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We hope that this list of resources will be of benefit to you if you experience any emotional or psychological difficulty after answering any of our study questions.
Finding a TherapistHere is a list of counselors and therapists curated by meditation teacher, Sean Feit Oakes: https://www.seanfeitoakes.com/resources-healing-practice/counselors-therapists/.
You might also try Psychology Today—a website that allows you to search for mental health providers in your area. This site allows you to search by specialty (e.g., there are specialists in anxiety, grief, depression) and by demographics so that you may also choose a mental health resource of your preferred gender, ethnicity, etc. Many insurance providers can also help you locate specialists within your health insurance networks that meet these same specifications. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us to let us know if you need help locating additional supports. National Resources for Immediate supportTrauma Response & Crisis Care (TRACC) Community Care: Covid-19 (and beyond) support to activists, organizers, BIPOC, QTPOC, and first responders.
https://www.tracc4movements.com National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: free 24/7 hotline for those who experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts 800-273-8255 Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN): free 24/7 hotline for survivors of sexual assault 800-656-4673 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): helpline for those encountering mental illness 800-950-6264 Veteran’s Crisis Line: free 24/7 hotline for veterans or active members of service 800-273-8255, press 1 when prompted Blackline: free 24/7 hotline geared towards Black, Black LGBTQI, Brown, Indigenous and Muslim communities. You can call or text. 800-604-5841 https://www.callblackline.com/#about LGBTQI Resources: a list of spiritual, religious, academic, legal, and advocacy resources for LGBTQI community members. https://www.vanderbilt.edu/lgbtqi/resources/national-resources California Bay Area ResourcesSonoma, Lake and Mendocino County Crisis Line: free 24/7 hotline for those who are suicidal or in crisis 855-587-6373
Marin County Crisis Line: free 24/7 hotline for those who are suicidal or in crisis 415-499-1100 Yolo County Crisis Line: free 24/7 hotline for those who are suicidal or in crisis 530-756-5000 California Peer-Run Warmline: free 24/7 non-emergency line providing emotional support to those in distress 855-845-7415 Meditation Related Resource
If you feel you have experienced any difficulties due to meditation, you may contact Dr. Willoughby Britton at willoughby_britton@brown.edu. Dr. Britton is the Director of the Clinical and Affective Neuroscience Laboratory at the Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, and has expertise in potentially adverse effects of mediation.
InformationalTrauma & PTSD Info: some brief information about trauma https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/November-2017/PTSD-and-Trauma-Not-Just-for-Veterans
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