RESOURCES
Crisis Support
If you are in crisis or feeling suicidal do not delay, please call:
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Hotline for Mental Health in Los Angeles County: 1-800-854-7771
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Emergencies call: 911
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Or go to your nearest hospital emergency room
Nutrition & Lifestyle
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Dr. Mark Hyman, Functional Medicine
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Dr. Josh Axe
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Food Babe (learn what's in the food we buy)
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Pickuplimes.com (vegan)
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Institute of Functional Medicine
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Weston A. Price Foundation
Mindful Eating & Wellness Coaching
Pilates
Recovery & Support Organizations
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Adult Children of Alcoholics
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Alcoholics Anonymous
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Al-Anon
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Celebrate Recovery
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Co-Dependents Anonymous
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Multi Concept Recovery
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SMART Recovery
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Veterans
App for Meditation
App for Mood
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"MoodKit" - Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) based app for depression and anxiety.
Women's Holistic Psychiatry
Staying Active...
Most people have physical and social activities they enjoy and look forward to in life. I encourage you to engage in activities that are physical, social and/or that develop your skills, even if you're currently struggling. If you have physical injury or illness concerns, please check with your primary care doctor before you start. Some ideas:
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Host a get-together with friends
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Walk or hike in nature or in the city
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Practice meditation
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Practice martial arts
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Join a gym, do weight training / classes
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Learn a new sport
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Cook a healthy meal
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Clean out closet and let go of useless items
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Commit to AA, Al-Anon, or other 12-step meetings
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Attend church or synagogue
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Volunteer helping people in need
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Take a class at a community college
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Draw, paint, sculpt something
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Enjoy your favorite essential oils
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Build your photography skills and portfolio
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Join a support group
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Swim laps in a pool
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Surf with a friend or take lessons
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Create a garden with your favorite vegetables
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Try out a local Meetup group that interests you
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Call a friend and meet for coffee
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Go see a great movie
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Organize your closet
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Play or learn a new game
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Mentor a young person
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Write poetry freestyle
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Journal about what is on your mind
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Check on your strong friend
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Reflect on what you are grateful for