Mental Health Awareness Month:
Explore Self-Guided Resources
1 in 2 people will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime. Mental health affects everyone—whether directly or through someone we care about.
Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, build resilience, or discover a new perspective, this curated selection of self-guided resources will inspire and empower you—through Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond.


Discover practical strategies for easing worries and finding calm amid life’s ups and downs.
Learn how to cultivate optimism, adapt to change, and bounce back from setbacks stronger than ever.
Explore the countless ways people think, live, and experience the world—then harness that understanding to break stigma.
Addressing Stress and Anxiety

Am I anxious or do I have anxiety?
Unravel the difference between everyday nerves and diagnosable anxiety, and learn when it might be time to seek additional support.

Yoga beyond the mat
Join as Mary shares her 25-year journey with yoga and explores how yoga goes far beyond poses—offering mindfulness tools that help ease stress and anxiety in everyday life.

Reduce the Power of Worry & Rumination and Live a More Fulfilling Life
Discover key strategies to break free from looping anxious thoughts, including practical approaches for finding clarity and calm.

Guided Relaxations
Is life taking a toll? Take a moment to reset and recenter with our Guided Relaxation Playlist.
Whether you need a deep breath, a grounding moment, or a spark of gratitude, these guided sessions are here to help you find calm and bust stress in 15 minutes or less.
Building Resilience and a Positive Mindset

ANT Repellent: Rewiring Your Mind for Positive Thinking
Learn how to combat “automatic negative thoughts” (ANTs) and adopt a more realistic, balanced perspective—no matter what life throws your way.

Life: An Inside Out Experience
Explore the Three Principles of mind, consciousness, and thought with Scarlett Lunning, and discover how to create a reality rooted in resilience and self-awareness.

Embracing Change: Making the Shift to Positive Growth
Reframe your mindset on life’s inevitable changes and turn them from overwhelming roadblocks into powerful opportunities for growth.
Breaking the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

Neurodiversity 101
Discover how neurodiversity, or the ways brains operate differently, affects our lives. Learn about the various conditions under the neurodiversity umbrella, their strengths, challenges, and how to create a more inclusive environment for everyone.

Breaking the Silence: Men and Mental Health
Mental health concerns like anxiety and depression affect people from all walks of life, yet men are often less likely to seek help. Discover why this gap exists—and learn practical strategies to spark open dialogue, reduce stigma, and support men in your life.

Maternal Mental Health: Understanding Postpartum OCD
Many new moms experience postpartum OCD, which can lead to frightening, intrusive thoughts and deep feelings of shame and guilt. In this powerful conversation, Haley Pederson Hundley shares how seeking support helped her navigate postpartum OCD and find the light at the end of the tunnel.
EAP Counseling Demystified: A Q&A with EFR’s Clinical Director
Confused about how EAP counseling works and how it’s different from traditional counseling? In this brief video, EFR’s Clinical Director Tina explains the ins and outs—from what to expect in your first session to how it can support everyday wellbeing.