Resources for Anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD

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Finding resources can be difficult, especially when it feels like there’s too many and they may be too specific for what you are trying to address. In order to break up the noise here is a list of resources for general conditions such as ADHD, Anxiety, and PTSD. 

Apps

Go Zen yourself and GoZen!

• GoZen! Is targeted towards children and teenagers, meant for moderate anxiety, provides stories and relatable characters 

Calm 

• Meditation app

Insight Timer- Meditate, Sleep 

• Meditation, includes lessons and different styles 

Headspace 

• Simple and easy to follow mediations, a variety of techniques available 

Rootd: Panic Attacks & Anxiety 

o For anxiety and panic relief with guided tools and lessons 

Books 

“The Invisible String” by Patrice Karst

• Separation anxiety in young children 

“When my Worries Get Too Big” by Kari Dunn Buron

• Teaches calming strategies to young children 

“Hey Warrior” by Karen Young 

• Teaches kids about the physical symptoms of anxiety 

“What to do when You Worry Too Much” by Dawn Huebner

• Helping children master skills to reduce anxiety 

Apps/Websites 

For Younger Children: 

• Joon (yearly Subscription)
• Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame (Free) 

Flow

• A studying app that helps divide work into sections 

Notion 

• An organizational tool, good for keeping everything in one place (from reminders to projects) 

Being Me With ADHD  

• Canadian online resource where you can learn more about ADHD

“My Partner had ADHD!?” 5 strategies for living happily After a Diagnosis with Melissa Orlov 

• Podcast on how ADHD affects relationships and how to develop strategies to make peace, communicate, and understand. 

Books 

“Answers to Distraction” by Edward M. Hallowell & John J. Ratey

• Answering frequently asked questions about ADHD 

“Dirty Laundry” by Richard Pink and Roxy Emery 

• Written by partners, gives an interesting lens by providing the story from the neurotypical and neurodivergent partner’s points of view. 

“The Highly Sensitive: How to find Inner Peace, Develop Your Gifts, And Thrive” by Judy Dyer 

“The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your relationship in 6 steps” by Melissa Orlov 

“Different Planets: Understanding Your Neurodiverse Relationship” by Lorna Hecker (PH.D.)

“The Neurotypical & Neurodivergent Relationship Handbook” by Dr. Lili Castille

Books 

“No Bad Parts” by Richard Schwartz

• A book on working through the fear and shame that one may feel when inner voices and reality conflict.

“The Body Keeps the Score” Bessel Van Der Kolk

• Discusses traumatic events and explains how trauma effects the brain and body

“The Myth of Normal” by Gabor Maté and Daniel Maté

• Discusses the link between personal health and societal dysfunction to show how trauma and culture contribute to mental and physical illness

“Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts” by Richard Schwartz

• Guides the reader through 6 one hour sessions to work with their parts.

Apps/Websites 

PTSD Coach 

• An app that provides education, information about professional care, and self-care strategies

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• A webpage from the Canadian Mental Health Association to help understand PTSD better.

PTSD Association of Canada

• Another Canadian Resource that provides strategies and lessons