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Depression

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Print

Burns, D. D. (1999). Feeling good: The new mood therapy. New York, NY: Collins, an imprint of HarperCollins.

 

Lewinsohn, P. M. (1992). Control your depression. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster.

Mobility Aids / Special Equipment

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Websites

ACL (Administration for Community Living) Assistive Technology: Tools to Improve the Everyday | https://acl.gov/AT

- This page contains links to Assistive Technology programs in your state and provides information on the right type of AT for your needs, financial assistance, and insurance.

 

Multiple Sclerosis Society: Finding Mobility and Accessibility Resources: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/resources/get-support/find-doctors-and-resources/mobility-accessibility-guide

 

Multiple Sclerosis Society: Assistance for Adaptive Equipment

Assistance for Adaptive Equipment | National Multiple Sclerosis Society (nationalmssociety.org)

 

Multiple Sclerosis Society: All Brochures on a variety of topics in English and Spanish

All Brochures | National Multiple Sclerosis Society (nationalmssociety.org)

 

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation: Home Modification | https://www.christopherreeve.org/living-with-paralysis/home-travel/home-modification

 

Eldercare Locator: Assistive Technology | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Resources/Factsheets/Assistive_Technology.aspx

 

NICHD Information Resource Center: What are some types of assistive devices and how are they used? | https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/rehabtech/conditioninfo/device

 

MedlinePlus

 

Mayo Clinic: Tips for Choosing and Using Canes | https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/multimedia/canes/sls-20077060?s=6

 

National Institute on Aging: Home Safety and Alcheimer’s Disease | https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/home-safety-and-alzheimers-disease

 

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) | https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/assistive-devices-people-hearing-voice-speech-or-language-disorders 

- Assistive Devices for People with Hearing, Voice, Speech, or Language Disorders

 

Videos

Clinic Excellence Commission (Australia): Falls Prevention - Safe use of Mobility Aids - Walking stick | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RB7OZ5KVyk 

 

National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability: How to Choose a Wheelchair | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc1aDJgdzzk&list=PLwMObYmlSHaM3ILerLzVBh5T11XygRVnS&index=2&t=0s

 

Other

A Family and Caregivers Guide to Home Safety for the Disabled | https://www.safehome.org/resources/family-caregivers-guide-safety-disabled/

 

Muscular Dystrophy Association: Everyday Life with ALS A Practical Guide | https://www.mda.org/sites/default/files/publications/Everyday_Life_with_ALS_P-532.pdf

* From 2005. Might be a little outdated

Exercise & Physical Activity

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Programs

Silver Sneakers | http://www.silversneakers.com
Check this site’s menu tabs and scroll down the homepage to find and check eligibility for classes, find locations in your area, and more information about programs.

 

Physical activity guidelines

Australia | https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/physical-activity-and-exercise/physical-activity-and-exercise-guidelines-for-all-australians

Canada | https://csepguidelines.ca  

United States | https://health.gov/paguidelines/

 

Websites

Enhance Fitness | https://projectenhance.org/enhancefitness/

Low-cost, evidence-based group exercise and falls prevention program to help older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized, and empowered to sustain independent lives. 

 

Evidence-based Leadership Council | http://www.eblcprograms.org

Proven evidence-based programs (EBPs) in the following categories: chronic disease and medication management, depression, falls management and physical activity. 

 

Go4Life from the National Institute on Aging | HealthInAging.org

Exercise and Physical Activity | National Institute on Aging (nih.gov)

Go4Life is an exercise and physical activity campaign from the National Institute on Aging at NIH, designed to help older adults fit exercise and physical activity into their daily life.

 

National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability | https://www.nchpad.org/

NCHPAD is the premier resource for information on physical activity, health promotion, and disability, serving persons with physical, sensory and cognitive disability across the lifespan. NCHPAD’s website features a variety of resources and services which can benefit all ages and populations and can be found online.

