All Self-Help Tools and Resources
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The following content is not endorsed by the Texas State Counseling Center and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you are in need of support or assistance, please contact our office at 512-245-2208 or visit us on campus in the LBJ Student Center, Room 507.
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7 Cups
Feeling worried, sad, stressed or lonely? Need to talk to someone? Download 7 Cups now for FREE anonymous emotional support & counseling from trained active listeners.
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The Anxiety Coaches
"The Anxiety Coaches are not medical professionals, they're just regular people who suffer from anxiety. They welcome professionals onto their show as guests, and take listener questions. They keep the tone light, interesting and informational."
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Anxiety Slayer
Podcast covering anxiety with more technique and tools driven for tackling anxiety.
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Breathe2Relax
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.
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Calm
Find Your Calm. The goal of using Calm is to help improve your health and happiness. Calm can help with improving sleep quality, reducing stress/anxiety, improved focus, and more.
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Coping with Grief and Loss
Scroll down on this page to learn more about coping with grief and loss.
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Deep Energy 2.0: Music for Sleep, Meditation, Relaxation, Massage and Yoga
The title says it all: If voices keep you awake, look for a podcast that omits them, like this one. Each hour-long mix includes ambient sounds to induce sleep.
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Happier with Gretchen Rubin
"Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast."
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The Hardcore Self Help Podcast
"This is a podcast dedicated to answering your questions about mental health, anxiety, depression, relationships, sex, and life WITHOUT psychobabble."
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Headspace
Relaxation for stress and sleep
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HelloMind
Think Better. Feel Stronger.
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Meditation Minis
Looking for a way to calm down before you turn out the light? Episodes last about 10 minutes and take listeners through relaxing meditations about work, health, and, yes, sleep. Rather than immediately launching into the meditation, each episode starts with announcements from the host and a short intro that describes the exercise to come, which is why I prefer to start the podcast before I get under the covers.
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Mental Health Self-Screening Tool
Non-affiliated resource
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Not Another Anxiety Show
"A podcast for all: from the always anxious to the occasionally overwhelmed to the painfully panicked. Join your host Kelli Walker – registered nurse, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and former agoraphobe – on an anxiety adventure. Learn what anxiety really is, why the best of us can get caught in its web, and how to move past its sticky grip."
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Not Crazy
"The mental health podcast for people who hate mental health podcasts. The show is designed to explore all facets of our mental health -- without all the psycho-babble. The hosts, Gabe and Jackie, know first-hand that people don’t generally wonder about the "state of their mental health," but might very well worry about whether or not they are crazy."
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The OCD Stories
"The OCD Stories is a show that offers hope and inspiration. I interview some of the best minds in OCD treatment and recovery to share their advice, to both entertain and educate listeners towards a healthier life."
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The Overwhelmed Brain
"The Overwhelmed Brain is here to help you avoid dysfunction, handle toxic situations with grace and ease, show up authentically, and honor yourself with confidence."
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The Psych Central Show
"An award-winning, weekly podcast that approaches psychology and mental health in a casual and accessible fashion. Listen as our hosts speak candidly with experts to break down complex topics in simple and understandable ways."
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Recovery Unscripted
"Recovery Unscripted brings you firsthand stories and exclusive insights from the frontlines of the opioid crisis, mental health care and addiction treatment. Powered by Foundations Recovery Network, this podcast’s mission is to share valuable wisdom and powerful stories."
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Relax & Rest
Enjoy guided meditations.
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Relaxing Nature
Sounds and spa music
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Self Isolation
"As part of a series of coronavirus-related podcasts, Yvette, the host of Mentally Yours, chats to Rosie Weatherley, the Information Content Manager, at the mental health charity, Mind."
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Self-Compassion
Researcher Kristin Neff provides a variety of free self-compassion related audio tracks on her website.
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Sleep Time
Sleep Time doubles as a comprehensive sleep analysis app and alarm clock.
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Sleep With Me: A Sleep Inducing Podcast
In each episode, the narrator delivers meandering, stream-of-consciousness monologues in a monotone that recalls the most boring teacher you ever had.
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Stop Panic
Stop Panic & Anxiety Self-Help is designed to help users monitor and manage symptoms of panic. The app includes articles about panic/anxiety and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The app contains an Anxiety Thought Diary which helps users reframe and challenge negative thinking.
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TherapyLab
"Award-winning psychotherapist and Harley Therapy founder Dr. Sheri Jacobson has sat on both sides of the therapist's chair. In the TherapyLab podcast, she explores people's personal insights into therapy, mental health and wellbeing."
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Tiny Leaps, Big Changes
"Tiny Leaps, Big Changes is a personal development podcast focused on exploring the day-to-day behaviors we all engage in that determine the results we gain in our lives. Hosted by Gregg Clunis, the show shares simple strategies you can implement into your life to start moving the needle towards your biggest goals."
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Welcome to Night Vale
This is a popular storytelling podcast, and its offbeat tales of conspiracies and small-town strange occurrences can help people wind down after a long day.