Free Mental Health Resources

Dr. Betterly has compiled a number of free online mental health resources that may be helpful for patients and their loved ones.

The following resources are provided for informational purposes, and are not in any way affiliated with BetterlyMD. BetterlyMD is not responsible for external content.

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Patient Education

American Psychiatric Association (APA)
The APA provides trusted, evidence-based educational resources about various mental health conditions.

https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families

Community Support

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI provides education, support, and advocacy to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones.

https://www.nami.org

Sleep Resources

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
CBT-i is an effective, evidence-based, research-proven treatment for insomnia. It has been shown to be more effective than sleep medication over time.

The US Department of Veterans Affairs website provides a free CBT-i online course that can help you to self-manage insomnia. https://www.veterantraining.va.gov/insomnia

A free smartphone app is also available:
https://mobile.va.gov/app/insomnia-coach

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Accredited Sleep Medicine Centers
Find an AASM accredited sleep medicine center near you.

https://sleepeducation.org/sleep-center/

Self Help Workbooks

Centre for Clinical Interventions | Self Help Resources
The Government of Western Australia provides free workbooks and worksheets for various mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, worry, and self-esteem. No account registration required- free to download!

https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself