RESOURCES
Mental Health Resources in NoVA
If you are experiencing a crisis, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
For mental health crises, call Northern VA’s Crisis Link Regional Hotline: 703-527-4077
To learn more about available services in VA, click here.
Impact of Physical Fitness on Mental Health
Recommended Books
The American Psychological Association published an aggregate of books, submitted by clinicians in various fields, for your convenience. Click here to learn more.
MY FAVORITES:
Anxiety: "The Anxiety and Worry Workbook: The Cognitive Behavioral Solution" by Dr. David Clark and Dr. Aaron Beck
Autism: "Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's" by John Elder Robison
CBT with Art: "The CBT Art Activity Book: 100 illustrated handouts for creative therapeutic work" by Jennifer Guest
Depression: "Beyond the Blues: A Workbook to Help Teens Overcome Depression (An Instant Help Book for Teens)" by Lisa M. Schab LCSW
Family Conflict: "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families" by Stephen R. Covey and Sandra M. Covey
Grief for Kids: "The Invisible String" by Patrice Karst and Geoff Stevenson
Integrative Medicine: "The Good Mood Kitchen" by Dr. Leslie Korn
Mindfulness: "Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your Life" by Jon Kabat-Zinn PhD
Parenting Support: "1-2-3 Magic: 3-Step Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting" by Thomas Phelan
Perfectionism: "The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are" by Brené Brown
Relationship Challenges: "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert" by John M. Gottman and Nan Silver
Sexual Abuse: "How Long Does It Hurt?: A Guide to Recovering from Incest and Sexual Abuse for Teenagers, Their Friends, and Their Families" by Cynthia L. Mather (Author), Judy Wood (Illustrator), Eliana Gil (Foreword), Kristina E. Debye (Contributor)
Trauma for Kids: "A Terrible Thing Happened" by Margaret M Holmes and Sasha J Mudlaff