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I'm sharing the helpful resources put together my MGH Psychiatry Services here.  

Online Support Groups

• Therapy for Black Girls: Online space founded by Dr. Joy Bradford dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls, including a free podcast aimed at making mental health topics accessible
• Talkspace Support Group: Free therapist-led support group for coping with racial trauma
• Sister Afya Online Sister Support Group: Support group for learning from other women and learning life skills to improve mental well-being ($10/session fee but can contact booking@sistaafya.com if fee is prohibitive)
• Ethel’s Club: Paid membership-based virtual community with classes, live events and wellness resources for promoting wellbeing in people of color 

Self-Guided Virtual Resources 
Apps and Materials

• The Safe Place: Free smartphone app focused on psychoeducation and self-care for minority mental health, geared towards the Black community
• Liberate: Free meditation app designed specifically for the BIPOC community and led by BIPOC teachers
• Racial Trauma Guide: Virtual guide on coping with racial stressors and being an ally, developed by the EMPOWER (Engaging Minorities in Prevention Outreach Wellness Education & Research) Lab
• Black Emotional and Mental Health (BEAM) Toolkit & Resources

Reads

• Experiences of Racism and Stress and Anxiety for Black Americans: A Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Coping Approach (ADAA; Drs. Tahirah Abdullah & Jessica Graham-LoPresti): Article discusses link between experiences of racism and mental health, with a specific focus on anxiety; coping strategies that may be beneficial in the face of experiences of racism; and recognizing broader responsibilities outside individuals to reduce racism
• Resources for Asian and AAPI Students Experiencing COVID-19 Related Harassment (Harvard Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations): Discusses coping strategies for responding to harassment, potential resources for assistance, and a list of culturally relevant mental health organizations

Other Resource Compilations 

• Mental Health Resources For and By People of Color
• Four Ways People of Color Can Foster Mental Health & Practice Restorative Healing
• Black Mental Health Matters
• 44 Mental Health Resources for Black People
• Black Advocacy, Resistance & Empowerment (BARE) Resources

The following links are listed to provide you with additional online mental health care information and counseling resources.

Addiction and Recovery
Alcoholics Anonymous
Center for On-Line Addiction
Drug and Alcohol Recovery Guides
Infographic: The Twelve Steps of Recovery
Infographic: Drug Abuse and your Body: Exposed
SAMHSA's Substance Abuse/Addiction
SAMHSA's Treatment and Recovery
Web of Addictions

Anxiety Disorders
Answers to Your Questions About Panic Disorder
National Center for PTSD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Mayo Clinic
Calm Clinic
Tools for Anxiety
Anxiety BC

Associations & Institutes
National Association of Social Workers
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
American Counseling Association
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychological Association
Association for Psychological Science
Center for Mental Health Services
National Institute of Mental Health
Mental Health America
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADDA - Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, NIMH
Born to Explore: The Other Side of ADD/ADHD

BIPOC Support
Developing Positive Racial Identity
Melanin and Mental Health
NAMI- Black/African American
NAMI- Hispanic/Latinx
NAMi- AAPI
NAMI- Indigenous/Native
Students of Color Support Page
Asians Do Therapy
AAKOMA Project


Child Abuse and Domestic Violence
Childhelp USA®
SAMHSA's Children and Families
SAMHSA's Protection and Advocacy
Questions and Answers about Memories of Childhood Abuse
The National Domestic Violence Hotline Website

Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Depression
Bipolar Disorder News - Pendulum.org
Depression and How Therapy Can Help
Depression Screening
Depression Test, Symptoms of Depression, Signs of Depression

Developmental Disorders
Asperger's Disorder
NeuroWeb
Yale Autism Program

Diagnosis
DSM-IV-TR: Diagnoses and Criteria

Dissociation and Traumatic Stress
Sidran Traumatic Stress Institute

Eating Disorders
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Something Fishy

Gender Identity
APA Transgender Information
Transgender Resources

Journals & Magazines
ADHD Report
Anxiety, Stress and Coping
Autism
Childhood
Contemporary Hypnosis
Dementia
Depression and Anxiety
Drug and Alcohol Review
Dyslexia
Early Child Development and Care
Eating Disorders
Educational Assessment
Journal of Gambling Studies
Journal of Happiness Studies
Journal of Mental Health and Aging
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
Language and Cognitive Processes
Loss, Grief & Care
Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Metaphor and Symbol
Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
Parenting
Personal Relationships
Personality and Individual Differences
Psychiatric Bulletin
Psychology of Men & Masculinity
Psychology Today
Stress and Health
Studies in Gender and Sexuality
Substance Abuse
Trauma, Violence & Abuse

Mental Health Care General Links
CounsellingResource.com
Internet Mental Health
Let’s Talk Facts, APA
Mental Health Counselor Resources, About.com
Mental Help Net
PsychCentral.com
Web Sites You Can Trust, Medical Library Association

Obesity/ Weight Management
Let's Move!
Kids Eat Right
Understanding Obesity
Binge-Eating Disorder
Body Image Movement

Personality Disorders
Mental Help Net - Personality Disorders
Personality Disorders - Focus Adolescent Counselor Services

Suicide Awareness and Hotlines
SAMHSA's Suicide Prevention
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Suicide: Read This First

Additional Mental Health Care & Counseling Resources
Disaster/Trauma
HIV/AIDS
Interpretation of Dreams
Keirsey (Myers-Briggs) Temperament Sorter
Signs of Menopause, Symptoms of Menopause


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