Self Help
Depression
Rumination: Stop the cycle of negative self-talk
Activation: Improve motivation to get things done
Absorbing activity: Find ways to get out of your head and into your life
Avoidance: Stop the depressing cycle of anxiety-avoidance
Mindfulness intro to the popular stress reduction technique for depression, anxiety, etc
Brisk awakening: and dawn simulators: Therapy for morning fatigue
Bipolar
Dark Therapy stabilizes mood and mania
Lightbox and Dawn simulator for depression
Mood Chart a simple weekly version
Anxiety
Mindfulness: Intro to the popular stress reduction technique for stress and anxiety
Apps:Including CBT, panic relief, mindfulness, and breathing
Forest therapy: Time in nature lowers anxiety
Probiotic diet: Anxiety is one of the main benefits
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Self-help guides
Rumination: Stop the cycle of anxious worry and negative self-talk
Absorbing activity: Find ways to get out of your head and into your life
Avoidance: Stop the cycle of anxiety-avoidance
Sleep
How to Sleep audio guide
CBT-insomnia: Advanced steps
CBT-i Coach app
Dark Therapy treats bipolar and insomnia (use with Dark Bedroom)
Brisk awakening, dawn simulators, and activating alarms for morning fatigue
ADHD, Memory & Cognition
Aromatherapy for age-related memory loss
Thinc-It (computerized cognitive testing, search in app store)
Brain Food
Antidepressant Diet for depression and ADHD
Probiotic Diet for mental health
Coffee vs Tea one stands out for mental health
Addiction
Smoking Cessation a basic guide
Alcohol: A safer way to drink
Alcohol and parenting: Lower the risk of addiciton in children
CBD Oil helps anxiety, and helps people come off the more dangerous marijuana
Trauma & Crises
Self soothing and ways to prevent self-harm
Understanding Symptoms
Mixed states. An agitated, anxious depression.
Bipolar II. A type of depression that keeps coming back.
Neuroticism: For people who are prone to stree-anxiety.
Self-tests
Family Support
Leap Program and Dr. Xavier Amadovor’s book or audio (useful when families disagree about need for treatment)
Preventing depression in teens and children
Alcohol and parenting: Lower the risk of addiciton in children
Meds & Supplements
–Chris Aiken, MD, Updated 7/23/2025
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