To Help You Thrive
These web links are provided to help you in your search for information regarding mental health issues. While we try to review them regularly for accuracy and appropriateness, they are not part of the MC website and the College is not in control of or responsible for the content. They are meant as resources for your information, and should not replace in-person counseling services.
Gratitude: Record what makes you grateful and receive affirmation quotes
What’s Up?: Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) methods to help you cope with Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and more. Use the positive and negative habit tracker to maintain your good habits, and break those that are counterproductive.
DailyBean: Simple diary app for those that want to record their daily lives easily. It lets you choose your mood for the day and summarize the day with colorful icons. You can add a picture and a line of notes. The app provides statistics to analyze mood and activity on a weekly/monthly basis.
Insight Timer: #1 Free app for sleep, anxiety, and stress.
How We Feel: Track your emotions and learn skills about coping with them.
Grief Share
Grief Share is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.
griefshare.org
American Counseling Association
Grief is a natural reaction to loss or change. Grief is commonly discussed in relation to the death of a loved one, however grief can be experienced following any major change. ACA offers the resources for counselors and the public to aid in the processing of grief and loss.
counseling.org
HelpGuide
Article on coping with grief and loss.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
ADAA is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders through education, practice, and research.
adaa.org
International OCD Foundation
As part of their mission to raise awareness about OCD and related disorders, increase access to effective treatment, help end stigma, and foster a community, the IOCDF provides resources and programs throughout the year for individuals affected by OCD, their families, and mental health professionals, alike.
iocdf.org
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Screening Quiz
Use this brief screening measure to help you determine if you might need to see a mental health professional for diagnosis and treatment of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).
psychcentral.com/quizzes/
Mind Shift CBT
A Canadian organization that helps individuals who find anxiety getting in the way. MindShift™ CBT uses scientifically proven strategies based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active steps to take charge of your anxiety.
Personality Tests
16 Personalities (similar results to Myers Briggs test)
Emotional and Psychological Trauma
Help Guide provides information about emotional and psychological trauma.
helpguide.org
U.S Department of Veteran Affairs
The world’s leading research and educational center on PTSD and traumatic stress.
ptsd.va.gov
At Health
Provides mental health information for those they serve by providing highly accessible educational material, including on Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
athealth.com
Traumatic Stress Institute
Develops and delivers trauma-focused material to help the public. It provides resources for individuals impacted by trauma.
traumaticstressinstitute.org
Pandora’s Project (Survivors of Rape and Sexual Abuse)
Pandora’s Project is a organization dedicated to providing information, support, and resources to survivors of rape and sexual abuse and their friends and family. Pandora’s Project offers peer support to anyone who has been a victim of rape, sexual assault, or sexual abuse through our online support group, Pandora’s Aquarium.
National Eating Disorders
Provides a helpline, screening tool and educational information about eating disorders.
nationaleatingdisorders.org
Eating Disorder Hope
Provides educational material, treatment information and recovery tools and support.
eatingdisorderhope.com
Body Positive Workouts, Self-Image, and More
General Videos
Body Positivity
Lindsey Kite: Body Positivity or Body Obsession? Learning to See More and Be More
Ashley Graham: Plus-size? More Like My Size
Fitness Options
Dianne Bondy Yoga, YouTube Channel
Dianne does guided yoga for everyone from beginners to more experienced folks. She uploads a new video every week. She has a curvy, healthy body and is very positive and upbeat.
The Fitness Marshall, YouTube Channel
This channel has many different dance cardio/workout videos. They are tons of fun and so empowering! The channel’s slogan is “Active Booty for Every Booty,” so they are very body positive. Caleb Marshall, the main instructor, is hilarious. Each video also tells you the difficulty of the dance as well as the “sweat level” (aka how active it is). The Fitness Marshall features dancers/instructors of all shapes and body types.
Articles and Other Websites
Body Positivity
Are you struggling with body image?
Are you feeling uncomfortable in your own skin? Do you find yourself constantly comparing your body to others – whether its peers, or Instagram models and celebrities?
Many college students struggle with body image issues at some point. This struggle may be made worse by transitions or a change in weight and/or appearance. Maintaining a healthy body image can be a challenge for many students, particularly because they are at a critical stage of self-assessment and identity development. Students are constantly navigating many life changes that can be both exciting and stressful.
This is a really nice article on body positivity and how to foster it when it does not come naturally. At the bottom of the article there are some self-empowerment songs to help you get pumped and embrace your self-love! Also, check out the handouts linked in the article, or you can ask your counselor for them!
positivepsychology.com/positive-body-image
About-Face
About-Face arms girls with the knowledge and tools they need to fight back against a culture that diminishes and disempowers them, equips women and girls with tools to understand and resist harmful media images that affect self-esteem and body image.
Positive Body Image Resources
Challenge Current Beauty Standards
NAMI
The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides an educational page on self-harm.
Help Guide
Educational information on cutting and self-harm, tips on how to stop and resources to get help.
Calm Harm
An award-winning app that provides was to resist and mange self-harm.
calmharm.stem4.co.uk
NAMI
Veterans and Active-Duty page on mental health concerns including PTSD.
VA Office of Mental Health
Provides a variety of mental health resources, information, and treatment options.
VA Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Guidebook
A guidebook provided by the VA office on mental health and suicide prevention designed to address the mental health needs of Veterans and their families.
Mindfulness Resources for People of Color A list of resources compiled by UC Santa Cruz Counseling and Psychological Services
SAMHSA National Helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
1-800-662-4357
Mental Health.Net
Provides mental health and substance abuse information, treatment options and ways to get help.
mentalhelp.net
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Has information about the effects of alcohol on health and well-being, as well as information on getting help.
niaaa.nih.gov
Addiction Resources
Provides rehabilitation and treatment resources for anyone struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction.
addictionresource.com
American Addiction Centers
Offers substance abuse information to help educate and guide individuals towards the right treatment programs.
drugabuse.com
Start Your Recovery
Offers people who are dealing with substance use issues a source of objective information about signs, symptoms, conditions, treatment options, and resources — presented in a user-friendly format and in language that’s easy to understand.
startyourrecovery.org
Rehab Spot
Provides a variety of information about alcohol and drug issues, as well as treatment options.
rehabspot.com
In the Rooms
A place for recovering addicts to meet and socialize when they are not in face-to-face meetings. It includes live meetings, discussion groups and other tools needed to help stay sober.
intherooms.com
Alcoholics Anonymous
12-step support groups to help individuals with alcohol abuse issues.
aa.org
Free online meetings: aa-intergroup.org
Narcotics Anonymous
12-step support groups for individuals with drug abuse issues.
na.org
Free online meetings: virtual-na.org
Smart Recovery
A program to empower people to achieve independence from addiction problems with a science-based 4-Point Program.
smartrecovery.org
Celebrate Recovery
A Christ-centered 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind.
celebraterecovery.com
The Summit Wellness Group
A resource guide that can help if you suspect someone has potentially overdosed on a drug. Please note – it is always advised to call 911 in the event of an emergency.
thesummitwellnessgroup.com
Maryville College Counseling Center makes these links available as a community service for our students. Information found on the internet should not be used as a diagnosis or substitute for mental health and/or substance use advice from a qualified professional. Maryville College Counseling Center is not responsible for and does not endorse the content or information contained on any of these sites. These links will be updated periodically but cannot be guaranteed to be updated every time a change is made to the site.