Podcasts are recorded audio programs that you can listen to online or with an app like Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Stitcher. Keep in mind that mental health podcasts are not a replacement for a therapist, but can be a great way to learn and get insights. Some popular podcasts include:

• Feeling Good with David D. Burns, MD
• The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast with Duff the Psych
• The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
• The Anxiety Podcast with Tim JP Collins
• Terrible, Thanks for Asking with Nora Mclnerny
• Therapy for Black Girls with Joy Harden Bradford, PhD
• The Mental Illness Happy Hour with Paul Gilmartin
• The Self Work Podcast with Dr. Margaret Rutherford
• Meditation Minis with Chel Hamilton

Please note that these links are being provided for informational purposes only. We are continuously updating this list of resources.

Many apps are available to help you with various aspects of your mental health. The apps listed here have research showing that they are safe and effective. Most are free, but some require a one-time or ongoing payment to access some features.

• Headspace – guided meditation and mindfulness
• Woebot – an Al chatbot that offers tools and advice
• Healthy Minds Program – meditation and skill-based learning
• Happify – overcome negative thoughts and stress
• SuperBetter – game based program to build resilience and mental health
• PTSD Coach – tools and skills to overcome PTSD
• MoodMission – dealing with stress, low moods, and anxiety

Please note that these links are being provided for informational purposes only. We are continuously updating this list of resources.

If you want more in-depth information on specific mental health conditions, approaches, and treatments, check out these websites:

• Mental Health America
• Mental Health America of California
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) California
• NAMI National
• U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• National Institute of Mental Health
• SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education)
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• MentalHealth.gov
• Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth)
• JED Foundation (teens/young adults)
• California Pan-Ethnic Health Network
• California LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network
• California Reducing Disparities Project
• US Department of Veterans Affairs

Please note that these links are being provided for informational purposes only. We are continuously updating this list of resources.