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- General Mental Health Apps/Resources
- Meditation Apps and Courses
- Health Anxiety
- Joyful Movement
- PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Sleep and Insomnia
- Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Kids Apps and Online Resources
- Parenting LGBTQIA+ Youths
- Couples
- Shame and Vulnerability
- Podcasts
- Blogs from Experts in Mental Health
- Organizations
- Crisis Resources
General Mental Health Apps/Resources
- How We Feel App RecommendedFree
Get to know the relationship between your feelings, thoughts, and actions. Knowledge is power and this app will help you figure out the links to start making shifts. How We Feel App - Atlas of Emotions Free
With the support of the Dhali Lama, Drs. Ekmans created an atlas of emotions drawing on decades of research. This website includes basics to help you understand emotions and cope with them in the moment. Atlas of Emotions - Back to Top
Meditation Apps and Courses
- Headspace App Recommended
(14 day free trial)
Excellent courses for learning about mindfulness and refining your practice. Get the App - Insight Timer App Recommended
(Free and some paid features)
Extensive library of meditations/relaxation exercises.
Recommended instructors: Kristy Arbon, Colette Power, Tara Brach, and Sharon Salzberg Get the App - Calm App
(7 day free trial)
Get the App - UCLA Mindful App Free
Get the App - Mindfulness Coach App Free
Great for starting your mindfulness journey. Get the App - Insight LA
Virtual and in person mindfulness courses and classes in Los Angeles. insightla.org - Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) RecommendedFree
Excellent website that includes resources on MSC, practices, meditations, and an overview of the research behind MSC. self-compassion.org/self-compassion-practices/ - Donation-Based Mindfulness Practice Groups
Practice mindful self-compassion with people around the world in this donation-based sitting group (free if you can’t afford it). Affinity groups also available for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and Spanish speaking folx. centerformsc.myshopify.com/pages/circles-of-practice - Positively Resonance on Loving Kindness/Metta RecommendedFree
Great introduction to Loving Kindness (metta practice), a practice which aims to increase connection, grow compassion for self and others, cultivate kindness, and decrease stress. positivityresonance.com/meditations.html - Back to Top
Health Anxiety
- The Centre for Clinical Interventions: Health Anxiety WorkbookRecommendedFree
Free manual for learning about health anxiety and taking steps to reclaim your life. See manual - Back to Top
Joyful Movement
- Yoga with Adrienne RecommendedFree
Free yoga videos that focus on “finding what feels good” and connecting with your body. See Videos
Favorites:
- 5 min yoga at your desk
- Yoga for neck, shoulders, and upper back - All Trails: Free
Get out into nature using the all trails app/website to find walking, hiking, and biking trails near you. Great for maps, reviews, and letting you know the difficulty level before you hit the trail. alltrails.com - Fitness Marshal: Free
Fun and free dance videos to help connect to your body and have some fun. See Videos - Quick Note:
As with all joyful movement, please make sure that you are listening to your body, pacing, and respecting your limits. If you have questions about whether or not a certain type of exercise is okay for you and your body, please reach out to your primary care provider. - Back to Top
PTSD: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- PTSD Coach App Free
Great if you are experiencing symptoms associated with trauma. Get the App - PTSD Family Coach App Free
Great for family members of trauma survivors. Get the App - Back to Top
Sleep and Insomnia
- CBT-I Coach App Free
Excellent for insomnia/sleep difficulties. Get the App - Back to Top
Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Maternal Mental Health NOW RecommendedFree
Excellent resource during family planing, pregnancy, and postpartum. Learn more about each stage of growing you family, the impact on mental health/relationships, and ways of bolstering your resiliency as you grow your family. Available in English and Spanish. mycare.mmhnow.org - Mothers and Babies Online Course Free
English and Spanish online program to help support pregnant folx and new parents. emb.health - Back to Top
