and Health Professionals by Lawrence LeShan
- Meditation to Help You Fight Cancer by Belleruth Naparstek (January 1, 1991) Audio CD
- Healthy Immune System By Belleruth Naparstek
- A Meditation to Help with Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplantation by Belleruth Naparstek
- A Meditation to Promote Successful Surgery by Belleruth Naparstek (1992-01-01)
Communication:
- That’s Not What I Meant!: How Conversational Style Makes or Breaks Relationships by Deborah Tannen
- You’re the Only One I Can Tell: Inside the Language of Women’s Friendships by Deborah Tannen
- You’re Wearing That?: Understanding Mothers and Daughters in Conversation by Deborah Tannen
- I Only Say This Because I Love You: Talking to Your Parents, Partner, Sibs, and Kids When You’re All Adults by Deborah Tannen
- You Were Always Mom’s Favorite!: Sisters in Conversation Throughout Their Lives by Deborah Tannen
Couples
- Hold Me Tight: Your Guide to the Most Successful Approach to Building Loving Relationships by Sue Johnson
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert Paperback by John Gottman PhD (Author), Nan Silver (Author)
- Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples: Third Edition Paperback by Harville Hendrix Ph.D. (Author), Helen LaKelly Hunt PhD (Author)
- Getting the Love You Want Workbook: The New Couples’ Study Guide Paperback by Harville Hendrix Ph.D. (Author), Helen LaKelly Hunt Ph.D. (Author)
- You Just Don’t Understand: Women and Men in Conversation by Deborah Tannen
- The State of Affairs Rethinking Infidelity and Mating In Captivity 2 Books Collection Set By Esther Perel – A Book For Anyone Who Has Ever Loved by Esther Perel
- Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships Paperback by David Schnarch PhD (Author)
Death and Dying
- On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and Ira Byock M.D.
- Staring at the Sun: Overcoming the Terror of Death by Irvin D. Yalom
- The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully by Frank Ostaseski and Rachel Naomi Remen M.D.
Depression
- Lost Connections: Why You’re Depressed and How to Find Hope by Johann Hari
- The Emperor’s New Drugs: Exploding the Antidepressant Myth by Irving Kirsch
- Plato, Not Prozac!: Applying Eternal Wisdom to Everyday Problems by Lou Marinoff PhD
- The Mindful Way Through Depression: Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness (Book & CD) by Mark Williams, John Teasdale, et al.
- Overcoming Depression: A Self-Help Guide Using Cognitive Behavioral Techniques by Paul Gilbert
- When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron
- Real Happiness, 10th Anniversary Edition: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation by Sharon Salzberg
- The Emotional Life of Your Brain: How Its Unique Patterns Affect the Way You Think, Feel, and Live–and How You Can Change Them by Richard J. Davidson and Sharon Begley
- Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence by Rick Hanson
- Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin E. P. Seligman
- Positivity: Top-Notch Research Reveals the 3-to-1 Ratio That Will Change Your Life by Barbara Fredrickson
Grief
- On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, David Kessler , et al.
- Labyrinth of Loss: A Practical Framework for Processing and recovering from Grief by Laurie Beth Morales | Jul 1, 2019
- Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl , William J. Winslade, et al.
Mindfulness
- How to Meditate: A Guide to Self-Discovery by Lawrence LeShan and Rick Hanson
- How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind by Pema Chödrön
- The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh , Vo-Dihn Mai, et al.
- Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life(Book & CD)) Paperback by Jon Kabat-Zinn Ph.D. (Author)
- Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation In Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn
- Meditation for Beginners by Jack Kornfield Ph.D.
- Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of RAIN Audible Audiobook – Unabridged Tara Brach (Author, Narrator), Penguin Audio (Publisher)
- Real Happiness, 10th Anniversary Edition: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation by Sharon Salzberg
- The Art of Forgiveness, Lovingkindness, and Peace by Jack Kornfield
- Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg and Jon Kabat-Zinn
- The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions by Christopher K. Germer and Sharon Salzberg
- Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Kristin Neff
- The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
YouTube
- Thich Nhat Hanh – The Art of Mindful Living – Part 1
- Thich Nhat Hanh – The Art of Mindful Living – Part 2
Pain
- Back Sense: A Revolutionary Approach to Halting the Cycle of Chronic Back Pain by Dr. Ronald D. Siegel, Michael Urdang, et al.
- Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection Mass Market Paperback by John E. Sarno MD (Author)
- Managing Pain Before It Manages You, Fourth Edition by Margaret A. Caudill and Herbert Benson
- The Pain Survival Guide: How to Reclaim Your Life (APA Lifetools) Paperback – by Dennis C. Turk (Author), Ph.D. Winter, Frits (Author)
- Yoga for Pain Relief: Simple Practices to Calm Your Mind and Heal Your Chronic Pain (The New Harbinger Whole-Body Healing Series) Paperback by Kelly McGonigal (Author), Timothy McCall (Foreword)
Stress, Illness and Healing
- Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, Third Edition by Robert Sapolsky
- Full Catastrophe Living (Revised Edition): Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Thich Nhat Hanh
- You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter by Joe Dispenza
- Guided Meditations for Self-Healing: Essential Practices to Relieve Physical and Emotional Suffering and Enhance Recovery by Jack Kornfield and Sounds True
- Meditations to Relieve Stress by Belleruth Naparstek (1995-01-01)
- The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) by Martha Davis PhD, Elizabeth Robbins Eshelman MSW, et al.
- Opening Up by Writing It Down, Third Edition: How Expressive Writing Improves Health and Eases Emotional Pain by James W. Pennebaker, Joshua M. Smyth, et al.
- Expressive Writing: Words that Heal Paperback by James Pennebaker (Author), John Evans (Author)
- The Upside o f Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It by Kelly McGonigal
- Healing Words: The Power of Prayer and the Practice of Medicine by Larry Dossey
Trauma, Resiliency and Post-Traumatic Growth
- The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma by James S. Gordon M.D.
- Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness by Rick Hanson Ph.D and Forrest Hanson
- Breathing: The Master Key to Self Healing by Andrew Weil MD and Sounds True
- Healing Trauma: Guided Imagery for Posttraumatic Stress: Health Journeys by Belleruth Naparstek and Health Journeys
Wellness
- 8 Weeks to Optimum Health: A Proven Program for Taking Full Advantage of Your Body’s Natural Healing Power by Andrew Weil
- Natural Health, Natural Medicine: The Complete Guide to Wellness and Self-Care for Optimum Health by Andrew Weil, MD
- Breathing: A Beginner’s Guide to Increased Health and Vitality by Ken Cohen and Sounds True
- A Meditation to Promote General Wellness by Belleruth Naparstek and Health Journeys
- By Belleruth Naparstek. – A Meditation for Relaxation and Wellness. by Belleruth Naparstek.
- Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown
- The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brené Brown
- Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman Ph.D., Barrett Whitener, et al.
Mental Health Links
The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information. Please also check the additional links provided for physical health for a more comprehensive understanding of your over-all well-being. The following is not meant to be a comprehensive list, nor is it an endorsement of the content of the sites.
Associations & Institutes
- American Psychiatric Association
- American Psychological Association
- American Psychological Society
- Center for Mental Health Services
- Mental Health America
- MentalHealth.gov/
- National Institute of Mental Health
- National Sleep Foundation
- National Women’s Health Resource Center
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Suicide Awareness and Hotlines
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
- Suicide: Read This First
Depression
- Bipolar Disorder News – Pendulum.org
- Depression and How Therapy Can Help
- Depression Screening
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- National Center for PTSD
- Give an Hour— for veterans and their families
- National Center for PTSD Real Warriors (U.S. Department of Defense)— for veterans and their families
- The Gift From Within
- Sidran Institute
Addiction and Recovery
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Resources
- Center for On-Line Addiction
- Web of Addictions
Personality Disorders
Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
- Childhelp USA®
- Questions and Answers about Memories of Childhood Abuse
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website
Medication
- DrugWatch.com provides up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications, including details about associated side effects.
Physical Health Links
The following resources are general resources to support overall well-being and physical health. The resources are intended to complement, not replace, professional medical advice.
Medications and Health Supplements
- Medical Encyclopedia
- Medications, FDA
- Medication, Internet Mental Health
- Medications, PDR
- Medline, Comparison
- Multivitamins
- The People Pharmacy
Women’s Health
Fitness
General Health
- WebMD
- National Center for Biotechnology Information
- Your Disease Risk
- Mayo Clinic
- Duke Integrative Medicine
Conditions