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Mental Health and Wellness at Nobles: Apps / Websites /Podcasts

Find resources to promote wellness and mental health, especially for the Noble and Greenough School community. Your suggested additions, improvements and changes are always welcome.

Websites

Seize the Awkward: The Ad Council's suicide prevention PSA campaign, delivered with humor, offers conversation starters and guidance for those concerned about the emotional or mental state of a friend or loved one. You can also view videos of young people sharing their personal stories of struggle and success. 


10% Happier: Dan Harris' subscription-based resource promotes "meditation for a happier, healthier you" through partnerships with leading mindfulness experts. Through the app, books, podcast, blog, users gain access to guided meditations, daily reminders and personal coaching.

Podcasts

The Happiness Lab: Dr. Laurie Santos, creator of the psychology of happiness course now available at Nobles, looks at how we really make our lives better. 


10% Happier: Self-described "meditation evangelist" Dan Harris promotes mindfulness strategies for increased happiness and well-being.


The Savvy Psychologist's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Mental Health: Dr. Jade Wu makes the science of psychology entertaining.


The Psychology Podcast: Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman explores the brain, behavior, and creativity.


Science of Happiness: Learn how to live a more fulfilling life, based on research and the science of compassion.


Being Well: Dr. Rick Hanson and son, Forrest Hanson, share tips on finding happiness and becoming a stronger person.


MindSet: Mental Health News & Information: Inspiring personal stories and incisive news convey expert advice on how to cope.


Hidden Brain: The science and stories behind the subliminal patterns that shape human behavior.


Kind World: Inspiring series about the transformative power of kindness.


The Hilarious World of Depression: A humorous take on clinical depression.

Mindfulness Apps

Headspace
Guided meditation and mindfulness for a calmer life and better sleep.


Calm
Techniques for better sleep and to reduce stress.


Buddhify​
Meditation and mindfulness for busy people.


Stop, Breathe and Think
Guided meditations to grow mindfulness and compassion.


10% Happier 
Improve sleep, relationships, mindfulness..and learn to become 10% happier.


Forest 
Stay off your phone and focused on your work.

For Immediate Help

If you or someone you know is in danger of self-harm, please call 911 or the Suicide Prevention Lifeline right away: 988. Anxious about Covid-19? Text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.

This guide provides information for the Nobles community about where to go and who to talk to for support, and our counselors are always happy to help. That said, as with anything health-related, we urge you to seek professional advice. Some of the resources (books, multimedia, facts) may be triggering for individuals in the community. For assistance and advice, please reach out to a mental health professional.