Your Mental Wellness Journey
mental health wellness tools
Prioritize your mental health with our resources on mindfulness, stress management, and support networks to maintain a balanced and resilient mindset.
Our Favorite wellness Videos
Hidden Wellness Gems
Mental Health America
MHA offers comprehensive mental health resources, including a toolkit for small business owners to address mental health in the workplace.
Mind Share Partners
Provides resources, training, and support to create mentally healthy workplaces, with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI provides resources and support for managing mental health, including specific tools for workplace mental health.
Workplace Mental Health (American Psychiatric Association Foundation)
Offers a range of resources and tools to help employers support mental health in the workplace, including for small businesses.
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America
Offers resources and support for managing anxiety and depression, including tips for workplace mental health and managing stress as an entrepreneur.
Techstars Entrepreneur's Toolkit: Mental Health Resources
Offers a collection of resources and articles focused on mental health for entrepreneurs, including strategies for managing stress and maintaining well-being.
From Our Wellness Library
-
"Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown
This book explores leadership qualities essential for entrepreneurs, such as courage, vulnerability, and accountability. It's a valuable read for understanding how to lead effectively while maintaining mental well-being.
-
"The Hard Thing About Hard Things" by Ben Horowitz
Ben Horowitz provides an honest look at the challenges of building and managing a startup. His insights into handling stress, making tough decisions, and navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship are invaluable for maintaining mental health.
-
"The Greater Good: Social Entrepreneurship for Everyday People Who Want to Change the World" by Madeleine Shaw
This book offers insights into how entrepreneurs can align their business ventures with their values and passions, focusing on social impact and personal fulfillment.
-
"The Soul-Sourced Entrepreneur: An Unconventional Success Plan for the Highly Creative, Secretly Sensitive, and Wildly Ambitious" by Christine Kane
Christine Kane provides a guide for creative and sensitive entrepreneurs to succeed in business without sacrificing their authenticity or well-being.
-
"Lost and Founder: A Painfully Honest Field Guide to the Startup World" by Rand Fishkin
Rand Fishkin offers a candid look at the realities of startup life, including the mental health challenges entrepreneurs face. His practical advice and personal stories make this a must-read.
-
"Your Brain and Business: The Neuroscience of Great Leaders" by Srinivasan S. Pillay
This book explores the neuroscience behind leadership and decision-making, providing insights into how entrepreneurs can use their brains to improve their mental health and leadership skills.
-
"You Are Not Alone: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Mental Health―With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real People and Families" by MD Ken Duckworth
Practical guidance on dealing with a vast array of mental health conditions and navigating care Research-based evidence on what treatments and approaches work. Insight and advice from renowned clinical experts and practitioners. This singular resource―the first book from the National Alliance on Mental Illness―is a powerful reminder that help is here, and you are never alone.
-
"Rise Above the Story: Free Yourself from Past Trauma and Create the Life You Want" by Karena Kilcoyne
Rising above your story will empower you to live the life of your dreams. Karena’s beautifully simple, yet powerful, formula offers emotional freedom and unfettered joy when you’re ready to embrace the vibrant, worthy, and lovable person you truly are.
What We Are Listening (podcasts)
-
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Host: Paul Gilmartin
Overview: This podcast features in-depth conversations about mental health with comedians, artists, friends, and experts. It covers a wide range of mental health issues, offering a mix of personal stories and expert insights.
-
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Host: Dr. Laurie Santos
Overview: Based on the popular Yale course, this podcast explores the latest scientific research on happiness and shares practical advice on how to lead a happier life. Dr. Santos discusses various aspects of mental well-being and how to apply these insights in everyday life.
-
The Mind Your Business
Host: James Wedmore
Overview: This podcast blends business advice with mental health tips, focusing on the mindset and mental strategies necessary for entrepreneurial success. It features interviews with successful entrepreneurs and mental health experts.
Our Favorite TEDx Talks
TOOLS & RESOURCES
-
Headspace offers guided meditation and mindfulness exercises aimed at reducing stress and improving mental well-being. It includes themed sessions on stress, sleep, focus, and productivity.
Read More ➡️
-
Calm provides resources for meditation, relaxation, and sleep. It features guided meditation sessions, sleep stories, and breathing exercises to help manage stress and anxiety.
Read More ➡️
-
Developed by the US Department of Veterans Affairs, this app provides tools to help practice mindfulness. It offers exercises, goal-setting features, and a tracking system to monitor progress.
Read More ➡️
-
This platform combines cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and mood tracking to help manage stress, anxiety, and depression. It provides self-care tools, peer support, and coaching.
Read More ➡️
Empower Dreams: Join Us in Building Business Futures
Every donation fuels the journey of aspiring entrepreneurs in our community. Your support enables Emerge and Rise to provide essential resources, mentorship, and training to those who need it most. Together, we can transform potential into success. Invest in a brighter future today—every contribution makes a difference!