Resources

Disclaimer: The mental health resources provided on our webpage regarding different mental disorders and psychological treatments are not owned or produced by the WSU Psychology Clinic and are for informational, and supplemental purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Self-help books from ABCT- Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies


Mindfulness/Meditation

Headspace app and website

Brief Description

Learn to meditate and increase mindfulness. Library including hundreds of educational sessions and themed, guided meditations (e.g., sleep, stress, focus, appreciation) that vary in length.

  • Creator: Andy Puddicombe (former Buddhist monk) and Richard Pierson
  • Available at: iTunes and Google Play stores, Headspace website
  • Help for: Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Calming/Relaxation
  • Cost: Annual subscription $69.99 with free trial period deals, student deal $9.99 per year
  • Age Range: Everyone; Kids’ versions available (customized sessions for 5 and under, 6-8, and 9-12)

UCLA Mindful App

Brief Description

Guided meditations, for beginners and wellness topics. Library of recorded 30-min podcasts on meditation and mindfulness topics; live streaming weekly.

  • Creator: UCLA Health
  • Available at: iTunes and Google Play stores, UCLA Mindful app (at Apple.com), (podcasts also available on UCLA MARC website)
  • Help for: Relaxation, Anxiety, Well-being
  • Cost: Free
  • Age Range: 4+ years

UCLA Mindfulness Awareness Research Center (MARC) website

Brief Description

Guided meditations (recordings and transcripts) and classes (free and paid); some available in Spanish and other languages.


Anxiety and OCD

FearTools

Brief Description

Identify and challenge negative thoughts. Users are prompted to identify negative thoughts, rate their negative feelings, identify cognitive distortions, and create alternative thoughts. Also includes a squared breathing exercise, videos about anxiety, and exposure tracking information.

  • Creator: Stawarz
  • Available at: FearTools website, iTunes and Google Play stores
  • Help for: Worry, Anxiety
  • Cost: Free
  • Age Range: Teens and Adults

Rootd

Brief Description

Educational lessons on panic and anxiety. Also includes guided strategies for breathing and tracking your panic attacks.

  • Available at: Rootd website, iTunes and Google Play stores
  • Help for: Panic, Anxiety
  • Cost: Free (in app purchases)
  • Age Range: Adults

Mood and Emotion Regulation

MoodKit app

Brief Description

Employs four MoodKit tools: Mood enhancing activities; Thought checker – Identification and changing unhealthy thoughts; Daily mood rating/ monitor; Journaling with preformatted templates.

  • Creator: Thriveport
  • Available at: iTunes and Google Play stores
  • Help for: Mood improvement tool, CBT based; for Depression, Anger, Anxiety
  • Cost: $4.99, App store only
  • Age Range: 12+ years

MoodTools app

Brief Description

App includes: Depression test; Thought analysis, identification of negative thinking; Activities list; Safety plan.

  • Creator: Stawarz
  • Available at: MoodTools at Google Play store, iTunes and Google Play stores
  • Help for: Depression, Anxiety
  • Cost: Free, In-app purchases ranging from $1.00 to $49.99 per item
  • Age Range: Everyone

DBT Coach app

Brief Description

DBT skills training, Progress monitoring, Meditations, Crisis survival tools. NOTE: App does not work with screen readers.

  • Creator: Swasth Inc.
  • Available at: DBT Coach on Google Play stores
  • Help for: Coaches DBT skills
  • Cost: Monthly Subscription: $11.99; Six Month Subscription: $59.99
  • Age Range: 12+ years

MoodPrism App

Brief Description

Mood monitoring tool; Identifies if extra help may be needed; Can be connected to friends, families, providers.

  • Creator: Nicole Rickard
  • Available at: MoodPrism app website, iTunes and Google Play stores
  • Help for: Bipolar, depression, anxiety
  • Cost: Free
  • Age Range: 13+ years

AIMS (Anger and Irritability Management Site) Website

Brief Description

Mood management tool created by U.S. Veterans Affairs, CBT based: Managing and understanding anger; Breaking cycle of aggression; Behavioral tools; Cognitive Tools; Communication strategies; Anger control plan.

  • Creator: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Available at: AIMS website at Veterans Affairs
  • Help for: Mood management, Anger, Irritability
  • Cost: Free
  • Age Range: 13+ years

Trauma

CPT Coach app

Brief Description

CPT tool created by U.S. Veterans Affairs: Designed to provide supplementary resources for those in following CPT (cognitive processing therapy) with a therapist, including:

  • Between session assignments
  • Readings
  • PTSD symptom monitoring
  • Mobile versions of CPT worksheets.

PTSD Coach app

Brief Description

Aimed to provide initial information and support for veterans experiencing trauma-related symptoms, including:

  • Information about professional care
  • Self-assessment for PTSD
  • Opportunities to find support
  • Tools to help manage the stresses of daily life with PTSD.

  • Creator: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Available at: CPT Coach app at Veterans Affairs website, Apple and Google Play stores
  • Help for: Trauma and PTSD; designed for veterans
  • Cost: Free
  • Age Range: 18+ years

National Center for PTSD for Veterans

Brief Description

Hub for psychoeducation, information, and resources for veterans facing trauma-related symptoms.

  • Website: ptsd.va.gov
  • Help for: Trauma and PTSD among veterans
  • Cost: Free
  • Age Range: NA

Health Behavior

Nightmare Protocol Worksheet

Brief Description

Step-by-step worksheet to address distressing, recurring nightmares that interfere with sleep.

Sleep Time: Cycle Alarm Timer

Brief Description

Sleep monitoring, allows you to track your sleep cycles and “doubles as an alarm clock as well as a sleep analysis tool.”

  • Creator: Azumio Inc.
  • Available at: Sleep Time at Apple store
  • Help for: Sleep
  • Cost: Free, Offers in-App purchases
  • Age Range: N/A

Mood Tracker website

Brief Description

Designed to help track mood, including depression and anxiety symptoms, along with health behaviors and outcomes such as sleep, diet, medication, exercise, and mindfulness.


Cognitive Health

Information on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI; pdf)

Brief Description

PDF guide on traumatic brain injuries from Veterans Affairs. Details the following: Causes, severity, diagnosis, symptoms, basic treatment information and tips on how to manage common TBI symptoms.

Cognitive Health Information

Brief Description

Website that provides articles and other information on the following: memory and cognition, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, health conditions, medicines, Exercise/physical activity, nutrition, alcohol use/smoking, sleep, and opportunities to participate in research.

Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury

Brief Description

Website that provides information on the following: TBI criteria, signs/symptoms, causes, roles & responsibilities, assessment, treatment, and resources.


Substance Use

Stop Drinking with AJ

Brief Description

App used to regain control, cut down or stop drinking; Overcome emotional and physical cravings; Tools to change thinking; Relaxing, visualization.