Resources
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): a government website with general resources related to mental health issues. This site has information on a number of mental health disorders. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
Samsa: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: information on mental health issues and resources. http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/
Bibliotherapy: Readings of Interest
Bereavement and Death and Dying
How do We Tell the Children? By Schaefer and LyonsKitchen Table Wisdom by Niomi Remen
The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didian
Bi-Polar Disorder
The Bipolar Disorders Survival Guide: What you and your family need to know by MiklowitLife Issues from various spiritual perspectives
Who Ordered this Truckload of Dung by Ajahn BrahmLife Lines by Forrest Church
The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama
Coping with Pain
The Pain Survival Guide by Turk and WinterManaging Pain before it Manages You by Caudill
Anxiety Disorders:
information on Panic Disorder, Panic Attacks,Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorderhttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxietydisorders/index.shtm
http://www.adaa.org/
Stop Obsessing by Edna Foa and Reid Wilson
Depression:
Symptoms of depression from the NIMH websitehttp://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression/complete index.shtml
Mindfulness and Relaxation
The Healing Power of Mind by ThondupBooks by Thich Nhat Hanh on Mindfulness
Authentic Happinessby Martin Seligmann
Marital Issues
Passionate Marriage by David SchnarchMating in Captivity by Esther Perels
Identity Issues
Racially Mixed People in America edited by Maria RootAsian American Teenage Girls: Yell- Oh Girls! Edited by Vickie Nam
Children
Taking Charge of ADHD: A guide for Parents by Barkley SkillsTraining for Children with Behavioral Problems: Parent Guidebook by Bloomquist
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