Resources
General Mental Health Resources
National Center for PTSD
Provides an overview of PTSD symptoms and different treatment options. Provides information for friends and family members as well.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National organization that offers free on-going support groups and free classes for people who are struggling with their emotional health. Also has free support groups and classes for friends and family members. Provides a wide range of information about mental health issues and treatments.
https://www.nami.org/
Mental Health America
Provides a great deal of information about different mental health difficulties and treatment information. This website also has screening tools for different mental illnesses and information for friends and family members.
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/
National Center for PTSD
Provides an overview of PTSD symptoms and different treatment options. Provides information for friends and family members as well.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National organization that offers free on-going support groups and free classes for people who are struggling with their emotional health. Also has free support groups and classes for friends and family members. Provides a wide range of information about mental health issues and treatments.
https://www.nami.org/
Mental Health America
Provides a great deal of information about different mental health difficulties and treatment information. This website also has screening tools for different mental illnesses and information for friends and family members.
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/
Support Resources
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Wake County
Local Triangle Area NAMI website with information about free support groups in the Triangle area for people who are experiencing mental illness. Also has information about free support groups for family members and friends. There are multiple support groups in the Triangle Area.
https://nami-wake.org/support-groups/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you or someone you know is in emotional crisis-whether they are considering suicide or not—please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.Your call will be answered by a trained crisis worker who will listen empathetically and without judgment. The crisis worker will work to ensure that you feel safe and help identify options and information about mental health services in your area. Your call is confidential and free. There is chat option through their website that is also free and confidential.
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
1-800-273-8255
HopeLine
Free and confidential helpline that offers crisis intervention, supportive and non-judgmental active listening, and referrals to appropriate community resources. Can call or text.
https://www.hopeline-nc.org/
919-231-4525
1-877-235-4525
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Wake County
Local Triangle Area NAMI website with information about free support groups in the Triangle area for people who are experiencing mental illness. Also has information about free support groups for family members and friends. There are multiple support groups in the Triangle Area.
https://nami-wake.org/support-groups/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you or someone you know is in emotional crisis-whether they are considering suicide or not—please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.Your call will be answered by a trained crisis worker who will listen empathetically and without judgment. The crisis worker will work to ensure that you feel safe and help identify options and information about mental health services in your area. Your call is confidential and free. There is chat option through their website that is also free and confidential.
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
1-800-273-8255
HopeLine
Free and confidential helpline that offers crisis intervention, supportive and non-judgmental active listening, and referrals to appropriate community resources. Can call or text.
https://www.hopeline-nc.org/
919-231-4525
1-877-235-4525
Evidence Based Psychotherapy Resources
Video explaining evidence based therapies and how they are used.
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Provides an overview of evidenced based therapy tools and mental health symptoms.
http://www.abct.org/Information/?fa=_WhatIsEBPpublic
Video explaining evidence based therapies and how they are used.
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Provides an overview of evidenced based therapy tools and mental health symptoms.
http://www.abct.org/Information/?fa=_WhatIsEBPpublic
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
The Beck Institute
Provides further details of different CBT therapies and information about how these tools are used to treat a wide variety of mental health issues.
https://beckinstitute.org/
Mental Health Help
Provides an overview of CBT, including a video explaining CBT.
https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-major-depression/
The Beck Institute
Provides further details of different CBT therapies and information about how these tools are used to treat a wide variety of mental health issues.
https://beckinstitute.org/
Mental Health Help
Provides an overview of CBT, including a video explaining CBT.
https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-major-depression/
CBT-D (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression)
WebMD
Provides an overview of CBT for depression, and includes a video about this treatment option.
https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-depression#1
Healthline
Provides further information about CBT for depression
https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/cognitive-behavioral-therapy
The Beck Institute
Provides additional details of CBT therapies and ways these tools are used to treat a wide variety of mental health issues.
https://beckinstitute.org/
WebMD
Provides an overview of CBT for depression, and includes a video about this treatment option.
https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-depression#1
Healthline
Provides further information about CBT for depression
https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/cognitive-behavioral-therapy
The Beck Institute
Provides additional details of CBT therapies and ways these tools are used to treat a wide variety of mental health issues.
https://beckinstitute.org/
CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia)
Conquering Insomnia
A self-paced CBT-I treatment program that guides you through the CBT-I steps on your own. Includes worksheets and relaxation exercises. Cost ranges from $50-$70.
http://www.CBTforInsomnia.com
Free CBT-I
A 30 day guide to help individuals implement CBT-I techniques. Can be used on your own or in conjunction with a therapist. This app includes sleep diaries, quizzes, and helpful handouts.
http://www.freecbti.com
National Sleep Foundation
Provides information about sleep disorders and a variety of treatment options
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Provides information about sleep disorders and a variety of treatment options
http://sleepeducation.org/
YouTube Video on CBT-I
Provides an overview of CBT-I
Conquering Insomnia
A self-paced CBT-I treatment program that guides you through the CBT-I steps on your own. Includes worksheets and relaxation exercises. Cost ranges from $50-$70.
http://www.CBTforInsomnia.com
Free CBT-I
A 30 day guide to help individuals implement CBT-I techniques. Can be used on your own or in conjunction with a therapist. This app includes sleep diaries, quizzes, and helpful handouts.
