The Warrior KQueen’s Mental Health Repository
Careful attention to our mental and emotional health is especially critical while in pursuit of our goals and ambitions. This space is for sharing knowledge and resources on the pertinent topic of mental health and well-being, alongside general mental health awareness and self-help.
Please note that this is not intended to serve as a replacement or a substitute for professional care (although I believe in some cases, bibliotherapy becomes necessary when professional care is insufficient); rather, self-education is a supplementary form of care.
This page is a centralized location for the resources that continue to support my personal growth and progression. Below is a list of some noteworthy resources that have helped me, including self-help books related to my goals. When I review some of the literature and watch videos on mental illness, it gives me a sense of relief as well as hope. Educating myself about my condition and well-being has become part of my routine in coping with illness.
In no particular order, this list includes: books, websites, organizations, YouTube videos, articles, blogs, etc. that have supported me in the process of getting a better state of mind, body, and soul. I provide links to articles and videos here for easy access. Sometimes I watch these videos while painting or doing other relaxing activities, as I increase my knowledge and understanding of mental health.
I hope these resources can be helpful to you as well. Ultimately, we must enhance awareness on these issues and this must be an individual and collective effort. This page exemplifies the notion that with all the knowledge about mental health issues now, and the many mediums to access it, there is no excuse to not at least try to learn about mental illnesses, health, and well-being, especially if we ourselves struggle with a mental illness or have loved ones with mental health conditions.
Please feel free to share any of your knowledge and resources as well (in the comments section below). You may also submit your suggestions through the contact form located here.
Happy Reading and Viewing!
{Please Note: The last update on this full page for most resources was 2018. There have been a few other updates but more resources from recent years will be added to this page soon. This repository will continue to be updated periodically going forward. Please do return for updates. Thank you for visiting this page.}
BOOKS:
{Last Update: 2018}
Feeling Good, David D. Burns, M.D.
Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul: How to Create a New You, Deepak Chopra
Emotional Freedom: Liberate Yourself from Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life, Judith Orloff, M.D.
Addicted to Unhappiness, Martha Heineman Pieper, M.D. and William J. Pieper, M.D.
Be Your Own Health Detective, How to Find a Permanent and Drug Free Cure to your Chronic Pain, Reid Jenner
The Worry Trick: How Your Brain Tricks You into Expecting the Worst and What You Can Do About It, David A. Carbonell, PhD
The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life One Night at a Time, Arianna Huffington
Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-being, Wisdom, and Wonder, Arianna Huffington
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, Eckhart Tolle
The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do, Jeff Goins
Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender, David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D.
Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ, Daniel Coleman
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles, Steven Pressfield
Emotional Awareness: Overcoming the Obstacles to Psychological Balance and Compassion, Paul Eckman, Ph.D. and Dalai Lama
Polishing the Mirror: How to Live from your Spiritual Heart, Ram Dass
Prayer Fashions Man: Frithjof Schuon on the Spiritual Life, James S. Cutsinger
Live Your Truth, Kamal Ravikant
A Positive You: Change Your Life with the Power of Positive Thinking, Elizabeth O’Brien
Focus: Use Different Ways of Seeing the World for Success and Influence, Heidi Grant Halvorson, PhD and E. Tory Higgins, PhD
Love Yourself: Like Your Life Depends On It, Kamal Ravikant
Be Happy: How to Stop Negative Thinking, Start Focusing on the Positive, and Create Your Happiness Mindset, Nicole Fisher
Where You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Every Day Life, Jon-Kabat Zinn
Inward Revolution: Bringing About Radical Change in the World, J. Krishnamurti
Super Brain: Unleashing the Explosive Power of Your Mind to Maximize Health, Happiness, and Spiritual Well-Being, Deepak Chopra, M.D. and Robert E. Tanzi, M.D.
The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Personality Disorders: A Step-By-Step Program, Jeffrey C. Wood, PSY. D
Thoughts of Perfection: The I Attract Affirmations, E. Mongratie
Fearless Public Speaking, Patrick King
Unlimited Memory: How to Use Advanced Learning Strategies to Learn Faster, Remember More, and Be More Productive, Kevin Horsley
Reinvent Yourself, James Altucher
Bullet Proof Confidence: 15 Laws for Unshakable Confidence, Defeating Your Fears, and Conquering Your Goals, (Confidence Hacks and Mindsets), Patrick King
Novice to Expert: 6 Steps to Learn Anything, Increase Your Knowledge, and Master New Skills, S.J. Scott
Habit Triggers: How to Create Better Routines and Success Rituals To Make Lasting Changes in Your Life, Romualde Andrade
You are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life, Jen Sincero
Remove Negative Thinking: How to Instantly Harness Mindfulness and the Power of Positive Thinking (GirlBizMind series Bk 1), Helga Klopcic, KC Harry
Stick with it: A Scientifically Proven Process for Changing Your Life for Good, Sean D. Young
Elevate: Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others, Robert Glazer
Lost Connections: Why You’re Depressed and How to Find Hope, Johann Hari
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SELECTED ARTICLES:
