Resources
From time to time, you may want additional information or want to "go deeper" with your own care. We have provided a variety of sources below for you to consider. If you want more detail than what is provided, please feel free to discuss your needs with one of our therapist. We want you to obtain the best care and a major part of that is your self-care.
Earl W. Ridgell, Jr., MA, MS, LCPC is proud to provide ON-LINE Tele-therapy to our clients.
- Recommended Books -
Here is a list of some of our favorite books. We recommend that you
consider expanding your care by reading about
practical ways to enhance your own life.
Color My Words: An Inspirational Coloring Journal by Earl W. Ridgell, Jr., MA, MS, LCPC
Ornate Orbs and Observations by Earl W. Ridgell, Jr., MA, MS, LCPC
Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by David Burns, M.D.
Feeling Good Handbook: Using the New Mood Therapy in Everyday Life by David Burns, M.D.
Change 101: A Practical Guide to Creating Change in Life or Therapy by O'Hanlon & O'Hanlon
Do One Thing Different: Ten Simple Ways to Change Your Life by Bill O'Hanlon
The Bipolar Teen: What You Can Do to Help Your Child and Your Family by David J. Miklowitz, Ph.D.
Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids by Timothy E. Wilens, M.D.
- Apps -
In this age of Fitbits and Apple Watches, we have found that a simple App can really help someone improve their quality of life. Below are a few that we feel help our clients.
Stop, Breathe, Think - Anxiety We know that the Internet is an invaluable source of information, but we also know that it is full of false, inaccurate or misleading information. Don't just "Google It", ask a professional for recommendations. Discover NIMH: Suicide: How You Can Make a Difference Discover NIMH: Hope Through Early Prevention and Intervention WEBINAR: Irritable Kids - What the Research Teaches Us LINK TO PDF VERSION OF IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Maryland-Statewide Crisis Hotline Crisis text line in the US Baltimore Crisis Response Baltimore Crisis Response Inc. (BCRI) Anne Arundel County Crisis Hartford County Crisis Team Howard County Crisis Team Montgomery County Crisis Response Team Prince George’s County Crisis Response St. Mary’s County House of Ruth Maryland-Domestic Violence Substance Abuse - Riverside Treatment Services Alcoholics Anonymous Mountain Manor Treatment Center Connect to Family Peer Support National Resources - NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore National Suicide Prevention Lifeline National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1- 800-799-7233 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433) Crisis Text Line: Text "START" TO 741-741 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288) 1-800-996-6228 1-800-222-1222 1-800-622-2255 1-800-233-4357 https://www.veteranscrisisline.net http://suicideprevention.wikia.com
- Recommended Websites & Videos-
Recommended Websites for Children with Mood Disorders
- Important Phone Numbers -
1-800-422-0029
Text Connect to 741741
410-931-2214
410-433-5175
410-768-5522
410-638-5248
410-531-6677
240-777-4000
301-429-2185
301-873-6661
410-889-0840
443-730-6104
410-633-1922
410-276-0153
410-730-8267
410-435-2600
800-273-TALK (8255)
National Hopeline Network:
Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging):
Self-Harm Hotline:
Family Violence Helpline:
American Association of Poison Control Centers:
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line:
National Crisis Line - Anorexia and Bulimia:
Veterans Crisis Line:
Suicide Prevention Wiki: