📚 Mental Health Resource Library

At SHIELD Psychiatry, we believe that education and support are vital tools in building emotional resilience. Explore our curated collection of trusted books, reputable websites, and practical tools to help individuals, parents, and caregivers navigate ADHD, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and behavioral concerns.

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🧰 Comprehensive Mental Health Resource Hub

Curated self-help tools, books, and clinically trusted links for children, teens, young adults, and families.

🧩 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Books for Parents

  • Uniquely Human — Barry M. Prizant
  • The Loving Push — Temple Grandin
  • Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum — Maureen Morrell & Ann Palmer

Books for Children & Adolescents

  • The Survival Guide for Kids with Autism — Elizabeth Verdick & Elizabeth Reeve
  • Different Like Me — Jennifer Elder
  • I See Things Differently — Pat Thomas

Resources

😴 Insomnia & Sleep

Books

  • The Sleep Lady’s Good Night, Sleep Tight — Kim West
  • Sleepless in America — Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
  • Quiet Your Mind & Get to Sleep — Colleen Carney & Rachel Manber
  • The Sleep Revolution — Arianna Huffington
  • CBT for Insomnia — Michael L. Perlis

Resources

🌀 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Books

  • Talking Back to OCD — John March
  • What to Do When Your Child Has OCD — Aureen Pinto Wagner
  • Freeing Your Child from OCD — Tamar Chansky
  • Being Me with OCD — Alison Dotson

Resources

🔄 Bipolar Disorder

Books

  • The Bipolar Child — Demitri Papolos
  • Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide for Teens — David Miklowitz

These resources are not a substitute for professional care. For individualized guidance, please contact SHIELD Psychiatry.

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Resources — Frequently Asked Questions

What topics are covered?

ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and insomnia/sleep—plus practical caregiver guides, school accommodations, and Florida-specific telehealth guidance.

Are these resources free?

Yes. Our educational articles, checklists, and curated links are free to access. Some third-party tools may have their own pricing.

Who are these resources for?

Parents, teens, and young adults (ages 5–25) across Florida, along with educators and clinicians seeking concise, evidence-based handouts.

Are they evidence-based?

Yes. Content references recognized bodies such as AACAP, AAP, AASM, NIMH, and CDC, and is reviewed by Dr. Marie Akers. We cite sources or link to guidelines when relevant.

What if I’m worried about safety or a crisis?

If there is immediate danger, call 911. For urgent mental health support, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). For non-emergency concerns, use our contact page.

How should I use these materials?

Start with the condition overview, then use checklists and skills pages. Bring questions to your visit. These materials support—not replace—professional care.

Can I share or print them?

Yes. You may share links or print for personal use. Please retain attribution to SHIELD Psychiatry and linked guideline sources.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Book cover of 'The Explosive Child' by Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., Sixth Edition, with subtitle 'A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children.'
Cover of the book 'What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew' by Dr. Sharon Saline, featuring smiling teens together.
Cover of the book 'Driven to Distraction' by Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey, highlighting ADHD.
A playful dog leaping on a beach with the text 'All Dogs Have ADHD' by Kathy Hoopmann.
Cover of the book "Parenting ADHD Now" by Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster featuring a yellow exclamation mark and subtitle "Easy Intervention Strategies to Empower Kids with ADHD."
Book cover titled 'My Brain Needs Glasses: ADHD Explained to Kids' by Annick Vincent, MD, featuring a cartoon brain and character.

Anxiety Disorders

Book cover of 'Helping Your Anxious Child, Third Edition: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents' by Ronald Rapee and others, featuring an image of a child wearing purple polka dot boots.
Cover of "What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety" by Dawn Huebner, featuring an illustration of a child and a cat under a large tomato plant.
Book cover of 'The Opposite of Worry' by Lawrence J. Cohen featuring a child in a red outfit joyfully jumping.
Book cover of "Outsmarting Worry" by Dawn Huebner, featuring cartoon creatures in a whack-a-mole game with a mallet.
Book cover titled "Be Calm" by Jill P. Weber, PhD, featuring phrases "proven techniques to stop anxiety now" on a blue background.

