RESOURCES
Scroll down for my top mental health recommendations on books, podcasts, apps, articles, videos, self-care tools and more.
Crisis Hotlines:
Crisis Line of Hawaii: 808-832-3100 or from outer islands call toll free 1-800-753-6879
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988, https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org or text HOME to 741741
Domestic Violence Action Center: https://domesticviolenceactioncenter.org
Suggested Books:
Brene Brown
Audiobooks
Lori Gottlieb
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Bessel Van Der Kolk
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Viktor Frankl
Man’s Search for Meaning
Body Image and weight - Linda Bacon
Health at Every Size
Susan Cain
Quiet, The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking
Relationship with food - Tribole & Resch
Intuitive Eating
On Love - Sue Johnson
Hold Me Tight
On Managing Clutter - Marie Kondo
The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Inspirational Videos:
TED Talk on changing your story - Lori Gottlieb
How Changing Your Story Can Change Your Life
TED Talk on living a meaningful life - Emily Esfahani
There’s More to Life than Being Happy
TED Talk from Brene Brown
The Power of Vulnerability
Podcasts to Follow:
Unlocking Us Podcast
By Brene Brown
Buddhist teachings
With Tara Brach
Dear Therapists
With Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch
Self Care Tools:
UCSD Center for Mindfulness
Practice with mindfulness and compassion meditations from UC San Diego
Passion Planner
Get planning and start with some free PDFs from Passion Planner
Yoga with Adriene
Yoga for bedtime? Yes please!
Good Days Start with Gratitude
Begin and end with gratitude
Mindful parenting tips from HeadSpace
Article, video and app
Use technology intentionally - Christine Carter
Don’t Fool Yourself: Use Technology Intentionally
Helpful Apps:
Meditation app for children
By Stop, Breath & Think
My Life Meditation
By Stop, Breath & Think
Change your habits
SuperBetter
Decrease your urge to self-harm with this DBT inspired app
Apple Apps, Calm Harm
HeadSpace
Headspace is a paid app but offers great guided meditations
Virtual Hope Box
An accessory to treatment to help with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking
Colorfy
Relax with coloring games
Not Currently Accepting New Patients
Maui Psychological Services - Serving all islandsTo find another provider you can visit Psychology Today and enter your location to find a therapist to help you on your journey to health. Aloha, Dr. Kapua!
