This list of resources will assist with mental health interventions that can be utilized at home in-between appointments. Patients will receive this reference sheet to review with the Behavioral Health Care Manager.
NOTE: While we recommend links to these non-Duke Health internet resources, Duke Health does not moderate these sites nor is it responsible for the accuracy or content of their information. Duke Health does not endorse third- party sites and resources to links for products, services, advertisements or service information, and has not investigated claims made by the advertiser.
Fitness & Wellness
- Moving More For Mental Wellness [video]
- What Is Well-Being?
- Mind-Body Wellness
- Tips for Using News and Social Media in a Healthy Way
Trackers & Logs
- Exercise Log - Answer Fitness
- My Physical Activity Diary - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
- 2 Week Activity Logs - Open Physical Education
Mobile Apps
- Apple Fitness App
- Nike Training Club - Home Workouts from Nike
- FitOn - Free Fitness App
Mental Health
- Stop Negative Thoughts: Choosing a Healthier Way of Thinking
- Dealing With Negative Thoughts
- Crisis & Other Mental Health Resources
- Exposure Therapy: First Approach Skills Training Anxiety (FAST-A) Video-Guided Workbook
- Behavioral Activation for Depression - University of Michigan
Trackers & Logs
- Behavioral Activation - Therapist Aid
- Positive Activities for Behavioral Activation - Therapist Aid
- Activity Form - University of Washington Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
- The Importance of Pleasant & Meaningful Activities - American Psychology Association
- Pleasant Activities List - The Psychology Group
- List of Pleasant Activities & Rewards - University of Washington AIMS Center
Mobile Apps
- AbleTo - Virtual Behavioral Health Care
- iChill - Trauma Resource Institute
- PTSD Coach - Veterans Affairs
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- Healthy Eating
- Weight Management
- Choosing Healthy Foods When You Have More Than One Health Problem
- Developing a Plan for Healthy Eating
- Healthy Eating in Social Situations [video]
- Eating Journal
- Emotional Eating
- Healthy Attitudes Toward Food and Exercise
- Nutrition During Pregnancy
Trackers & Logs
- My Food Diary - Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
- Daily Food Tracker - Stanford Hospital & Clinics Digestive Health
Pain Management
- Pain Control
- Chronic Pain
- Improving Sleep When You Have Chronic Pain
- The Pain-Mood Connection [video]
- Pain Management
- Pain Control Diary
- Tools for Effective Pain Management at Home
- Exploring Non-Medication Pain Treatments: Natural Alternatives for Relief
- Harnessing the Power of Yoga to Manage Pain Naturally
- Making Yoga Accessible to Seniors
Parenting Resources
Perinatal
- Postpartum Support International (Online Support Groups)
- This Isn’t What I Expected: Overcoming Postpartum Depression by Karen Kleiman & Valerie Raskin [Amazon]
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
- Duke Centering Pregnancy Groups
- The 4th Trimester Project
- New Mom Heath Guide [PDF]
- Postpartum Plan [PDF]
- Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders
- Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding & Psych Medications
- Behavioural Activation Manual for Perinatal Depression and Anxiety [PDF]
- Behavioral Activation Activity Booklet [PDF]
Relaxation & Sleep Patterns
Trackers & Logs
- Sleep Diary - Sleep Foundation
- Morning & Evening Diary - Sleep Foundation
- Day & Night Sleep Log - Sleep Foundation
- Two-Week Sleep Diary - American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- One Week Sleep Diary - Brigham Sleep Health Institute
Mobile Apps
- Calm - Meditation & Sleep
- Headspace - Meditation & Sleep
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) - Veterans Affairs
- The Insomnia Coach - Veterans Affairs
- Mindfulness Coach - Veterans Affairs
- Insight Timer - Meditation & Sleep
- UCLA Mindful
Self-Harm & Suicide Prevention
Mobile Apps
- Calm Harm - Self-harm prevention
- Suicide Safety Plan - Veterans Affairs
Socialization
Stress Management
- Stress and Coping: Mindfulness Can Help [video]
- Calming Your Mind With Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- How to Do Progressive Muscle Relaxation [video]
- Stress Management: Doing Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- Stress Relief and Relaxation
- Stress Management: Doing Guided Imagery
- Stress Management: Doing Breathing Exercises
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Mobile Apps
- Mindshift CBT - Anxiety relief
- DBT Coach - Diary, mood, & gratitude
Young Adult & Adolescent Resources
Mental Health
- Teens: Who Do You See in the Mirror?
- Teens: Things That Get in the Way of Mental Health Care
- Teens: Tips for Using News and Social Media in a Healthy Way
- Emotional and Social Development, Ages 15 to 18 Years
- Anxiety
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety: What Is It? [video]
- Anxiety: Stop Negative Thoughts
- Anxiety: Paying Attention to How You're Doing [video]
- Depression
- Depression Is Common [video]
- Depression: How It Affects Your Body [video]
- Depression: Stop Negative Thoughts
- Depression: Social Support and Recovery [video]
- Get Regular Exercise for Mental Health
- Fitness: Moving More [video]
- Fitness: Adding More Activity to Your Life
- Exercise and Physical Activity Ideas
- Get Regular Exercise for Mental Health
- First Approach Skills Training for Depression Workbook for Teens
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
- Healthy Eating
- Weight Management
- Choosing Healthy Foods When You Have More Than One Health Problem
- Developing a Plan for Healthy Eating
- Healthy Eating in Social Situations [video]
- Eating Journal
- Emotional Eating
- Healthy Attitudes Toward Food and Exercise
- Nutrition During Pregnancy
Sleep Patterns & Healthy Habits
- Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older
- Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well
- Teenage Sleep Patterns
- Healthy Habits for Kids
- When You're Not Sleeping Well [video]