Media Resources

by Center for Motivation and Change, CMC: this is a workbook based on the C.R.A.F.T model, helping parents learn about how to help their children with their substance use.

by Gabor Mate, MD, excellent resource that shatters our generally held beliefs about addiction.

A groundbreaking, science-based guide to help loved ones who struggle from addiction and compulsive behaviors.

by Robert J. Meyers, PhD, Brenda L. Wolfe, PhD: this book is based on the C.R.A.F.T. model, offering evidence-based strategies to support loved ones with addiction towards sobriety.

by Daniel J. Siegel, about adolescence. An important read for both teens and parents.

by Rachel Zoffness, PhD. This book uses evidence-based strategies to help you turn the volume down on chronic pain and illness, and get back to living your life.

A self-help book by American therapists Peter A. Levine and Ann Frederick published in 1997. It presents a somatic experiencing approach to help people who are struggling with psychological trauma.

This book teaches you how to get through the difficulties that arise from your traumatic past by revealing the psychology behind them and revealing some of the techniques therapists use to help victims recover.

In this instant classic of developmental psychology, a renowned psychiatrist examines the effect that trauma can have on a child, reveals how PTSD impacts the developing mind, and outlines the path to recovery.

Smokescreen: What the Marijuana Industry Doesn't Want You to Know examines the inside story behind the headlines, containing accounts from Kevin A. Sabet’s time in the Obama administration to stunning revelations from whistleblowers speaking out for the first time.

Matt Bellace, PhD, uses humor and personal stories, mixed with psychological research on coping skills, to help you better understand disappointment and how to use it as fuel to propel yourself forward.

The disturbing connection between well-meaning physicians and the prescription drug epidemic by Anna Lembke.

This book by Gabor Maté provides the answers to critical questions about the mind-body link – and the role that stress and our emotional makeup play in an array of common diseases such as arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, irritable bowel syndrome and multiple sclerosis.

The Invitation to Change Approach© (ITC) is a holistic helping framework based in science and kindness, designed for the families and loved ones of people struggling with substance use.

If you've tried to quit and failed, simply want to cut down, or wish to work toward sobriety gradually, join the many thousands of readers who have turned to this empathic, science-based resource…

A renowned addiction export who offers a wide spectrum of resources and information.

This book is about trauma, resilience and healing, by Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD, and Oprah Winfrey.

A pioneering physician reveals how childhood stress leads to lifelong health problems and what we can do to break the cycle.

A renowned neuroscientist explains why the "disease model" of addiction is wrong and illuminates the path to recovery.

The untold story of Harm Reduction and the future of Addiction, by Maia Szalavitz.

A neuroscientist examines his former life on drugs, by Marc Lewis, PhD.

A story about drugs and mental illness, inspired by true events.

For all the people who find themselves overwhelmed by racial injustice, outraged by the news, shocked by the ugly parts of American history, and who keep asking “What can I DOOOO?” comes the answer: Do the Work! Created by the sociopolitical comedian W. Kamau Bell and bestselling author Kate Schatz.

Medicating Normal is a documentary film exploring the conventional mental health care system's reliance on psychiatric drugs to deal with trauma, grief, and distress.

Resilience is a new documentary that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and a new movement to treat and prevent toxic stress.

In this documentary by KPJR Films, six students are followed over the course of a school year as a new trauma-sensitive program is implemented.

Sometimes, depictions of mental illness in movies is inaccurate or stigmatizing. However, there are some movies that realistically show what it’s like to experience mental illness. Here’s a list of a few movies that get it right.

Chris Herren, former professional basketball player, author and wellness advocate, has shared his story of recovery with over 1 million people nationwide. This film chronicles this journey revealing Herren’s vulnerability and his profound connections with high school students who, in turn, have shared their stories of struggle and strength.

Gateway is a film about 3 families inadvertently impacted by opioid addiction that began with a prescription to manage pain after surgery. It provides an intimate look into the struggles that can be caused by legal opioid prescriptions when the dangers of these medications are not properly understood.

Fentanyl is infiltrating our communities through counterfeit pills, cocaine and any other street drug you can name. Anonymously sold through social media and delivered within minutes. Learn about it now before it kills you or someone you love.

Humanizing addiction and recovery, promoting solutions and raising awareness.

Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry join forces to guide honest discussions about mental health; featuring illuminating stories from across the globe.

A Night In Jail is an innovative approach to raise awareness about the relationship between marijuana and mental illness.

Hiding in Plain Sight presents an unstinting look at both the seemingly insurmountable obstacles faced by those who live with mental disorders and the hope that many have found after that storm.

I Am Hope offers a poignant portrait of the day-to-day struggles of diverse young people united in their desire to pursue big dreams.

These films and documentaries offer valuable insights into the importance of peace, non-violence, reconciliation, and the human capacity to overcome conflicts and strive for a more harmonious world.

There are numerous films that explore social justice themes and shed light on various social issues. The films serve as catalysts for discussions, empathy-building, and raising awareness about pressing social issues across cultures and contexts.