External Resources
A curated directory of ADHD resources, harm reduction tools, trauma-informed guidelines, and clinical references. No influencer therapy, no vibes-based advice, and nothing that requires you to just think positive. Annotated, filtered, and organized so you can find what you need without the scroll spiral.
- • Credible sources, clear authorship, real limitations.
- • Practical takeaways, not moralizing, not shame.
- • Helpful for clinicians, helpers, and regular humans.
- • If it is a sales funnel disguised as “education”, it is out.
Data, not self-hate. Use plain language.
Pro tip: Combine filters. “Clinicians + Trauma” shows only trauma resources for clinicians.
ADHD in Adults, What It Can Look Like, and What Helps
Plain-language overview that does not romanticize it. Good starting point for “is this me.”
Diagnosing ADHD, What the Process Actually Looks Like
Useful reality check for people who think a TikTok quiz counts as an assessment.
NICE Guideline NG87, ADHD Diagnosis and Management
Evidence-based, structured, and detailed. Good for clinicians, and for clients who want receipts.
ADHD Workplace Accommodations, Practical Options
Concrete accommodation ideas, not “just try a planner.” Good for employees and managers.
NICE Guideline NG222, Depression in Adults
Not “motivation.” Not “mindset.” Actual treatment pathways and what to do when first-line fails.
Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship (ADA), EEOC Guidance
If you need the “what are my rights and what does this actually mean” document, this is it.
NICE Guideline NG116, PTSD Recognition, Assessment, Treatment
Strong baseline for what evidence-based PTSD treatment looks like across age groups.
APA Clinical Practice Guideline for PTSD in Adults (Landing Page)
High-level entry point, what’s recommended, and how the guideline was built.
APA PTSD Guideline (PDF)
Direct link to the actual PDF. For clinicians, students, and anyone who wants the full document.
VA/DoD 2023 PTSD Clinical Practice Guideline (Summary Page)
The most usable “what does the evidence say now” PTSD guideline source in the U.S. system.
VA/DoD PTSD CPG (Full PDF)
When you want the full recommendations, tables, and evidence grading.
PTSD, Symptoms, Treatment Options, and How to Find Help
Clean federal overview. No fluff, no weird framing, good for sharing with family.
Child Neglect and Trauma, Fact Sheet for Providers
Defines neglect without minimizing it. Good for educators, helpers, clinicians, and students.
NCTSN Resource Library (Filterable)
A deep, searchable library. Useful when you need a credible handout fast.
SAMHSA TIP 63, Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (Full Document)
Evidence-based MOUD guidance. Helpful for clinicians, students, and policy-minded folks.
TIP 63 (PDF)
Direct PDF link for bookmarking, printing, or citing in school work.
Syringe Services Programs, What They Do and Why They Matter
Straightforward explainer with the public health case in plain terms.
CDC Technical Package, Syringe Services Programs (Evidence + Implementation)
For policy, program design, and “show me the receipts” conversations.
Prolonged Grief Disorder, What It Is and When It Is Not “Just Grief”
Clear description and why it matters clinically, without pathologizing normal grief.
Stanley Brown Safety Plan (Template + Guidance)
One of the most practical “what do I do when I cannot trust my brain” tools. Widely used.
Safety Planning Guide, Quick Guide for Clinicians (PDF)
Fast, practical framework for building a real safety plan, not a checkbox plan.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The “when you need a human right now” option in the U.S. Call, text, or chat.
Crisis Text Line (Text HOME to 741741)
For people who cannot do phone calls, or just need a text-based support lane.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Credible entry point for support, education, and next steps. No judgment, real options.
Create a Personal Safety Plan (Relationship Abuse)
A guided tool for thinking through safety steps in real life, not in theory.
Safety Planning (Pennsylvania Office of Victim Services)
State-specific, practical guidance. Good to include because your audience is heavily PA-based.
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Support)
Direct, 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people via text, chat, or phone.
Trans Lifeline (Peer Support Hotline)
Peer support, run by and for trans people. Useful to list explicitly, not as an afterthought.
Last updated: March 2026. All links are external. Nicole Sell maintains no affiliation with these organizations beyond genuine, ongoing clinical recommendations. If you find a resource missing or have feedback, reach out.