 

National Institute on Aging: Exercise and Physical Activity | https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/exercise-physical-activity 

 

WebMD: The 7 Minute Workout | https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/ss/the-7-minute-workout-slideshow 

 

Videos

Canadian Lung Association: Exercise and COPD | https://youtu.be/DFemC5giG1Y 

 

Flint Rehabilitation Devices, LLC: Core Exercises for Stroke Patients to Improve Balance and Walking | https://youtu.be/dGBqTLtdVuA 

 

Kaiser Permanente Thrive: Seated Upper Body Exercise | https://youtu.be/R6Nr-VaFcqM 

 

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America: Introduction to Multiple Sclerosis Aquatic Fitness | https://youtu.be/PmDArJJjG4c 

 

Sit and Be Fit | https://www.sitandbefit.org/

Recommended video workouts for those with various conditions including: osteoporosis, diabetes, COPD, neuropathy, arthritis, parkinsons and other conditions. This program offers the classes through public television, streaming, YouTube, and DVDs.

 

Silver Sneakers: 7-Minute Yoga Workout for Older Adults | https://youtu.be/NDLad2vOHkU

 

Audiobooks

Exercises for Chronic Conditions | https://www.bullpub.com/exercises-for-chronic-conditions.html

Audio CD self-management resource 

 

Moving Easy Program | https://www.bullpub.com/catalog-moving-easy.html

Audio CD that guides you through gentle exercise sessions. The recording is also available as a downloadable MP3. 

 

Videos

DocMikeEvans: 23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?  | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo 

 

Dr. Michelle Segar: No Sweat: Lasting Motivation to Exercise | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoNFjf9ltMo 

 

Print

Segar, Michelle: No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness, 2015. Also online resources: https://michellesegar.com/book/

 

Healthy Eating

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Food Guides

 

US dietary guidelines | https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/resources/2020-2025-dietary-guidelines-online-materials

Canadian dietary guidelines | https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/

 

Websites

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | https://www.eatright.org
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals founded in Cleveland, Ohio. Today, the Academy represents more than 100,000 credentialed practitioners and is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.

American Cancer Society | https://www.cancer.org/cancer/survivorship/coping/nutrition/benefits.html

American Heart Association | https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating

American Diabetes Association | https://diabetes.org/food-nutrition
- Create My Plate. https://diabetes.org/food-nutrition/eating-healthy

Center for Science in the Public Interest | https://www.cspinet.org


Food and Nutrition Information Center | https://www.nal.usda.gov/programs/fnic

Harvard School of Public Healthhttps://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/


International Food Information Council Foundation | https://www.foodinsight.org


Mayo Clinic | Nutrition and Healthy Eating https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/basics/nutrition-basics/hlv-20049477


University Health News | https://universityhealthnews.com/health-publications/


U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Online nutrition tools https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/basic-nutrition/online-tools


U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | “Heart Healthy Home Cooking, African American Style” https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/docs/public/heart/cooking.pdf


U.S. Food and Drug Administration | ChooseMyPlate.gov https://www.myplate.gov/


Veterans Administration Caregiver Support | https://www.caregiver.va.gov/
- Nutrition and Health information https://www.nutrition.va.gov/


National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
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DASH Eating Plan https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/dash-eating-plan


Nutrition.gov
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https://www.nutrition.gov/
Sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture, the website features information about basic nutrition, diets for various health conditions, dietary supplements, food assistance programs and more.

 

Videos

Voice of America News: Grocery Store Tours Emphasizing Healthy Choices | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUdLl1RDhEA 

A YouTube video of a brief tour that provides tips for healthy good choices. 

 

Applications

My Fitness Pal  | https://www.myfitnesspal.com/

A free, easy to use food and activity tracker that you can use on your computer or smartphone. 

Heart Disease / Congestive Heart Failure

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Websites

American Heart Association | https://www.heart.org

Nonprofit organization offering healthy living tips and information about different heart related health topics, caregiver support and community forums. 

 

American Stroke Association | https://www.strokeassociation.org/en 

A division of the American Heart Association providing information about stroke and life after stroke, along with financial resources, support networks and more. 