{Last Update: 2018}
16 little things you can do for someone with anxiety: http://www.buzzfeed.com/
What I mean when I say I have Anxiety: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gina-decicco/what-i-mean-when-i-say-i-have-anxiety_b_9176808.html
31 People Describe What it’s like to be Suicidal: https://themighty.com/2016/12/what-being-suicidal-feels-like/
How Neuroscientists Explain the Mind-Clearing Magic of Running, by Melissa Dahl: http://nymag.com/scienceofus/2016/04/how-neuroscientists-explain-the-mind-clearing-magic-of-running.html
What Depression Actually Is: http://thoughtcatalog.com/kirsten-corley/2017/01/what-depression-actually-is-because-its-more-than-just-being-sad/
65 Songs About Survival and Perseverance in the Face of Challenge: https://spinditty.com/playlists/Survivors-Song-List-Best-25-Songs-About-Survival-and-Triumphing-In-the-Face-Of-Challenge
Self-Worth and Solitude: https://journal.thriveglobal.com/self-worth-and-solitude-65b926b3783f#.rlpy87zem
11 Habits of Mentally Strong People: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/11-habits-mentally-strong-people-dr-travis-bradberry
14 Things to Know if You Love Someone With Anxiety: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/what-to-know-if-you-love-someone-with-anxiety_us_58dbecdfe4b0cb23e65da659
Is Dancing Good for the Brain?: https://www.news-medical.net/health/Is-Dancing-Good-for-the-Brain.aspx
The Power of Allowing Ourselves to be Breathed by Life: https://www.thriveglobal.com/stories/11228
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SELECTED VIDEOS:
{Last Update: 2018}
I have OCD. This is what it looks like to be in my mind for 3 minutes: VIDEO
Depression: The Misunderstood Epidemic: VIDEO
Anxiety Overview: VIDEO
Debunking the myths of OCD – Natascha M. Santos: VIDEO
OCD & Anxiety Disorders: Crash Course Psychology #29: VIDEO
How to get stuff done when you are depressed; Jessica Gimeno: VIDEO
Conquering Depression: How I became my own Hero: Heather Hunt: VIDEO
Depression is a Disease of Civilization: Stephen Ilardi: VIDEO
The Surprising Dramatic Role of Nutrition in Mental Health: VIDEO
The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong: Amy Morin: VIDEO
Be the Warrior Not the Worrier: Fighting Anxiety and Fear: Angela Ceberano: VIDEO
The Taboo of Depression: Silja Bjork Bjornsdottir: VIDEO
What you don’t see about Depression: Jayne Hardy: VIDEO
We need to talk about Depression: Darryl Neher: VIDEO
Anxiety Disorders and Panic Attacks: Alison Somer: VIDEO
Depression and Spiritual Awakening: Two Sides of One Door: Lisa Miller: VIDEO
Why we choose Suicide: Mark Henick: VIDEO
Lessons from the Mental Hospital: Glennon Doyle Melton: VIDEO
Genius, Mental Illness, and Everything in Between: Dr. Lamont Tang: VIDEO
What nobody told you about Happiness: Saisha Srivastava: VIDEO
Anxiety: A Cancer of the Mind: Aneysha Bhat: VIDEO
Getting Free of Self-Importance is the Key to Happiness: Polly Young-Eisendrath: VIDEO
Power Foods for the Brain: VIDEO
Breath – Five Minutes Can Change Your Life: VIDEO
All it takes is 10 Mindful Minutes: Andy Puddicombe: VIDEO
This May Save Your Life: VIDEO
Rewiring How You Look at Yourself: Jenny Schatzle: VIDEO
Removing Negative Self Talk: Abria Joseph: VIDEO
Thoughts on Humanity, Fame, and Love: SHAH RUKH KHAN: VIDEO
The Three Secrets of Resilient People: Lucy Hone: VIDEO
Dance as Therapy: Natalia Duong: VIDEO
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WEBSITES AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
{Last Update: 2018}
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness: http://www.nami.org/
National Empowerment Center: http://www.power2u.org/
National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse: http://www.mhselfhelp.org/
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education: http://www.save.org/
Anxiety and Depression Association of American: https://adaa.org/
National Stigma Clearinghouse: http://stigmanet.net/
Thrive Global: https://www.thriveglobal.com/
Some Resources for Muslims: Family and Youth Institute Mental Health Research: http://www.thefyi.org/mental-health-research/
- Suicide Prevention Infographic: http://www.thefyi.org/suicidepreventioninfographic/
- Suicide Intervention Infographic: http://www.thefyi.org/suicideinterventioninfographic/
- Suicide Prevention Toolkit: http://www.thefyi.org/toolkits/suicide-prevention-toolkit/
- Suicide Prevention Community Action Guide: http://www.thefyi.org/suicide-prevention-community-guide/
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OTHER BLOGS ON MENTAL HEALTH:
{Last Update: 2018}
The Mighty: We Face Disability, Disease, and Mental Illness Together: https://themighty.com/
Bipolar and Me: http://kansassunflower.blogspot.com/
Vicarious Therapy: http://vicarioustherapy.blogspot.com/
Being Mentally Interesting: https://thesecretlifeofamanicdepressive.wordpress.com/
If your going through Hell, Keep Going: http://ifyouregoingthoughhellkeepgoing.blogspot.com/
A Splintered Mind: http://douglascootey.com/
Beyond Blue: http://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/beyondblue/
The Furious Seasons: http://thefuriousseasons.com/
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RESOURCES FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
United States: Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Learn more at American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
International: The International Association for Suicide Prevention and Befrienders Worldwide
Hotlines:
Suicide Hotlines: http://www.suicide.org/suicide-hotlines.html
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
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YOUTUBE CHANNELS
- The Warrior KQueen’s YouTube Channel, discussing such topics like mental health, empowerment, curing stigmas, inclusion, social justice, intersectionality, and suicide prevention: https://www.youtube.com/@drElsaWQ
- Better than Yesterday: Channel
{More to be updated here soon!)