Helpful Links
Emergencies or Crises:
In Case of Emergency: If you are experiencing thoughts of wanting to kill yourself or others, are in immediate danger, and/or are having a healthcare crisis call 911.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dialing 988 will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, which provides confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States.
Psychiatric Hospitals
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital
Comprehensive mental health services, including inpatient and outpatient care for adults, adolescents, and children.
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Website: Sharp Mesa Vista
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Phone: (858) 836-8434
UC San Diego Health - Neurobehavioral Medical Unit
Specialized care for individuals with complex mental health needs, including crisis stabilization and neurobehavioral conditions.
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Website: UC San Diego Neurobehavioral Unit
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Phone: (858) 657-7000
Bereavement/Grief Groups:
List of groups compiled by Rady Children’s Hospital: https://www.rchsd.org/programs-services/spiritual-care/hope-bereavement-support-program/support-groups/
https://elizabethhospice.org/grief-support/adult/
https://www.scripps.org/services/grief-and-bereavement-services
Online Trauma Groups:
For survivors of physical trauma: Trauma Survivors Network: https://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/
For survivors of sexual trauma: After Silence https://www.aftersilence.org/
For complex PTSD patients: https://cptsdfoundation.org/
PTSD sub-reddit open community online group: https://www.reddit.com/r/ptsd/?rdt=45268
MyPTSD forum for survivors and their loved ones: https://www.myptsd.com/v
Bibliotherapy
A curated list of books for your perusal. This is a starting point, but certainly only that. These authors are some favorites and have other good writings. Please ask for other suggestions that may be helpful and more personally tailored to your particular leanings and issues.
Spiritual Health
A Life of Meaning -- James Hollis
The Endless Practice-- Mark Nepo
Hope will Find You-- Naomi Levy
Embracing the Unknown -- Pema Chodron
The Heroine’s Journey-- Maureen Murdock
Women who Run with the Wolves-- Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Care of the Soul -- Thomas More
Becoming Wise and Speaking of Faith -- Krista Tippett
A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life-- Richard Rohr
Facing the Dragon: Confronting Personal and Spiritual Grandiosity --Robert Moore
Social Health
The Art and Science of Connection-- Kasley Kislam
The Art of Gathering --Priya Parker
Together The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World-- Vivek H. Murthy, MD
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping meaningful connection and the language of human experience—Brene Brown
Physical Health
The Menopause Brain –Lisa Mosconi, PhD
Body on Fire– Monica Aggarwal, MD and Jyothi Rao, MD
The Wisdom of Your Body– Hillary I. McBride
Relationships/Sex Mating In Captivity-- Esther Perel
Come As You Are-- Emily Nagoski
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work—John M. Gottman, PhD
Mental and Emotional Health
Fierce Self Compassion-- Kristin Neff
In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness--Levine
Lost Connections--Johann Hari
Trauma-- Pedram Shojai
The Body Bears the Burden-- Scaer
The Body Keeps the Score-- Bessel A van der Kolk
Burnout-- Nagoski and Nagoski
Mother Hunger --Kelly McDaniel
Brene Brown: Dare To Lead, Braving the Wilderness, Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, Power of Vulnerability, The Gifts of Imperfections
Emotional Inheritance-- Galit Atlas
Grief/Bereavement/ Death and Dying
The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief-- Francis Weller
When Breath Becomes Air--Paul Kalanithi
Being Mortal—Atul Gawande
How we live is how we die—Pema chodron
Grief is a Journey—Dr. Kenneth J. Doka
Lost Art of Dying Dugdale
Unattended Sorrow—Stephen Levine
Life Lessons-- Kubler-Ross and Kessler
Burnout
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World Health Organization (WHO): Offers a comprehensive definition and framework for understanding burnout as a workplace phenomenon, including links to related mental health resources. (https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-at-work)
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American Psychological Association (APA): Features articles, studies, and resources on identifying, managing, and preventing professional burnout (apa.org)
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH): Provides guidelines and research on occupational stress and burnout, with tools for improving workplace mental health.(cdc.gov/niosh)
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Harvard Business Review (HBR): Publishes research-backed articles on understanding burnout in professional environments and strategies for leaders to mitigate it. (hbr.org)
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Mindful.org: Focuses on mindfulness as a tool to reduce stress and prevent burnout, with articles and guided exercises for professionals. (mindful.org)
Women’s Mental Health
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Office on Women’s Health (OWH): Offers comprehensive information on women’s health topics, including mental health and hormonal transitions, with articles, self-help tools, and professional advice (womenshealth.gov).
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Mental Health America (MHA): Provides evidence-based mental health resources, including tools and articles related to women’s health and hormonal changes (mhanational.org).
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The North American Menopause Society (NAMS): Features research-backed resources on menopause, perimenopause, and related topics, including articles, symptom guides, and a certified provider directory (menopause.org).
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Harvard Health: Women’s Health: Publishes evidence-based articles on women’s health, including topics related to menopause and hormonal transitions (health.harvard.edu).