Self Help Resources
Anger Management
- American Psychological Association-Anger - Strategies for controlling anger.
Book Recommendations
- How to Control Your Anger Before It Controls You. Ellis, A. & Tafrate, R. (1998). Citadel Trade.
Anxiety and Stress
- Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) - Learn about various anxiety disorders, the signs and symptoms of anxiety, treatment options, and information on special populations.
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) - Learn about signs and symptoms and treatment options related to anxiety
Book Recommendations
- Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe: Working Through Social Anxiety. Dayhoff, S. (2000).
- Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think. Greenberger, D & Padensky, C. (1995). New York: Guilford Press.
- The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook. Bourne, E. (2000). New Harbinger Publishers.
- The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook. Davis, M. Eshelman, E. & McKay, M. (2000). New Harginger Publishers.
- Stop Obsession: How to Overcome Your Obsessions/Compulsions. Wilson, R. & Foa, E. (2001).
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) - A non-profit organization serving individuals with ADHD
Book Recommendations
- Driven to Distraction: Recognizing & Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from Childhood through Adulthood. Hallowell, E. & Ratey, J. (1995).
- ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life. Kolberg, J. & Nadeau, K. (2002). Brunner Routledge.
- ADD and the College Student: A Guide for High School and College Students with Attention Deficit Disorder. Quinn, P.O. (2001). Magination Press.
Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Suicide
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) - Learn how to recognize and treat mood disorders
- Jed Foundation - Offers information about suicide and depression
- NIMH: Bipolar Disorder - Offers information about signs, symptoms, and treatment options related to depression
- NIMH: Depression - Offers information about signs, symptoms, and treatment options related to depression
Book Recommendations
- How to Control You Anger Before It Controls You. Ellis, A & Tafrate, R. (1998). Citadel Trade.
Eating Disorders & Body Image
- NIMH - The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) offers facts about eating disorders and treatment options.
- SOMETHING FISHY - Resources for eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.
- The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) - Provides information to prevent eating disorders and treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders.
Book Recommendations
- Fed Up: The Breakthrough Ten Step, No Diet Fitness Plan. Oliver-Pyattm, W. (2002). McGraw Hill.
- Surviving an Eating Disorder: Strategies for Family & Friends. Siegal, M. & Brisman, J. (1997). Perenniel.
- The Body Image Workbook: An Eight-Step Program for Learning to Like Your Looks. Cash, T. (1997).
- When Women Stop Hating Their Bodies: Freeing Yourself from Food and Weight Obsession. Hirschmann, J & Munter, C. (1995). New York: Fawcett Columbine.
Internet Addiction
- Center for Online and Internet Addiction - The Center for Online Addiction serves as the first recovery center to provide education, training, and resources for understanding and treating Internet addiction.
Book Recommendations
- Caught in the Net: How to Recognize the Signs of Internet Addiction - and a Winning Strategy for Recovery. Young, K. (1998). John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Tangled in the Web: Understanding Cybersex from Fantasy to Addiction. Young, K. (2001) 1st Book Library.
Perfectionism
- Overcoming Perfectionism - Learn about perfectionism and strategies to overcome challenges associated with being a perfectionist.
- Perfectionism - University of Illinois - Learn what perfectionism is and how to overcome
Book Recommendations
- When Perfect Isn't Good Enough: Strategies for Coping with Perfectionism. Antony, M. & Swinson, R. (1998). New Harbinger Publishing.
- Never Good Enough: Freeing Yourself from the Chains of Perfectionism. Basco, M. (1999). The Free Press.
Relationships
- Healthy Romantic Relationships - University of Texas - Provides information about healthy romantic relationships in college.
- Healthy Romantic Relationships - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - Provides information about healthy romantic relationships in college.
- Stalking and Other Forms of Intrusive Behavior - This is a site designed by Cornell University that offers ideas on how to deal with stalking and other intrusive behavior.
- Domestic Violence in Relationships (DVIRC) - Information to prevent and reduce family violence by supporting people who have experienced abuse.
Book Recommendations
- Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide to Changing the Patterns of Intimate Relationships. Lerner, H. (1997). Quill.
- Dance of Intimacy: A Woman's Guide to Courageous Acts of Change in Key Relationships. Lerner, H. (1990). Perenniel.
- The Relationship Cure: A Five Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships. Gottman, J. (2001). Three Rivers Press.
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert. Gottman, J. & Silver, N. (1999). Three Rivers Press.
Self-Esteem
- Building Self-Esteem- University of Texas - Learn about self-esteem , how it develops, the consequences of having low self-esteem, and how to begin to build it within yourself.
Book Recommendations
- The Self-Esteem Workbook. Schiraldi, G. (2001). New Harbinger Publications.
- Ten Days to Self-Esteem. Burns, D. (1993). Harper Collins Publishing.
- Women and Self-Esteem. Sanford. L. & Donovan, M. (1984). Viking Press.
- Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem. MacKay, M. & Fleming, P. (2000). New Harbinger Publishers.
Self Injury
- Self Abuse Finally Ends (S.A.F.E.) Alternatives - Learn about treatment approaches and symptoms
- National Mental Health Association--Self-Harm Information - Information on self-harm including warning signs, understanding the behaviors, and ways to seek treatment.
- Explaining Self-Injurious Behaviors - University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire - A guide for those engaged in self-injurious behaviors and those who care.
Book Recommendations
- Bodily Harm: The Breakthrough Healing Program for Self-Injurers. Conterio, K. & Lader, W. (1999). Hyperion.
Sexual Abuse/Assault
- Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) - Resources for victims and their family and friends
- Medline Plus - Provides information about various sexual abuse/assault issues.
Book Recommendations
- The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. Bass, E. & Davis, L. (1994). Perennial.
- Victims No Longer: Men Recovering from Incest and Other Child Abuse. Lew, M. (1990). Perennial.
- Recovering From Rape. Ledray, L. (1994). Henry Holt & Company.
Sexual Compulsion
- Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH) - Resources for sexual addiction
Book Recommendations
- Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction. Carnes, P. (2001). Hazeldon Information: Education.
- Don't Call It Love: Recovery from Sexual Addiction. Carnes, P. (1991). Bantam Books.
- Facing the Shadow: Starting Sexual and Relationship Recovery. Carnes, P. (2001). Gentle Path Press.
Shyness
Book Recommendations
- The Hidden Face of Shyness: Understanding and Overcoming Social Anxiety. Franklin Schneier & Lawrence Welkowitz (1996), * ISBN 0380783991
Substance Abuse
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Resources for substance abuse and mental illness
- Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) - Support for individuals who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - Information for those with a drinking problem and those in contact with people who have, or are suspected of having a drinking problem
9/19/06