 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

Heart and Stroke Canada | https://www.heartandstroke.ca

- Women’s risk factors | https://www.heartandstroke.ca/women/womens-risk-factors

 

Kaiser Permanente: Your guide to heart health | https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health/care/!ut/p/a0/DcdBCsAgDATAF8nee-srWnNbJKhgokjo--tlYCB4Ic6vV0afznGei3rovppyRzqOaHggkLVZjcg-U2FpimV2_9KWcfA!/ 

 

Mayo Clinic

 

Medline Plus

 

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute | https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute plans, conducts, and supports research, clinical trials, and observational studies related to the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases, and sleep disorders. 

 

Office on Women’s Health: Heart Disease and women https://www.womenshealth.gov/heart-disease-and-stroke/heart-disease/heart-disease-and-women 

 

WebMD

 

WomenHeart | http://www.womenheart.org/

The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease. Website offers information about preventing, diagnosing and treating heart disease, help to find a support network and blog. 

 

Print

Cohen, Barry. Coronary Heart Disease: From Diagnosis to Treatment 2019.

Heller, Maria. The DASH Diet Action Plan: Proven to Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol without Medication. 2014.

Ornish, Dean and Anne Ornish. Undo It!: How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases. Ballantine, 2019.

Rippe, James M. Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease for Dummies. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley, 2015.

Taylor, Jill Bolte. My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey. New York: Viking, 2009.



High Blood Pressure

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Websites

American Heart Association | https://www.heart.org

Nonprofit organization offering healthy living tips and information about different heart related health topics, caregiver support and community forums. 

 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: High Blood Pressure | https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/ 

 

Mayo Clinic: Video - How to measure blood pressure using an automatic monitor | https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/multimedia/how-to-measure-blood-pressure/vid-20084749

 

Mayo Clinic: High blood pressure (hypertension) | https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373410

 

Medline Plus: High Blood Pressure | https://medlineplus.gov/highbloodpressure.html 

 

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute | https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute plans, conducts, and supports research, clinical trials, and observational studies related to the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases, and sleep disorders. 

 

Videos

Mayo Clinic: How to measure blood pressure using an automatic monitor | https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/multimedia/how-to-measure-blood-pressure/vid-20084749 

 

Medline Plus: Hypertension Overview | https://medlineplus.gov/ency/anatomyvideos/000072.htm

 

National Association of Community Health Centers: How to use your home blood pressure monitor | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tGyRJxbYpQ 

HIV

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Websites

 

General HIV Resources

AIDS.gov: https://www.hiv.gov

AIDS Info Guidelines Homepage for links to clinical guidelines, fact sheets, research, and resources: https://hivinfo.nih.gov

Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care: https://www.health.gov.au/diseases/human-immunodeficiency-virus-hiv

The Body: HIV/AIDS Resources: https://www.thebody.com

Canada HIV and AIDS: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/hiv-aids.html

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/ (English, Spanish and other languages)

Center for Disease Controls and Prevention: State HIV Laws: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/policies/law/states/index.html

National Institutes of Health (NIH) HIV Information: HIVinfo.NIH.gov

HIV.gov: https://www.hiv.gov

HIVinfo.NIH.gov: HIV Fact Sheets: https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv/fact-sheets

HIV Medicine Association: https://www.hivma.org

HIV Services Near You: https://locator.hiv.gov/

Health Equity Matters – HIV.LGBTIQA+ Communities. (Australia): https://healthequitymatters.org.au

National Resource Center on HIV & Aging: Resources for Older Adults Living with HIV: https://aginghiv.org

NHS (National Health Service) United Kingdom: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/

The Body: https://www.thebody.com/

The Well Project – a non-profit organization with a focus on education and resources for women and girls across the gender spectrum: https://www.thewellproject.org

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - HIV: https://www.hiv.va.gov

 

Adolescent, Youth, and Young Adults

Be In the Know: Get the Facts about Sexual Health and HIV: https://www.beintheknow.org

Centers of Disease Control and Prevention: Adolescent and School Health: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/index.htm

