Top 10 Blogs/Podcasts

1. http://thehappyguy.com ***(3 stars)

This is a blog written by David Leonhardt. I would recommend this blog because it covers several different aspects of self care and explore the definition of happiness, which is something everyone seems to be looking for. He describes his blog as writing about “the good life” which he breaks down into: being happy and self fulfilled, at peace with oneself and the world around; protecting and enhancing one’s health; Efficiently using one’s monetary resources; Other stuff that might be fun or that we just want to share.

2. http://pattyspathtohealing.wordpress.com ** (2 stars)

This blog I would recommend to anyone who is recovering from childhood abuse. She posts honestly about her experiences going through therapy and dealing with anxiety and depression related to these experiences. For people struggling with these issues Patty provides honest insight to moments of strength and moments of suffering, and the things that help her cope every day.

3. http://www.mentalhealth.gov/blog/ **** (4 stars)

I recommend this blog because it works to raise mental health issues awareness and promote services. This blog covers a wide variety of mental health issues such as bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, etc and works to De-stigmatize mental illness.

4. http://ribbonsbowsandhospitalbracelets.blogspot.com/ ***** (5 stars)

I am a little biased on this one because it is the blog of one of my cohort members. I recommend this blog because it covers growing up with a chronic illness. Kara writes a great blog that will provide comfort and reliability to anyone whop has a disability.

5. https://mentalhealthinmilitary.wordpress.com/ ***** (5 stars)

I am also a little biased on this one bc it is also a blog of my cohort member. This however does not take away from how well written and thoughtful it is. Kaylyn has passion for working with veterans and provides insight into mental health issues and the struggles that veterans experience after they return to civilian life, This blog is uplifting and comforting to anyone experiencing these issues, to those who love a veteran, and to mental health professional.

6. http://marc.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=22 **** (4 stars)

I recommend this podcast because it provides weekly podcasts of free guided meditations regarding a variety of subjects. This podcast includes guided meditation subjects such as: standing kindness and meditation, sending kindness to the world, new year’s intentions, and mindful willingness to be what is. Tune in for a free meditation podcast.

7. http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/help-information/podcasts/ ** (2 stars)

This podcast is helpful. It is helpful because it provides a wide variety of different mindfulness practices to help with mental illness issues. This podcast explores different types of healthy diet and exercise in regards to mental health.

8. http://www.adaa.org/podcasts-ask-learn **** (4 stars)

These podcasts are helpful because they provide information about disorders such as hoarding, PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression, etc. Each individual podcast is by a professional and provides helpful insight and resources.

9. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/anger-management-institute/id205110845?mt=2 *** (3 stars)
Here you can prescribe for free to tune in to Podcasts regarding anger management from the Anger Management Institute podcast by Lynette Hoy, NCC, LCPC. She covers subjects such as anger and relationships, anger and divorce, how to talk out your anger, etc. This podcast can help anyone trying to manage their anger and become more peaceful.

10. http://www.cancer.net/coping-and-emotions/managing-emotions/grief-and-loss/understanding-grief-and-loss ***** (5 stars)
This podcast is aimed at helping those with cancer and friends and family members cope with the challenges and grief. They provide several podcasts regarding the anxiety, uncertainty, anger, and fear related to this serious illness and can be informational and comforting.