Depression

Cover of the book 'Depression and Your Child: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers' by Deborah Serani, featuring a young girl holding hands with an adult.
Cover of the book 'Stuff That Sucks' by Ben Sedley with a red background, lightning bolts, and geometric patterns. Text: 'Therapist Recommended.'
Book cover of 'How to Talk So Teens Will Listen & Listen So Teens Will Talk' by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish with a quote from Boston Globe.
Book cover of 'It's Kind of a Funny Story' by Ned Vizzini featuring a silhouette with colorful map design.
Cover of 'The Depression Workbook: Second Edition' by Mary Ellen Copeland, featuring a colorful painting of trees and mountains.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Cover of the book 'Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism' by Barry M. Prizant, PhD, featuring two children jumping playfully on a beach.
Book cover of 'Different Like Me' by Jennifer Elder, featuring illustrations of three characters including a judge with a wig, a young boy, and another man. Includes a subtitle 'My book of autism heroes' and an illustration of a bird's nest with eggs.
Book cover for 'The Loving Push' with a red heart-shaped maze design, authors Temple Grandin and Debra Moore listed below.
Book cover of 'Parenting Across the Autism Spectrum' by Maureen F. Morrell and Ann Palmer, featuring two people walking on a woodland path.
Children's book cover titled 'I See Things Differently: A First Look at Autism' by Pat Thomas, featuring illustrations of children playing and a child at a desk.

Insomnia & Sleep Disorder

Cover of a book titled "Quiet Your Mind & Get to Sleep" with a subtitle about solutions for insomnia, depression, anxiety, or chronic pain. The cover features a white pillow and a "Therapist Recommended" label.
Book cover of 'The Sleep Lady's Good Night, Sleep Tight' by Kim West with Joanne Kenen, featuring a sleeping baby.
Book cover for 'The Sleep Revolution' by Arianna Huffington, featuring a woman sitting on a bed against a dark blue background, with text stating it is a New York Times bestseller.
Cover of the book "Sleepless in America" by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, showing children jumping on a bed and parents looking tired. The cover includes a question, "Is your child misbehaving... or missing sleep?"
Book cover titled "Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Insomnia: A Session-by-Session Guide" with images of a person lying in bed in different positions. Authors are listed: Michael L. Perlis, Carla Jungquist, Michael T. Smith, Donn Posner.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Book cover for "Talking Back to OCD" by John S. March, MD, with Christine M. Benton, featuring a large title on an orangish background and a green lower section.
Cover of the book 'Being Me with OCD: How I Learned to Obsess Less and Live My Life' by Alison Dotson, featuring an orange and blue abstract design.
Book cover for 'What to Do When Your Child Has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Strategies and Solutions' by Aureen Pinto Wagner, Ph.D., with a companion book for children, featuring praise from Judith Rapoport, M.D., and highlighting practical strategies and scientific advances.

Trauma & PTSD

Book cover with purple section featuring the title 'Trauma' by Dan Hughes, and colorful toy blocks spelling 'PACE' with a heart block.
Book cover titled "Trauma-Proofing Your Kids: A Parents’ Guide for Instilling Confidence, Joy and Resilience" by Peter A. Levine and Maggie Kline, featuring a photo of smiling children lying on grass.

Bipolar Disorder

Cover of the book 'The Bipolar Child' by Demitri Papolos, M.D., and Janice Papolos, third edition, featuring a child on a swing with a blurred background.
Cover of "The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide" by David J. Miklowitz, PhD, 2nd edition.

General Mental Health Resources

SAMHSA logo featuring text "Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration" and a stylized design of hands around a face.
The Trevor Project logo with text "Saving Young LGBTQ Lives" in orange.
child mind Institute
American Association of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry logo
Logo of Florida Department of Health featuring a sun with rays and the words 'Florida Health' in orange and teal.