Mental Health Resources for You
Resources for support & understanding
We’ve gathered a selection of books, podcasts, and apps that we often recommend to clients. These resources can offer helpful insights, language for what you may be experiencing, and support between sessions. We regularly update this list with trusted mental health resources.
You’re welcome to explore at your own pace and choose what feels most relevant to you.
If there’s a specific topic you’re looking for, just let us know, and we’ll send you a recommendation.
PARENTING:
Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD, Eli Lebowitz
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
The Explosive Child, Ross Greene
No Drama Discipline, Daniel Siegal & Tina Payne Bryson
Raising a Secure Child, Kent Hoffman, Glen Cooper, & Bert Powell
The Power of Showing Up, Daniel Siegal & Tina Payne Bryson
BOOKS
COUPLES:
7 Principles for Making Marriage Work, John Gottman
After the Affair: Healing the Pain and Rebuilding Trust When a Partner has Been Unfaithful, Janis Abrahms Spring
Hold Me Tight, Sue Johnson
How Can I Get Through To You, Terry Real
In Quest of the Mythical Mate, Ellyn Bader & Pete Pearson
Intimacy and Desire: Awaken the Passion in Your Relationship, David Schnarch
Magnificent Sex, Peggy Kleinplatz & A. Dana Ménard
The State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity, Ester Perel
Wired for Love, Stan Tatkin
INDIVIDUALS:
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Lindsay Gibson
Atlas of the Heart, Brenee Brown
Attached, Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
Post Traumatic Growth, by Arielle Schwartz
Self-Compassion, Kristin Neff
The Courage To Be Disliked, Ichiro Kishimi
The Mindfulness and Acceptance Workbook, John Forsyth
The Skin We’re In, Desmond Cole (Toronto author)
The Wild Edge of Sorrow, Francis Weller
What Happened to You, Oprah
Wherever You Go, There You Are, Jon Kabat-Zinn
NEURODIVERSITY:
ADHD 2.0, Edward Hallowell & John Ratey
Atomic Habits, James Clear
Divergent Mind, Jenara Nerenberg
Myth of Normal, Gabor Mate
The ADHD Effect on Marriage, Melissa Orlov
Unmasking Autism, Devon Price
PODCASTS
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos, A mental health based podcast exploring evidence based insights into happiness and well-being.
Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel, A relationship-focused podcast featuring real therapy sessions.
I Have ADHD Podcast For Adults with ADHD to offer self understanding, executive functioning, and tools.
Therapy for Black Girls, Affirming conversations focused on healing, relationships, and emotional well-being.
Raising Good Humans Podcast, Positive parenting strategies, secure relationship, attachment-based parenting approaches.
Publicly Funded Mental Health Help
There are a number of publicly funded mental health services available in Toronto. Because these services are often in high demand, wait times can be longer than private options.
You can also call 211 in Toronto to explore additional supports in your community.
Crisis Support in Toronto, ON
988 Suicide Crisis Helpline: call or text 988
Black Youth Helpline: 416 285-9944
LGBT Youthline: text 647-694-4275
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366
Indigenous Hope for Wellness Helpline: 1-855-242-3310
Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 416-863-0511
Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto: 416-408-4357
Gerstein Centre: 416-929-5200
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
If you, or someone you care about, are feeling overwhelmed, in distress, or struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please know that support is available right now. These moments can feel intense and isolating, but help is accessible and you do not need to manage this on your own.
The resources listed offer immediate support from trained crisis professionals.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
If you decide we are not the right therapy practice for you:
If you are looking for a different type of therapy, speciality, or service than what we offer at Horizon Therapy, it may be helpful to explore one of these linked resources. The most important factor in therapy is finding the right fit for your needs and goals.
We share the resources on this page with care, though they may not be the right fit for everyone.
