Resource Hub
Curated articles, guides, and resources from around the web.
A growing collection of external articles and guides on neurodivergence, mental health, and self-help - all free to access.
ADHD in Adults: Recognition, Diagnosis, and Management (NICE Guidelines) - Free, no-paywall comprehensive clinical guidelines, useful for self-advocacy.
ADHD Symptoms in Women: Misunderstood, Overlooked, Undertreated (ADDitude) - Free, no-paywall guide to how ADHD presents differently in women and girls, why it's underdiagnosed, and how hormonal changes affect symptoms.
Autistic Fatigue and Burnout (National Autistic Society) - Free, no-paywall guide to recognizing and recovering from autistic burnout - extreme exhaustion caused by masking, sensory overload, and navigating a neurotypical world.
Autistic Women and Girls (National Autistic Society) - Free, no-paywall guide to how autism can present differently in women and girls, and why it's often missed or misdiagnosed.
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and ADHD (ADDitude) - Free, no-paywall explanation of RSD, the extreme emotional sensitivity to criticism and rejection that is common in ADHD but often misdiagnosed as a mood disorder.
The Double Empathy Problem (National Autistic Society) - Free, no-paywall explanation by Dr Damian Milton of the theory that misunderstanding between autistics and neurotypicals is mutual, not a one-way "autism deficit."
What Is AuDHD? (Healthline) - Growing recognition of people with both autism and ADHD, how the two conditions interact, and what it means for daily life.
What Is Neurodiversity? (Healthline) - Free, no-paywall introduction to the neurodiversity paradigm, the social model of disability, and key concepts.
What is Autism (National Autistic Society) - Free, no-paywall guide to signs, traits, and late diagnosis in adults.
Anxiety (Mental Health Foundation) - Guide to what anxiety disorders are, symptoms, causes, and how to get support.
Anxiety Disorders (NIMH) - Guide to generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and specific phobias.
Complex PTSD vs. PTSD: What's the Difference? (Verywell Mind) - Understanding developmental trauma and how it differs from single-incident PTSD.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: When Unwanted Thoughts or Repetitive Behaviors Take Over (NIMH) - Brochure covering OCD symptoms, diagnosis, ERP therapy, and medication options.
Panic Disorder: When Fear Overwhelms (NIMH) - Publication on panic attacks, agoraphobia, and treatment approaches.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (NIMH) - Guide to PTSD symptoms, risk factors, and evidence-based treatments.
Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness (NIMH) - Brochure on social anxiety diagnosis and treatment.
What Is Emotional Flashback? (Pete Walker) - Explanation of emotional flashbacks common in C-PTSD and how to manage them.
Bipolar Disorder (NIMH) - Guide to bipolar I, II, cyclothymia, symptoms, and management.
Depression (NIMH) - Comprehensive guide to major depressive disorder, signs, causes, and treatment.
Depression (covers persistent depressive disorder/dysthymia) (NIMH) - Brochure covering all types of depression including persistent depressive disorder, with signs, treatments, and how to find help.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) (Mayo Clinic) - Comprehensive patient guide to ECT: how it works, what to expect, side effects, and who it helps for severe depression, bipolar disorder, and catatonia.
Ketamine Therapy (Cleveland Clinic) - Guide to ketamine and esketamine (Spravato) for treatment-resistant depression: how it works, what to expect, side effects, and insurance coverage.
Ketamine vs Electroconvulsive Therapy for Major Depressive Episode: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (JAMA Psychiatry, 2023) - Meta-analysis of 5 RCTs finding ECT superior to ketamine for response and remission rates in major depressive episode.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Different from PMS? (Mayo Clinic) - Guide to PMDD symptoms, causes, and treatment options including SSRIs and lifestyle changes.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (NIMH) - Publication on SAD symptoms, light therapy, and treatment.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) (Mayo Clinic) - Guide to TMS: how the noninvasive procedure uses magnetic pulses to treat depression, OCD, and other conditions when medications haven't worked.
Schizoaffective Disorder (NAMI) - Overview of schizoaffective disorder combining psychosis and mood symptoms.
Schizophrenia (NIMH) - Guide to schizophrenia symptoms, onset, treatment, and recovery.
Understanding Psychosis (NIMH) - Publication on early psychosis signs, intervention, and support.
Antisocial Personality Disorder (Mayo Clinic) - Guide to ASPD symptoms, causes, risk factors, and treatment challenges.
Borderline Personality Disorder (NAMI) - Guide to BPD signs, co-occurring conditions, and recovery.
Borderline Personality Disorder (NIMH) - Brochure covering BPD symptoms, causes, DBT, and treatment options.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (Mayo Clinic) - Guide to NPD symptoms, causes, and treatment options including psychotherapy.
Personality Disorders Overview (covers avoidant, dependent, paranoid, OCPD) (Mayo Clinic) - Overview of cluster A, B, and C personality disorders including avoidant, dependent, paranoid, schizotypal, histrionic, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.
