Dr. Q’s Recommendations
Books, tools and resources for patients and families. Explore each item to read why it is included and find related educational articles.
What to Do When You Worry Too Much — Dawn Huebner
Books
An interactive workbook with exercises for parents and children to complete together.
10 lb weighted blanket
Everyday Tools
A sensory comfort option, not a treatment. Weight and suitability require individual guidance; never use when someone cannot remove it independently.
A Boy Called Bat — Elana K. Arnold & Charles Santoso
Books
A story about a boy, a baby skunk, and navigating rigidity and sensory challenges.
A Case of the Zaps — Alex Boniello
Books
An easy-to-read science-fiction story about a young robot who experiences anxiety-like “zaps.”
A Deep Dive into the Current State of Dating — Couples Therapist Advice for 2026
Resources & Guides
A video selection from Dr. Q's resource list. The exact video link is still needed.
A Parent’s Guide to Prom — Child Mind Institute
Resources & Guides
A parent-oriented resource for conversations and planning around prom.
AACAP ADHD Medication Guide
Resources & Guides
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for adhd, parenting. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
AACAP Facts for Families: OCD
Resources & Guides
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for ocd, parenting. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Anxiety Relief for Teens — Regine Galanti
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for anxiety, teens. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Anxious People — Fredrik Backman
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for anxiety, fiction. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
B complex
Supplements
Included in Dr. Q's supplement discussion list. Not a recommendation to start taking it: ask your clinician about suitability, interactions, testing, and dose.
BaubleBar — Spinner charm necklace
Fidget Jewelry
A wearable accessory from Dr. Q's list for those who prefer a discreet tactile object. Not a treatment; check fit, materials, and age suitability.
Behavioral Activation for Depression — University of Michigan
Resources & Guides
A downloadable educational resource about behavioral activation.
Big Red Rooster white noise machine
Everyday Tools
A sound-based sleep-environment option. The source shares a link with a different item; its exact product link needs confirmation.
Blood pressure cuff
Everyday Tools
An option for clinician-guided home blood pressure tracking. Correct cuff size and technique matter.
Brain Lock — Jeffrey Schwartz
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for ocd, adults. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Breath — James Nestor
Books
A reading selection exploring breathing. It is not a prescription for a breathing technique or a substitute for medical care.
CBT anxiety workbook
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for anxiety, cbt. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Caregiver’s Self-Care Guidebook — English
Resources & Guides
A guide for caring for yourself while your child is in the hospital.
Caregiver’s Self-Care Guidebook — Spanish
Resources & Guides
A Spanish-language caregiver guide for families navigating a child's hospitalization.
Charlotte’s Web — Spinning bangles
Fidget Jewelry
A wearable accessory from Dr. Q's list for those who prefer a discreet tactile object. Not a treatment; check fit, materials, and age suitability.
Charlotte’s Web — Spinning rings
Fidget Jewelry
A wearable accessory from Dr. Q's list for those who prefer a discreet tactile object. Not a treatment; check fit, materials, and age suitability.
Charlotte’s Web — Unisex spinning rings
Fidget Jewelry
A wearable accessory from Dr. Q's list for those who prefer a discreet tactile object. Not a treatment; check fit, materials, and age suitability.
Child Loss, Bereavement & Hope — Farhat Amin
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for grief, muslim mental health. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Cordless blood pressure cuff
Everyday Tools
For home readings when your clinician recommends monitoring. Check cuff fit and device validation, and review readings with your care team.
DBT Skills for Teens with Anxiety — Atara Hiller
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for dbt, anxiety, teens. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Darius the Great Is Not Okay — Adib Khorram
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for depression, teens, fiction. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Deep breathing handout
Resources & Guides
Dr. Q's handout is listed for future addition; the file has not yet been supplied.
Depression: A Teen’s Guide to Survive and Thrive — Jacqueline B. Toner & Claire A. