
Resources
This is your go-to space for all things support, healing, and mental health magic. Whether you’re just starting your therapy journey or looking to deepen your growth, this page is packed with curated goodness to help you along the way.
Everything here is chosen with care by our team at NextDoor Counseling Services—because we believe wellness should feel accessible, supportive, and maybe even a little fun. (Therapy doesn’t have to be stuffy, right?)
So, take a scroll. Click around. Bookmark your favorites. Your mental health matters, and these tools are here to help you thrive.
When you're ready for more personalized support, we're just one click next door.
Websites
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities:
The-Truth-About-ACES-Infographic.pdf
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) https://www.NAMI.org
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Millions of people are affected by mental illness eery year - https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/NAMI_YouAreNotAlone_2023.pdf
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How mental health impacts the person, the family, the community and the world -https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/NAMI_Impact_RippleEffect_2023.pdf
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Stats on who is getting mental health treatment - https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/NAMI_MentalHealthCareMatters_2023.pdf
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) https://www.nimh.nih.gov
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Stress or Anxiety - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/sites/default/files/documents/health/publications/so-stressed-out-fact-sheet/Im-So-Stressed-Out.pdf
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Teens: Do I have Depression - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/sites/default/files/documents/health/publications/teen-depression/Teen_Depression_More_Than_Just_Moodiness_2022.pdf
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Women and Depression - https://www.nimh.nih.gov/sites/default/files/documents/health/publications/depression-in-women/depression-women_508.pdf
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) https://www.samhsa.gov
9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline https://988lifeline.org
Information regarding suicide prevention and information. Please call 911 if you are experiencing an emergency. You can text or call 988 to speak to a real person about the emotions, thoughts and feelings you are experiencing.
National Mental Health Help Line https://mentalhealthhotline.org/
Florida Mental Health Help Line https://mentalhealthhotline.org/Florida
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
call 2-1-1 or visit https://www.crisiscenter.com
Videos
Therapy in a Nutshell - https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyinaNutshell
Shares information regarding various mental health diagnoses and symptoms. Provides suggestions on tools you can use to assist in managing emotions, thoughts and behaviors.
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Setting boundaries - https://youtube.com/shorts/phgHaaDq6t0?si=8TYChe5HqHxVyDn_
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Fight. Flight. Freeze. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPyzPH8sB2A&list=PLiUrrIiqidTVNQB5GrD2uh-bmfUGGwh-z
Psych 2 Go - https://www.youtube.com/@Psych2go
Provides mental health and psychological education in an empathetic and understanding way. Great for all ages.
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Five reasons to consider therapy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCAAzXDaST8
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Ten signs you're stressed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO09IbFjm6U
The Fictionist
Stories that explore different aspects of life and provides ways to manage and cope with life. https://www.youtube.com/@thefictionist21
Dr. Tracey Marks https://www.youtube.com/@DrTraceyMarks
Provides information regarding various mental health symptoms and topics.
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Feeling Overwhelmed and Emotional Regulation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uZNGWPpdms
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Loneliness is not uncommon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SosNjSe_gbY
Dr. Aditi Nerurkar - https://www.youtube.com/@draditinerurkar
Beneficial information and tips on ways to identify and manage stress and burnout.
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Beat toxic stress - https://youtu.be/CuCptHYw_-c
Books & Workbooks
Many of these books are available in many places and various formats (i.e., physical copy, digital/ebook, audiobook). Check the availability of these books at your local library as you may be able to enjoy them free of costs. Click the title link or copy and paste the link to your web browser to view the book.
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The PTSD Survival Guide for Teens: Strategies to Overcome Trauma, Build Resilience, and Take Back Your Life: The Instant Help Solutions Series) (2018), by Sheela Raja PhD and Jaya Raja Ashrafi
Amazon - https://a.co/d/09XiL6D
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The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook (2019), by Matthew McKay PhD, Jeffrey C. Wood PsyD, Jeffrey Brantley MD
Amazon - https://a.co/d/dURBqY2
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When a Loved One Won't Seek Mental Health Treatment: How to Promote Recovery and Reclaim Your Family's Well-Being (2024) by C. Alec Pollard, PhD., Melanie VanDyke, Ph.D., Gary Mitchell, LCSW, Heidi J. Pollard, RN, MSN, Gloria Mathis, PhD..
Amazon - https://a.co/d/fW9azXt
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The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help You Deserve (2020) by Rheeda Walker.
Amazon - https://a.co/d/2xlK8Ge
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The Parent's Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder (2020) by Amelia Bowler
Available online https://us.jkp.com/products/the-parents-guide-to-oppositional-defiant-disorder