Kids Apps and Online Resources
- Breath, Think, Do with Sesame Street App RecommendedFree
Get the App - Sesame Street Online Resources RecommendedFree
sesameworkshop.org/topics/mentalhealth/ - DoggyLand Affirmations Free
youtube.com/watch?v=PGFBxoWqOV0 - Parenting Resource Free
gottman.com/parenting/ - Back to Top
Parenting LGBTQIA+ Youths
- Strong Family Alliance RecommendedFree
Excellent resource with parenting guides, educational material, and hopeful parent testimonials. strongfamilyalliance.org - Transforming Family Free
LA-based organization with local community events and support groups for each member of the family (LGBTQ+ youth, parents, siblings, grandparents, etc.) transformingfamily.org - PFLAG RecommendedFree
National organization created to support and uplift LGBTQ+ individuals and those who love them. Originally created by LGBTQ+ parents. Great resources with local meetings in most areas. pflag.org - Gender Spectrum RecommendedFree
Excellent for learning about gender and finding support groups for parents and their trans/gender expansive kids. genderspectrum.org/resources - Back to School Survival Guide Free
Check out the Gay Straight Alliance's back to school survival guide for tips and tricks for parents and kids on heading back into school. gsanetwork.org/resources/queer-survival-guide/ - Resource for Grandparents Free
Learn how to support your LGBTQ+ grandchild with this quick and easy brochure from PFLAG pflag.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Supporting-Your-LGBTQ-Grandchild.pdf - LGBTQ+ Glossaries Free
Language and concepts are constantly evolving within the LGBTQ+ community. Check out these free glossaries to learn more about the words being created to describe the beauty and complexity of the queer experience.- PFLAG Glossary pflag.org/glossary
- HRC Glossary hrc.org/resources/glossary-of-terms
- GLAAD Glossary glaad.org/reference/terms
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Couples
- Gottman Institute Recommended
One of the best, research-based programs for couples. Great workshops, free resources, and research-backed interventions. gottman.com - Back to Top
Shame and Vulnerability
- The Power of Vulnerability RecommendedFree
Watch Dr. Brene Brown’s insightful TED talk where she discusses the research and her own experience with shame and vulnerability. See Video - Back to Top
Podcasts
- Speaking of Psychology by the American Psychological Association Free
Excellent, expert driven podcast on topics related to psychology. apa.org/news/podcasts/ - The Happiness Lab RecommendedFree
Research-backed podcast looking at the science behind happiness and thriving. drlauriesantos.com/happiness-lab-podcast - Therapy for Black Girls Free
Podcast on wellness, mental health, and professional development for black girls/women. therapyforblackgirls.com - Back to Top
Blogs from Experts in Mental Health
- gottman.com/blog/ RecommendedFree
- worthandwellness.com/blog Free
- bloomingwellnesspsychotherapy.com/blog/ Free
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Organizations
- BEAM
Resource focused on black healing and thriving. beam.community - LA LGBT Center
Resources for mental health, housing, employment, community events, queer theater, and more. lalgbtcenter.org - Trans Lounge with LA LGBT Center
Excellent resources on gender affirming care, support groups, and more. lalgbtcenter.org/services/transgender-services/trans-lounge/ - Postpartum
Resource on postpartum depression and anxiety (multiple language options). postpartumprogress.com/the-symptoms-of-postpartum-depression-anxiety-in-plain-mama-english - National Alliance of Mental Health
nami.org - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration
samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline - Alcoholics Anonymous
aa.org/find-aa - Narcotics Anonymous
na.org - Smart Recovery (Non-religious/higher power focused alternative to AA/NA)
smartrecovery.org - Back to Top
Crisis Resources
- Crisis Line
- Dial 988
- Text 741741
- crisistextline.org
- Trans LifeLine (lifeline for trans people by trans people)
- translifeline.org
- 1-877-565-8860
- Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ hotline)
- 1-866-488-7386
- thetrevorproject.org/get-help/
- Text ‘Start’ to 678-678
- Call 911
- Go to the closest hospital
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