Resources
Curated organizations, free tools, and trusted websites. These resources are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute treatment or a referral.
OCD
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
The leading OCD organization. Find therapists, treatment programs, educational resources, and community support for OCD and related disorders.
iocdf.org →Emetophobia Resources
Clinician-created resource site for emetophobia (fear of vomiting) — one of the most underserved specific phobias. Free CBT/ERP exposure hierarchies, assessments, handouts, research summaries, and treatment guides for adults and children.
emetophobia.net →TLC Foundation for BFRBs
The primary resource for body-focused repetitive behaviors including trichotillomania (hair pulling), excoriation (skin picking), and related conditions. Treatment finder, community, and educational materials.
bfrb.org →Mental Health Organizations
NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness
Advocacy, education, and support for individuals and families affected by mental illness. Helpline, support groups, and education programs available nationally.
nami.org →NAMI New York State
New York State chapter of NAMI. Local resources, support groups, and advocacy specific to New York residents.
naminys.org →NEABPD / BPD Alliance
Education, support, and the free Family Connections program for people affected by borderline personality disorder and emotion dysregulation. Largest online media library of BPD resources.
borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org →Mindfulness & Self-Compassion
Palouse Mindfulness
Free, complete online MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) course created by Dave Potter. Eight weeks of structured mindfulness practice based on the program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn.
palousemindfulness.com →Mindful Self-Compassion
The Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) program was developed by Dr. Kristin Neff, a leading researcher in self-compassion, and Dr. Christopher Germer, a clinical psychologist and mindfulness teacher. Together their sites offer research, free guided meditations, exercises, and educational materials on self-compassion practice.
self-compassion.org (Dr. Neff) → chrisgermer.com (Dr. Germer) →UCLA Mindful — Free Guided Meditations
Free guided meditations from UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center. Available in multiple languages. Includes body scan, breath awareness, and loving kindness practices.
uclahealth.org/uclamindful →ACT & DBT Skills
ACT Mindfully Videos
Free ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) videos from Dr. Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap. Practical video guidance on core ACT skills and principles.
actmindfully.com.au — Free Videos →DBT Skills Videos
Free DBT skills videos from Rutgers University (@DBTRU), covering all four core modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. A solid complement to individual therapy.
youtube.com/@DBTRU →Psychology Podcasts
APA — Speaking of Psychology Podcast
The American Psychological Association's podcast covering psychological science, mental health, and research. Searchable archive of episodes on anxiety, OCD, trauma, pain, and more.
apa.org — Speaking of Psychology →Grief & Loss
Center for Loss & Life Transition
Dr. Alan Wolfelt's center for grief education and support. Books, resources, and guidance for those experiencing loss and those who support them.
centerforloss.com →Veterans & Mental Health Apps
VA Mental Health & Behavioral Therapy Apps
Free mobile apps from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs covering PTSD, insomnia, mindfulness, anger management, and more. Available to veterans and the general public.
mobile.va.gov →Chronic Pain & Illness
EAET for Chronic Pain
Faculty page of Dr. Mark Lumley at Wayne State University — researcher and developer of Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET). Includes free videos and patient materials for EAET, an evidence-based psychological treatment for chronic pain and unexplained physical symptoms.
clasprofiles.wayne.edu →These resources are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Links to external websites do not constitute endorsement of all content on those sites. This page is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.