http://www.freecbti.com
National Sleep Foundation
Provides information about sleep disorders and a variety of treatment options
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Provides information about sleep disorders and a variety of treatment options
http://sleepeducation.org/
YouTube Video on CBT-I
Provides an overview of CBT-I
CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy)
National Center for PTSD
Provides an explanation of CPT and short videos about this treatment option.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/cognitive_processing.asp
Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
Provides a more detailed explanation of CPT and short videos about this treatment option.
https://cptforptsd.com/
American Psychological Association
Provides information about CPT and a case study of a patient’s experience with CPT treatment.
https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments/cognitive-processing-therapy.aspx
About Face
Provides a more in-depth video of one patient’s experience with PTSD and his CPT treatment.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/aboutface/therapies/cpt.html
National Center for PTSD
Provides an explanation of CPT and short videos about this treatment option.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/cognitive_processing.asp
Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
Provides a more detailed explanation of CPT and short videos about this treatment option.
https://cptforptsd.com/
American Psychological Association
Provides information about CPT and a case study of a patient’s experience with CPT treatment.
https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments/cognitive-processing-therapy.aspx
About Face
Provides a more in-depth video of one patient’s experience with PTSD and his CPT treatment.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/aboutface/therapies/cpt.html
DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
Behavioral Tech
This is the website developed by the founder of DBT. This website has explanations, videos and handouts about DBT.
https://behavioraltech.org/resources/faqs/dialectical-behavior-therapy-dbt/
Mental Health Help
Provides an overview of DBT and has a video explanation of this treatment option.
https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/what-is-dialectical-behavior-therapy/
Triangle Area DBT
Provides a listing of DBT providers and DBT groups that provide comprehensive DBT treatment in the local area.
http://www.triangleareadbt.com/
Behavioral Tech
This is the website developed by the founder of DBT. This website has explanations, videos and handouts about DBT.
https://behavioraltech.org/resources/faqs/dialectical-behavior-therapy-dbt/
Mental Health Help
Provides an overview of DBT and has a video explanation of this treatment option.
https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/what-is-dialectical-behavior-therapy/
Triangle Area DBT
Provides a listing of DBT providers and DBT groups that provide comprehensive DBT treatment in the local area.
http://www.triangleareadbt.com/
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reflex)
National Center for PTSD
Provides an explanation of EMDR and short videos about this treatment option.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/emdr.asp
EMDR International Association
Provides additional details about EMDR and a video about patients’ experiences with EMDR.
https://www.emdria.org/page/emdr_therapy
American Psychological Association
Provides a more detailed explanation of EMDR and a case study of a patient’s experience with EMDR treatment.
https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/resources/eye-movement-reprocessing-example.aspx
About Face
Provides a more in-depth video of one patient’s experience with PTSD and his EMDR treatment.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/aboutface/therapies/emdr.html
National Center for PTSD
Provides an explanation of EMDR and short videos about this treatment option.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/emdr.asp
EMDR International Association
Provides additional details about EMDR and a video about patients’ experiences with EMDR.
https://www.emdria.org/page/emdr_therapy
American Psychological Association
Provides a more detailed explanation of EMDR and a case study of a patient’s experience with EMDR treatment.
https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/resources/eye-movement-reprocessing-example.aspx
About Face
Provides a more in-depth video of one patient’s experience with PTSD and his EMDR treatment.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/aboutface/therapies/emdr.html
MI (Motivational Interviewing)
Psychology Today
Provides a more detailed explanation of MI.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/motivational-interviewing
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
Provides more explanation about MI and has a video about the benefits of MI.
https://motivationalinterviewing.org/
Psychology Today
Provides a more detailed explanation of MI.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/motivational-interviewing
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
Provides more explanation about MI and has a video about the benefits of MI.
https://motivationalinterviewing.org/
IPT (Interpersonal Therapy for Depression)
International Society of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (ISIPT)
Provides more details about IPT treatment and the different tools used in IPT.
https://www.interpersonalpsychotherapy.org/
WebMD
Provides an overview of IPT and has more information about the symptoms of depression.
https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/interpersonal-therapy-for-depression#1
International Society of Interpersonal Psychotherapy (ISIPT)
Provides more details about IPT treatment and the different tools used in IPT.
https://www.interpersonalpsychotherapy.org/
WebMD
Provides an overview of IPT and has more information about the symptoms of depression.
https://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/interpersonal-therapy-for-depression#1
PE (Prolonged Exposure)
National Center for PTSD
Provides an explanation of PE and short videos about this treatment option.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/prolonged_exposure.asp
American Psychological Association
Provides a more detailed explanation of PE and a case study of a patient’s experience with PE treatment.
https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments/prolonged-exposure.aspx
About Face
Provides a more in-depth video of one patient’s experience with PTSD and his PE treatment.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/aboutface/therapies/pe.html
National Center for PTSD
Provides an explanation of PE and short videos about this treatment option.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand_tx/prolonged_exposure.asp
American Psychological Association
Provides a more detailed explanation of PE and a case study of a patient’s experience with PE treatment.
https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments/prolonged-exposure.aspx
About Face
Provides a more in-depth video of one patient’s experience with PTSD and his PE treatment.
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/apps/aboutface/therapies/pe.html
