Resources


Books

  • Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans

  • Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity by Devon Price

  • Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price

  • The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills by Sonny Jane Wise

  • Divergent Mind: Thriving in a World That Wasn't Designed for You by Jenara Nerenberg

  • Work Won't Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted, and Alone by Sarah Jaffe

Crisis and Emergency Services

  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988

    • Provides free, confidential advice 24 hours a day and is available to anyone in crisis or emotional distress. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, call the lifeline for help. A skilled, trained crisis worker will answer the phone. This person will listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and share any resources that may be helpful. Always call 911 first for emergencies.

  • National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-4673

  • National Grad Crisis Line: (877) 472-3457

    • Helps graduate students reach free, confidential telephone counseling, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and information and referral services provided by specially-trained call-takers. Caring, professional staff and well-trained volunteers answer around the clock. All counselors have completed training to understand the unique issues faced by graduate students.

  • The Trevor Project for LGBTQ+ Youth: 1-866-488-7386; or text START to 678-678

  • Netcare Access (Franklin County mental health and substance use crisis intervention service) : (614) 276-2273