Recommended Readings

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Cover page of a book titled "The Vagus Nerve Reset" by Anna Ferguson, with the handle @annathexietycoach. The subtitle reads "Train your body to heal stress, trauma and anxiety." The background features flowing, wave-like blue lines.
Book cover titled 'Are You Mad at Me?' by Meg-Johnson with a white circular sticker claiming it as a New York Times bestseller, orange background, black and white text.
Book cover titled "The Whole-Brain Child" by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson, with a silhouette of a child's profile in white against a teal background, featuring multicolored and red text, and a red circle indicating more than 1 million copies printed.
Book cover titled "Revolutionizing Trauma Treatment" by Babette Rothschild, featuring abstract textured background with a large circular shape in teal and orange shades, and subtitle "Stabilization, Safety, & Nervous System Balance."

Crisis Information

  • Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 to connect with trained counselors. teens connect

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline — 1-800-950-6264 (text “Helpline” to 62640).

  • Teen Line — (varies; e.g., 1-800-852-8336) — support specifically for teens.

  • The Trevor Project — 1-866-488-7386 (crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth; text “START” to 678678). Hesperian Health Guides

  • LGBT National Hotline — 1-888-843-4564

  • RAINN — National Sexual Assault Hotline — 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE).

  • National Parent Helpline — 1-855-4APARENT (427-2736) (emotional support & resources for parents). downeylawgroup.com

  • Self-Harm Hotline — 1-800-366-8288 (support for self-injury concerns).