USEFUL RESOURCES
While you are waiting for an appointment with one of our psychologists, you may like to consult some of the books, websites, and other resources listed below. New resources will be added to the list regularly.
DEPRESSION AND/OR ANXIETY
ONLINE:
"MoodGym" (free online program). Available at: https://moodgym.com.au/
"Therapy in a Nutshell". Multiple videos available at https://www.youtube.com/@TherapyinaNutshell
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BOOK:
"The Happiness Trap" by Dr Russ Harris
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STRESS
E-BOOK:
"Doing what matters in times of stress" published by the World Health Organisation. Available for free download at: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240003927
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ONLINE:
"How to make stress your friend" by Kelly McGonigal (TED Talk). Available to view at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcGyVTAoXEU
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SLEEP
E-BOOK:
"How to Sleep Better" by Prof Leon Lack and Dr Helen Wright. Available for free download at: https://www.re-timer.com/how-to-sleep-better-ebook/
CHRONIC PAIN
ONLINE:
"WA Health: painHEALTH". https://painhealth.csse.uwa.edu.au
​"Understanding pain in less than five minutes". Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KrUL8tOaQs
​"Understanding pain: Brainman chooses". Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwn9rC3rOI
NEURODIVERGENCE (ADHD &/OR AUTISM)
ONLINE:
"How to ADHD" (YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD
"NeuroWild" (Facebook/Instagram)
"The mini ADHD coach" (Facebook/Instagram) https://www.theminiadhdcoach.com/
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BOOKS:
"This is ADHD: An interactive and informative guide" by Chanelle Moriah
"I am Autistic" by Chanelle Moriah
"A Different Sort of Normal" by Abigail Balfe
"The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Autism and ADHD: Cultivate Self-Compassion, Live Authentically, and be your own Advocate" by Jennifer Kemp and Monique Mitchelson.
"Different, not less" by Chloe Hayden
"How to ADHD" by Jessica McCabe
"ADHD for smart ass women" by Tracy Otsuka
"Unmasked: The ultimate guide to ADHD, autism, and neurodivergence" by Ellie Middleton
“The Year I Met My Brain” by Matilda Boseley
"So, you're Autistic... An epic teen guide for autistic girls and gender diverse youth" by Yellow Ladybugs
GRIEF & LOSS
BOOK/PODCAST/YOUTUBE:
"Good Mourning: Honest conversations about grief and loss" by Sally Douglas and Imogen Carn