National Institutes of Health (NIH) HIV and Children and Adolescents: https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv/fact-sheets/hiv-and-children-and-adolescents

The Laurel Foundation – Empowering Transgender/Gender-Diverse & Youth Affected by HIV/AIDS: https://laurel-foundation.org

 

Advocacy 

AHF Federation – Consortium of AIDS Service Organizations committed to advocacy, education, treatment, and support for underserved U.S. populations: https://www.aidshealth.org/about/federation/

AIDS United: https://aidsunited.org/

AVAC Global Health Advocacy, Access & Equity: https://avac.org/

Disability Advocacy Network Australia: https://www.dana.org.au/how-to-advocate/

National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/advocacy

Positively UK: https://positivelyuk.org/

 

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

NIH – HIVinfo – HIV and Substance Use: https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv/fact-sheets/hiv-and-substance-use

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - Treatment for Alcohol Problems: Finding and Getting Help | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) (nih.gov)

National Institute on Drug Abuse – The Connection between Substance Use Disorders and HIV: https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/common-comorbidities-substance-use-disorders/part-3-connection-between-substance-use-disorders-hiv

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov

 

Gay and Bisexual Men

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – HIV and Gay and Bisexual Men: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/data-research/facts-stats/gay-bisexual-men.html

 

HIV Medicines                           

Mpox vaccine locator: https://www.cdc.gov/mpox/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/mpox/vaccines/vaccine-recommendations.html

NIH – HIVinfo – List of Resources Related to HIV Medications: https://hivinfo.nih.gov/hiv-source/hiv-treatment/medications

The Well Project – HIV Drug Chart (Overview): https://www.thewellproject.org/hiv-information/hiv-drug

 

HIV Stigma and Disclosure

The Body – Disclosing Your HIV Status – Legal Rights: https://www.thebody.com/category/disclosing-hiv-status

The Body – HIV Stigma and Discrimination: https://www.thebody.com/collection/hiv-stigma-discrimination

Center for HIV Law and Policy (CHLP): https://www.hivlawandpolicy.org/

HIV.gov – Standing Up to HIV Stigma: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/overview/making-a-difference/standing-up-to-stigma

Lambda Legal – Helps with Understanding Rights as an LGBTQ+ person or someone living with HIV: https://lambdalegal.org/issues/

National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC): https://www.nmac.org/

Sero Project | Your one-stop shop for fighting HIV criminalization: https://www.seroproject.com/

U.S. People Living with HIV Caucus (U.S. PLHIV): https://www.hivcaucus.org/

 

Hotlines 

List of State HIV Hotlines: https://ryanwhite.hrsa.gov/hiv-care/hotlines

 

Mental Health, Trauma and HIV

NIH – HIVinfo: HIV and Mental Health: https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv/fact-sheets/hiv-and-mental-health

The Well Project – Trauma and HIV: https://www.thewellproject.org/hiv-information/trauma-and-hiv

Untangling the Intersection of HIV and Trauma: Why it Matters and What We Can Do:  https://www.thebodypro.com/article/untangling-the-intersection-of-hiv-and-trauma-why-

Why All HIV Care Must Be Trauma-Informed Care: https://www.thebodypro.com//article/why-all-hiv-care-must-be-trauma-informed-care

 

Nutrition

From HIV.gov
- Food Safety and Nutrition | https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/living-healthy-with-hiv/taking-care-of-yourself/food-safety-and-nutrition/

From CDC.gov
- Healthy Living with HIV | https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/livingwithhiv/healthy-living.html (also in Español Spanish) 

From Eatright.org 
- Nutrition Tips to Keep the Immune System Strong for People with HIV/AIDS | https://www.eatright.org/health/health-conditions/hiv-aids/nutrition-tips-to-keep-the-immune-system-strong-for-people-with-hiv-aids

From POZ.com
- HIV and Nutrition | https://www.poz.com/basics/hiv-basics/hiv-nutrition

