Patient Information

Resources for Patients

• UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center
• Psychology Today
• UCLA Gender Health Program
• Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
• Outpatient Clinics

Books often suggested in therapy for patients:

• "Fully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness." by Susan L. Smalley and Diana Winston.

For Families and Parents

• UCLA Parenting and Friendship program
• UCLA PEERS Clinic (Program for Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills)
• UCLA Childhood OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), Anxiety and Tic Disorders Program
• UCLA Family STAR ( Stress, Trauma and Resilience) Clinic
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder information

Books recommendations:

• "Taking Charge of ADHD" by Russell Barkley
• "Smart But Scattered" by Peg Dawson
• “What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety” by Dawn Huebner and Bonnie Matthews

Videos - Educational Resources

• Dr. Daniel Siegal resources
• The Critical Inner Voice - Whiteboard Animation – PsychAlive
• Andy Puddicombe- All it takes is 10 mindful minutes
• Dr. Brene Brown – The power of vulnerability
• Dr. Brene Brown- Listening to shame
• Dr. Guy Winch- Why we all need to practice emotional first aid.
• Dr. Kelly McGonical- How to make stress your friend
• Dr. Matt Killingsworth- Want to be happier? Stay in the moment
• Dr. Russell Forster- Why do we sleep?

Crisis Resources

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988 or 1-800-273-8255). Available 24/7, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free, confidential support for any people at risk of suicide or concerned about the safety of a friend, family member or another individual. Services are available in English, in Spanish (1-888-628-9454) and for people who are deaf and hard of hearing (1-800-799-4889).
• Emergency Medical Services (911). If you or a friend, family member or other person has urgent mental health or is in a life-threatening situation, you can receive immediate assistance by calling 911 or your local emergency number.
• Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). This text-based support line provides 24/7 access to crisis counselors who can help with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, self-harm and other urgent mental health issues. We also have a full list of depression hotline numbers here.
• Samaritans (877-870-4673). Samaritans provide a 24/7 volunteer-staffed helpline for people feeling suicidal, depressed or lonely. The hotline is confidential and provides a tele-interpreter service, allowing callers to receive help in more than 240 languages.
• Veterans Crisis Line (1-800-273-8255, or 988, then press 1) (Text 838255). This free, confidential hotline is available 24/7 for all veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserves, as well as their family members and friends.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE). Available 24/7, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides free, confidential assistance and support for people affected by domestic violence. In addition to the standard hotline, text-based support is available by texting “START” to 88788.
• The Trevor Project (1-866-488-7386). This 24/7 hotline provides suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ people under 25. Confidential support is also available via online chat and text (text START to 678-678).
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (1-800-950-6264). The NAMI HelpLine answers mental health questions and provides support Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific Time (PT).