Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Resources
www.highlysensitiveperson.com is a Blog and Resource Corner for Highly Sensitive parents, particularly those who are pregnant or parenting infants and young children. In addition to free content and resources, there is a PDF Toolkit and a video-based Course for HSP Parents available for purchase.
General Mental Health Resources
24/7 Suicide & Crisis Line - Nationwide in U.S. - Dial 988
San Diego Access and Crisis Line (ACL)
(888) 724-7240 - San Diego Access & Crisis Line, available 24/7
Click here to access Live Chat with ACL, available Monday-Friday, 4-10 pm Pacific Time
The San Diego Access and Crisis Line (ACL) has been serving the people of San Diego County since 1997. It receives thousands of calls per month related to suicide prevention, crisis intervention, community resources, mental health referrals, and alcohol and drug support services. Confidential and free of charge, the line is immediately answered 7 days a week, 24 hours a day by Master's-level and Licensed Clinicians.
Help is available! Find easy access to mental health and suicide prevention resources by using the links provided on https://up2sd.org/
Perinatal Mental Health Resources
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (24/7, English & Spanish): 1-833-943-5746
Postpartum Support International
An incredible amount of information, resources, and ways to seek support - operating throughout the United States.
PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773
Postpartum Health Alliance - San Diego Chapter of PSI
Includes provider and support group listings, resources, and more.
Warmline: 619-254-0023
New York Times Interactive piece on "Working Moms and Coronavirus"
Audio and text article describing the challenges facing working moms/parents since the onset of COVID-19.
Buzzfeed Article: Truths Most People Wouldn't Dare Tell Parents-To-Be About Living With A Baby
Normalizes many of the challenges faced by new parents - you are not alone in your struggles!
NPR Life Kit Podcast: Navigating Life After Pregnancy Loss
NPR Life Kit Podcast: What is Postpartum Depression? Recognizing the Signs and Getting Help
Ecotherapy Resources
“What is Ecotherapy” Article by Dave Talamo, LMFT (my Ecotherapy mentor)
Guide to the Benefits of Nature on Mental Health by CounselingDegreesOnline.org
Wall Street Journal Article: "For Better Health During the Pandemic, Is Two Hours Outdoors the New 10,000 Steps?" by Betsy Morris (possible login/subscription required)