Personality Disorders: Symptoms and Treatment (APA) - Overview of cluster A, B, and C personality disorders.
Schizoid Personality Disorder (Mayo Clinic) - Guide to schizoid PD symptoms, causes, and treatment approaches.
Eating Disorder Treatment: A Guide (NEDA) - Finding care and levels of treatment for eating disorders.
Eating Disorders (NIMH) - Guide to anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, causes, and treatments.
Eating Disorders: What You Need to Know (covers binge-eating disorder) (NIMH) - Brochure covering anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder with symptoms, health risks, and treatment approaches.
Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep (covers circadian rhythms) (NINDS) - Guide to how the brain regulates sleep-wake cycles, circadian rhythms, and what disrupts them.
How Sleep Affects Your Health (NHLBI) - Guide to sleep deprivation's impact on physical and mental health.
Insomnia Treatment: CBT Instead of Sleeping Pills (Mayo Clinic) - Guide to CBT-I as first-line treatment for insomnia.
Narcolepsy (NINDS) - Guide to narcolepsy symptoms, types, causes, and treatment options for this chronic sleep disorder.
Sleep and Mental Health (Mental Health Foundation) - The bidirectional relationship between sleep and mental health.
Autism and Mental Health (Mental Health Foundation) - Overview of why autistic people experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, and OCD.
Self-Harm: What It Is and How to Help (NAMI) - Overview of self-harm, why people do it, and healthier coping alternatives.
Suicide Prevention (NIMH) - Guide to risk factors, warning signs, and prevention strategies.
Alcohol Use Disorder (NIAAA) - Overview of AUD diagnosis, health impacts, and treatment options.
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) (WebMD) - Overview of CHS causes, symptoms, and treatment for severe nausea and vomiting caused by chronic cannabis use.
Cannabis (Marijuana) Drug Facts (NIDA) - Guide to cannabis use disorder, health effects, addiction risks, and treatment options.
Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction (NIDA) - Guide to addiction as a brain disorder and evidence-based treatments.
SAMHSA National Helpline (SAMHSA) - Confidential referral service for substance use and mental health treatment (1-800-662-4357).
Substance Use and Co-Occurring Mental Disorders (NIMH) - Dual diagnosis, why substance use and mental illness co-occur, and integrated treatment.
11 Healthy Ways to Handle Life's Stressors (APA) - Evidence-based coping strategies for managing stress including relaxation, meditation, sleep, and physical activity.
Caring for Your Mental Health (NIMH) - Self-care strategies including exercise, sleep, stress management, and when to seek help.
Mindfulness for Your Health (NIH News in Health) - Overview of mindfulness practices, health benefits for anxiety, depression, sleep, and how to get started.
NAMI Support Groups (NAMI US) - Free, peer-led support groups for mental health conditions, with chapters across the US.
Peer Support Groups and Communities for Mental Health (Mind UK) - How to find and join peer support groups, online communities, and build a support network.
Stress Management: Relaxing Your Mind and Body (Mayo Clinic) - Relaxation techniques for stress reduction.
The Benefits of Stress Journaling (Verywell Mind) - How journaling reduces stress, improves mood, and supports mental well-being.
Have You Experienced Medical Gaslighting? Take the Quiz (Healthline) - Quiz and self-advocacy tools for recognizing when your symptoms are dismissed by doctors.
How Do I Find a Good Therapist? (APA) - Guide to choosing a therapist: licensing, insurance, experience, and finding the right fit.
How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor (UMass Memorial Health) - Guide to patient rights, preparing for appointments, and speaking up for the care you need.
Mental Health Medications (NIMH) - Overview of antidepressants, anti-anxiety, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and their uses.
Psychotherapies (NIMH) - Guide to different therapy types (CBT, DBT, interpersonal, psychodynamic) and how to choose.
Tips for Talking With Your Health Care Provider (NIMH) - Preparing for appointments and advocating for your mental health.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call or text 988 for immediate crisis support. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 for free crisis counseling via text message.
Disaster Distress Helpline - 1-800-985-5990 - SAMHSA crisis support for emotional distress related to disasters.
FindTreatment.gov - SAMHSA's online locator for mental health and substance use treatment facilities.
SAMHSA National Helpline - 1-800-662-4357 - Free, confidential referrals for mental health and substance use treatment, 24/7.
Veterans Crisis Line - 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) - Crisis support specifically for veterans and service members.
BPD or AuDHD? Or Both? - Exploring the overlap, misdiagnosis, and how complex trauma connects them all.
Gaslighting and Neurodivergence - When your reality is constantly questioned and how to start trusting yourself again.
Medical Trauma as a Neurodivergent Person - Being dismissed by doctors, told "it's just anxiety," and fighting to be believed.
Rapid Cycling Bipolar, ECT, and Neurodivergence - A personal story about living with bipolar disorder, undergoing ECT, and the intersection with neurodivergence.
When Anxiety Feels Debilitating - What severe anxiety actually feels like and what helps during panic attacks and chronic anxiety.
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