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

Half of all entrepreneurs struggle with this | Fast Company

Fast Company

Entrepreneurship & Mental Health: Expert Perspectives

Techstars

I’m an Introvert and Lonely. What’s Your Advice?

The Dr. John Delony Show

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

    "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

    "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

    "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

    "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

    "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

    "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

    "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

    "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.

    Mental Illness Happy Hour Podcast
  • 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 Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos Podcast
  • 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.

    The Mind Your Business Podcast

Our Favorite TEDx Talks

The 5 Tenets of Turning Pain into Power

Christine Schuler Deschryver | TEDWomen | October 2023

There's No Shame in Taking Care of Your Mental Health

Sangu Delle | TEDLagos Ideas Search | February 2017

Why are Women Still Taken Less Seriously than Men?

Mary Ann Sieghart | TEDWomen | October 2023

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.

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  • Calm provides resources for meditation, relaxation, and sleep. It features guided meditation sessions, sleep stories, and breathing exercises to help manage stress and anxiety.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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