Resources

We value evidence-based information. We want our community to have resources to learn about mental health issues of interest. Please let us know if you need information about a topic not listed below or if you need more resources than provided. Our team would be happy to assist you.

overcoming unwanted intrusive thoughts

Winston, S.M. & Seif, M.N. (2017). Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: A CBT-Based Guide to Getting Over Frightening, Obsessive, or Disturbing Thoughts. New Harbinger Publications.

when a family member has ocd

Hershfield, J. (2015). When a Family Member Has OCD: Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Skills to Help Families Affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. New Harbinger Publications.

Thoughts and Feelings

McKay, Ph.D. (2021). Thoughts and Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life. New Harbinger Publications.

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook

Neff, K. & Germer, C. (2018). The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive. The Guilford Press.

The CBT Workbook for Mental Health

Rego, S. (2021). The CBT Workbook for Mental Health: Evidence-Based Exercises to Transform Negative Thoughts and Manage Your Well-Being. Rockridge Press.

The Body Keeps the Score

Van der Kolk, B. (2015). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. Penguin Publishing Group.

taking charge of adhd

Barkley, R.A. (2020). Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents (4th ed.). The Guilford Press.

SOS Help for Parents

Clark, L. (2020). SOS Help for Parents: A Practical Guide for Handling Common Everyday Behavior Problems (5th ed.). SOS Programs Parents Press.

parenting the strong willed child

Forehand, R. & Long, N. (2010). Parenting the Strong-Willed Child: The Clinically Proven Five-Week Program for Parents of Two- to Six-Year-Olds (3rd. ed.). McGraw Hill.

when a family member has ocd

Hershfield, J. (2015). When a Family Member Has OCD: Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Skills to Help Families Affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. New Harbinger Publications.

talking back to ocd

March, J.S. (2006). Talking Back to OCD: The Program That Helps Kids and Teens Say “No Way” – and Parents Say “Way to Go.” The Guilford Press.

breaking free of child anxiety and ocd

Lebowitz, E.R. (2020). Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A Scientifically Proven Program for Parents. Oxford University Press.

helping your anxious child

Rapee, R. (2022). Helping Your Anxious Child (3rd ed.): A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents. New Harbinger Publications.

Your Defiant Child

Barkley, R.A. & Benton, C.M. (2013). Your Defiant Child: Eight Steps to Better Behavior (2nd. ed.). The Guilford Press.

The Anxiety Workbook for Kids

Alter, R. & Clarke, C. (2016). The Anxiety Workbook for Kids: Take Charge of Fears and Worries Using the Gift of Imagination. Instant Help Books.

Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens

Alvord, M.K. (2017). Conquer Negative Thinking for Teens: A Workbook to Break the Nine Thoughts Habits That Are Holding You Back. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

The Perfectionism Workbook for Teens

Dobosz, A.M. (2016). The Perfectionism Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Reduce anxiety and Get Things Done. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

What to Do When You Worry Too Much

Huebner, D (2005). What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety. Magination Press.

What to Do When Your Temper Flares

Huebner, D. (2007). What to Do When Your Temper Flares: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Problems with Anger. Magination Press.

The Anger Workbook for Teens

Lohmann, R.C. (2019). The Anger Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anger and Frustration. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

The Worry Workbook for Teens

Micco, J.A. (2017). The Worry Workbook for Teens: Effective CBT Strategies to Break the cycle of Chronic Worry and Anxiety. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Activities to Help You Deal

Schab, L.M. (2008). The Anxiety Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anxiety and Worry. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens

Shannon, J. (2012). The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens: CBT and ACT Skills to Help You Build Social Confidence. New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA): https://adaa.org

Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT): https://www.abct.org

Autism Speaks: https://www.autismspeaks.org

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): https://chadd.org

Embrace Autism: https://embrace-autism.com

Good Grief: https://good-grief.org

International OCD Foundation (IOCDF): https://iocdf.org

National Autistic Society: https://www.autism.org.uk

New Jersey OCD (NJOCD; IOCDF affiliate): https://www.ocdnj.org

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home

Postpartum Support International (PSI): https://www.postpartum.net

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org
(Debunking Myths About 988: Download PDF document)

Mental Health Association (MHA): https://www.mhainspire.org