From GLWD.org 
- Nutrition Tips for People Living with HIV/AIDS | https://www.glwd.org/food-is-medicine/nutrition/publications/nutrition-tips-for-people-living-with-hiv-aids/

 

Older Adults with HIV

HIV Clinical Guidelines: Adult and Adolescent ARV – HIV and the Older Person: https://clinicalinfo.hiv.gov/en/guidelines/hiv-clinical-guidelines-adult-and-adolescent-arv/hiv-and-older-person

HIV.gov – Aging with HIV: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/living-well-with-hiv/taking-care-of-yourself/aging-with-hiv/

National Institute on Aging – HIV, AIDS, and Older Adults: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/hiv-aids-and-older-adults

National Institute on Aging – Memory Problems, Forgetfulness and Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/memory-loss-and-forgetfulness/memory-problems-forgetfulness-and-aging#difference

National Resource Center on HIV & Aging: https://aginghiv.org

NIH – HIVinfo – HIV and Older People: https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv/fact-sheets/hiv-and-older-people

The Reunion Project: https://www.reunionproject.net/

SAGE – Advocacy & Services for LGBTQ+ Elders: https://www.sageusa.org/

SAGE – National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging: https://www.lgbtagingcenter.org

 

Smoking Cessation

Be Tobacco Free: https://betobaccofree.hhs.gov

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Quit Smoking: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/index.htm

National Cancer Institute – Tobacco: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/tobacco

Smokefree.gov: https://smokefree.gov

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Tobacco and Health: https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/quit-tobacco/

You Can Quit 2: https://www.ycq2.org

 

Transgender Health

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – HIV and Transgender People: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/data-research/facts-stats/transgender-people.html

GLMA Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+Equality: 10 Things Transgender People Should Discuss with the Healthcare Provider: https://glma.org/10_things_transgender_people_s.php

Human Rights Campaign Resources – Tools for Equality and Inclusion: https://www.hrc.org/resources

UCSF Center of Excellence for Transgender Health: https://prevention.ucsf.edu/transhealth

 

Women and HIV

Office on Women’s Health | Women and HIV: https://womenshealth.gov/hiv-and-aids/women-and-hiv

HIV.gov – HIV and Women’s Health Issues: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/staying-in-hiv-care/other-related-health-issues/womens-health-issues

NIH – HIVinfo – HIV and Women: https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understanding-hiv/fact-sheets/hiv-and-women

Positive Women’s Network: https://www.pwn-usa.org/

The Well Project: https://www.thewellproject.org

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Office on Women’s Health – Women and HIV: https://www.womenshealth.gov/hiv-and-aids/women-and-hiv

 

Working with Health Care Team

Camp Heartland - Camp Heartland - https://oneheartland.org/camps-and-programs/camp-heartland/

HealthinAging.org – Tip Sheet: Living with Multiple Health Problems: What Older Adults Should Know: Tip Sheet: Living With Multiple Health Problems: What Older Adults Should Know | HealthInAging.org

HIV.gov – Starting HIV Care – Find a Provider: https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/staying-in-hiv-care/other-related-health-issues/other-health-issues-of-special-concern-for-people-living-with-hiv/#

HIV.gov – Staying in HIV Care - https://www.hiv.gov/hiv-basics/staying-in-hiv-care/other-related-health-issues/other-health-issues-of-special-concern-for-people-living-with-hiv/#

Medline Plus - Talking with Your Doctor: https://medlineplus.gov/choosingadoctororhealthcareservice.html

Medline Plus - Talking with Your Doctor: https://medlineplus.gov/talkingwithyourdoctor.html

National Institute of Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/how-choose-doctor-you-can-talk

National Institute of Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/topics/medical-care-and-appointments

National Institute of Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/ health/what-do-i-need-tell-doctor

National Institute of Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/medical-care-and-appointments/what-should-i-ask-my-doctor-during-checkup

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Office on Women’s Health – Women and HIV: https://www.womenshealth.gov/hiv-and-aids/living-hiv/finding-your-hiv-care-team

 

Youth Camps

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Kid Camps.com - https://www.kidscamps.com/special_needs/hiv_aids_camps.html

Plus - https://www.hivplusmag.com/case-studies/youth/2013/07/24/20-great-summer-camps-kids-and-teens-affected-hiv-or-aids

The Laurel Foundation: Empowering Transgender Youth/Gender-Diverse & Youth Affected by HIV/AIDS: https://laurel-foundation.org/programs/

Very Special Camps – Summer Camps & Programs for Individuals with Special Needs: https://www.veryspecialcamps.com

Making Treatment Decisions

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Websites

 

Choosing Wisely | http://www.choosingwisely.org

An initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation. The mission of Choosing Wisely is to promote conversations between clinicians and patients by helping patients choose care that is supported by evidence. 

 

Consumer Lab | https://www.consumerlab.com 

Their mission is to identify the best quality health and nutritional products through independent testing. 

 

Health Canada

- Drugs and medicationhttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-medication.html

- Drug productshttps://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products.html

 

 

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Health Information | https://nccih.nih.gov/health 

 

Quackwatch | https://www.quackwatch.org

An international network providing links to information on health-related frauds, myths, fads, fallacies and misconduct.

 

Mindfulness, Meditation & Imagery

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Websites

 

National Institute of Mental Health | http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

Lead federal agency for research on mental disorders

 

Print

Boroson, M. (2009). One-Moment meditation: Stillness for People on the Go. Winter Road Publishing. 

Goldstein, E., & Stahl, B. (2015). Mbsr every day: daily practices from the heart of mindfulness-based stress reduction. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Kabat-Zinn, J. (2018). Falling Awake: How to Practice Mindfulness in Everyday Life. New York, NY: Hachette Books.

Kabat-Zinn, J. (2012). Mindfulness for beginners: reclaiming the present moment--and your lifeBoulder, CO: Sounds True.

Kabat-Zinn, J. (2018). The healing power of mindfulness: a new way of being. New York, NY: Hachette Books.

 

Video

Martin Boroson: One-Moment Meditation: How to Meditate in a Moment | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiC8ktpev30 

 

Other

Health Journeys: Audio library | https://www.healthjourneys.com/audio-library

- Guided imagery audio CDs and MP3s programs for stress, sleep, successful surgery, diabetes, depression, anxiety, smoking, pain and more.

Regan, Catherine. and Rick Seidel. Relaxation for Mind and Body: Pathways to Healing [audio CD]. Boulder, Colo.: Bull Publishing, 2012.

More Information about Self-Management Tool Kits

Self-Management Tool Kits
 

With our partners at the Self-Management Resource Center, we offer the Chronic Disease Self-Management Tool Kit, Diabetes Self-Management Tool Kit, Chronic Pain Self-Management Tool Kit, and Thriving and Surviving with Cancer Self-Management Program for participants learning independently or at home.

 
 

Below are the details for each: 

 

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Tool Kit includes the following materials and is priced at $67.95 each. It is also available in Spanish.

 
 
 
 
 
 

The Diabetes Self-Management Tool Kit includes the following materials and is priced at $58.95 each. A Spanish Diabetes Tool Kit is also available.

 
 
 
 
 
 

The Chronic Pain Self-Management Tool Kit includes the following materials and is priced at $53.95 each:

 
 
 


 
 
 
If your organization has a supply of some materials, such as the book or relaxation CD, you can purchase the remaining products and build-your-own Tool Kits to include digital products using this form - https://www.bullpub.com/cdsmp-tool-kit-order-form.html.
 
If you are interested in digital (eBook or MP3) options for books and CDs, please email Emily@bullpub.com with questions.
 

Shipping 

We can ship everything directly to you. 
 
Or, we can ship complete kits to individual participants. If this is what you require, email us a spreadsheet with names and address. We will send them via US media mail to be delivered in 7-10 business days. Please download our spreadsheet to ensure the names are in a format we can use. 
 
 
Cost prohibits us from shipping kits to individual participants in Canada. 
 

Questions?

Please feel free to email Emily - emily@bullpub.com - with any questions or to place an order.