Mental Health Resources*:
Books:
For the person with mental illness:
An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison
Eating Disorders:
Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat for Binge Eating: A Mindful Eating Program for Healing Your Relationship with Food and Your Body by Dr. Michelle May M.D.
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This is the program I use and it is unlike anything else I have ever seen. It is based in mindfulness and body positivity rather than taking a shame based approch. It is amazing and I highly recommend it. Not only does she has this specific program for Binge Eating Disorder, but she has modified the program for different situations and for people who don't have an eating disorder but want a healthier mindset around food:
For the family & friends:
Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Helping Your Partner by Julie A. Fast
Websites:
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