Introduction

In my practice, I have found that books and websites can be a powerful adjunct to psychotherapy and medication management. The following is a list of books and websites, sorted by topic, that my patients have found to be helpful. I have no financial interest in Amazon.com or any of the listed books. Please note that this list does not imply my complete endorsement of the contents of the listed resources.

Depression

• Article – Depression Summary by Minyang Mao, M.D.
• Article – Seasonal Affective Disorder by Minyang Mao, M.D.
• Book – The Feeling Good Handbook by David D. Burns
• Book – Mind Over Mood by Greenberger and Padesky
• Website – Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
• Handout – SSRI FAQ.pdf – Selective Serotonine Reuptake Inhibitors Frequently Asked Questions
• Slides –Depression and Medications.pdf – Slides presented at Depression and Medications Workshop

ADHD

• Article – ADHD Summary by Minyang Mao, M.D.
• Book – Driven to Distraction by Edward M. Hallowell and John J. Ratey
• Book – Mastering Your Adult ADHD by Steven A. Safren, Susan E. Sprich, Carol A. Perlman, Michael W. Otto

OCD

• Book – Brain Lock by Jeffrey M. Schwartz

Panic Disorder

• Article – Panic Disorder Summary by Minyang Mao, M.D.
• Book – Mastery of Your Panic and Anxiety Workbook by Craske and Barlow
• Website – Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)

Asian-American Mental Health

• Website – Mental Health America – AAPI Communities
• Website – National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
• Website – Culture to Culture Foundation
• Website – N.Y. Coalition for Asian-American Mental Health

Spirituality and Mental Health

• Book – The Search for Significance by Robert S. McGee
• Book – Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend
• Review Article – “Addressing Spiritual Issues in Psychiatric Treatment” by Minyang Mao, M.D.
• Website – American Association of Christian Counselors
• Northern California Christian Clinics – Christian Counseling Centers
• Nationwide Christian Clinics – Meier Clinics

Resources for Primary Care Providers

• Handout – Psychiatric Medications Refresher.pdf – Psychiatric Medications Refresher for Primary Care Physicians