Below I have added a list of different resources which I have come across is my quest to find related apps which I believe to be useful and also different websites, podcasts, and blogs etc. all related to substance abuse and overall mental health.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. They aim to lead the public health effort to make advances in the behavioral health of the nation. The website provides resources related to substance abuse and mental illness.
Psychology today is a subscription related to all topics related to psychology and social work. A full array of discussions and topics all related to Psychology and peoples thinking are covered and a mental health directory is also available where people can seek treatment or professional assistance.
The Sober Guy Podcast is hosted by founder Shane Ramer and is dedicated to bringing awareness to mental health, addiction and substance abuse. There are many testimonials on this podcast where people share their experience with drug and alcohol addiction and recovery.
The SHAIR podcast is a podcast dedicated to interviewing followers and members of recovery. On this channel Omar Pinto aka “O” speaks with people to share their experience with recovery covering the past, present, and future. The Podcast also covers professionals in the field speaking on innovation in the field.
Here is a review of my experience with the app "Headspace". This is a great application which comes with a free 10 day trial download that is used for daily meditation and introducing mindfulness into your daily life.