Resources
Here are some resources that you can use to get information about treatment, books, and other areas that may be helpful to you.
OCD
Organizations and Associations
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
https://iocdf.org
Offers extensive information about OCD, treatment options, support groups, and educational resources.
Books and Literature
"Freedom from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" by Jonathan S. Abramowitz
"The OCD Workbook: Your Guide to Breaking Free from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder" by Bruce M. Hyman and Cherlene Pedrick
"Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior" by Jeffrey M. Schwartz
"Talking Back to OCD: The Program to End Obsessive Thoughts and Compulsive Behaviors" by John S. March
"Getting Over OCD" by Jonathan S. Abramowitz
EMDR
Organizations and Associations
EMDR Institute, Inc.
Website: emdr.com
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
Website: emdria.org or emdr.com/faqs
Research and Evidence
PubMed: EMDR Research Articles
Website: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
National Center for PTSD
Website: ptsd.va.gov
Hotlines and Support Lines
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone: 1-800-273-8255
Provides 24/7 support for individuals in crisis.
Books and Literature
“EMDR: The Revolution in Trauma Therapy" by Francine Shapiro
"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk
Perinatal Mental Health
Perinatal mental health is crucial for the well-being of both parents and their children. Here’s a list of resources that can provide information, support, and services for individuals dealing with perinatal mental health issues:
Organizations and Associations
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Website: postpartum.net
Offers resources, support, and information about postpartum depression and other perinatal mood disorders.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Website: acog.org
Provides guidelines and resources related to maternal mental health.
Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA)
Website: mmhalliace.org
Focuses on raising awareness and improving access to mental health services for pregnant and postpartum women.
The PANDAS Foundation
Website: pandasfoundation.org.uk
Offers support for parents experiencing perinatal mental illness, including resources for families and professionals.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Website: nami.org
Provides resources and information on various mental health issues, including perinatal mental health.
Hotlines and Support Lines
Postpartum Support International Helpline
Phone: 1-800-944-4773
Offers support for individuals experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone: 1-800-273-8255
Provides 24/7 support for individuals in crisis.
Books and Literature
"This Isn't What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression" by Karen R. Kleiman and Valerie Davis Raskin
"Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers" by Karen Kleiman
"The Postpartum Handbook: A Guide for New Moms" by Dr. Randi Hutter Epstein
"The Maternal Mental Health Manual: A Complete Guide for Professionals Working with New Mothers" by Dr. Rebecca W. S. A. Harvey
"A New Mother's Guide to Depression" by Dr. Judith A. Kuriansky
"What Am I Thinking? Having a Baby After Postpartum Depression" by Karen Kleiman
"Mommy's Brain: How Motherhood Makes Us Smarter" by Katherine Ellison
"The Mother-to-Mother Postpartum Depression Support Book: A Guide for Mothers Helping Other Mothers" edited by Sandra Poulin and Karen Kleima
"The Postpartum Depression Workbook" by Kendra J. Bressette
"Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting" by Pamela Druckerman
”Infreakinfertility: How to Survive When Getting Pregnant Gets Hard“ By: Melanie Dale