Reading and Resources

(This page is updated regularly)

ADHD

• Driven to Distraction or Delivered from Distraction, Edward M. Hllowell, M.D and John J. Ratey, M.D.

– Great for understanding ADHD through a neurobiology lens

• Scattered Minds, Gabor Mate, MD

– Helpful for understanding ADHD through the lens of Attachment Theory

Bipolar/Mood Disorders

• Bipolar, Not so Much: Understanding your Mood Swings and Depression by Chris Aiken, MD and James Phelps MD

 — Helpful for better understanding Bipolar Disorder symptoms and conceptualizing it as a spectrum illness

• https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/bipolar-disorder/causes/

— Good brief checklist of mood cycling triggers

PTSD

• The Body Keeps Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD

• Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine

Alcohol, Substances, Harm Reduction and Support

• https://al-anon.org/newcomers/how-can-i-help-my/alcoholic-sibling/page/4/

— For family and friends of alcoholics/individuals suffering from addiction

Mindfulness/Meditation

• A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook, Bob Stahl, PhD, Elisha Goldstein

Research/Readings on Psychedelic Therapies

coming soon!