Explore a collection of books, articles, and tools thoughtfully curated to support your journey. Whether you're navigating parenting, teen years, life transitions, or seeking comfort through animal-assisted therapy, these resources are here to inform, inspire, and empower.

Resources

Teen Mental Health

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  • A mental health book is a great resource that teenagers can take advantage of as they go through the adventure of adolescence. These books offer practical advice, coping mechanisms, and understanding so teens can manage their emotions, reduce stigma, and find hope in the face of challenging experiences. Here are 60 mental health books for teens that we highly recommend.

  • One of NAMI’s main goals is to ensure that people get help early. Since mental health conditions typically begin during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood, we have compiled essential information and resources intended to help young people get the mental health support they need.

  • The U.S. Sur­geon General’s 2023 Social Media and Youth Men­tal Health advi­so­ry out­lines the lat­est sci­en­tif­ic evi­dence regard­ing social media’s effects on youth men­tal health. The report rec­om­mends actions that pol­i­cy­mak­ers, tech­nol­o­gy com­pa­nies, par­ents and oth­ers can take to ensure the online safe­ty of young peo­ple. This post high­lights key find­ings from the advisory.

  • In this blog, we explore the subject of teen mental health statistics, aiming to provide a factual overview and nuanced understanding of the factors that influence the well-being of teenagers. By looking at key statistics and facts, we can better understand the realities teens face today and determine how to best support them.

Motherhood and Parenting

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  • Welcome to our curated book list at the Motherhood Wellness Clinic, where reading serves as a powerful tool for healing and growth. I believe that literature has the ability to illuminate our experiences and foster deep connections to our own stories. I often incorporate bibliotherapy into my work with clients, guiding them through transformative narratives that promote self-reflection and understanding.

  • The journey to parenthood is an exciting experience filled with joy, love, and growth. It can also be a time of stress, anxiety, and emotional upheaval. The changes that come with pregnancy, childbirth, and caring for a newborn can take a toll on anyone’s mental health. The resources in this guide can help.

  • This website provides a range of current information including discussion of new research findings in women’s mental health and how such investigations inform day-to-day clinical practice. Despite the growing number of studies being conducted in women’s health, the clinical implications of such work are frequently controversial, leaving patients with questions regarding the most appropriate path to follow. These resources provide information to patients and their doctors so that individual clinical decisions can be made in a thoughtful and collaborative fashion.

  • The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

    Untangled by Lisa Damour

    Under Pressure by Lisa Damour

    Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff

Animal Assisted Therapy

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  • Animal-assisted therapy has proven benefits based on modern scientific research. Researchers have found a direct connection between interacting with animals and enjoying positive health benefits. These animal therapy benefits include mental health, physical health and skill improvement.

  • As interest in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) grows, there is increasing need to differentiate informal activities from formal and professionally directed therapies, including mental health focussed Canine-Assisted Psychotherapy (CAP). There have been no reviews focusing exclusively on CAP and the distinct developmental period of adolescence. The aims of this study were to identify the characteristics of CAP interventions, their impacts and their acceptability, tolerability and feasibility for adolescents with mental health disorders.

Life Transitions

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  • Mental health conditions typically begin during childhood, adolescence or young adulthood. Here you will find additional information intended to help provide young people, educators, parents and caregivers with the resources they need.

  • Life transitions therapy can help to navigate through the inevitable changes that will occur throughout your life. These life transitions can range from joyful events such as entering a committed relationship, becoming a parent, or more difficult transitions, such as divorce, a layoff from a job, or loss of a loved one.

Starting Therapy

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  • Therapy is a valuable resource for individuals seeking mental health support by providing professional guidance and tools for personal growth. Therapy is a gradual process that improves mental health over time and may be part of an overall treatment plan that includes medication or other treatment options.

  • A guide to starting therapy, breaking down the process and giving you the resources you need to get the mental health support you deserve.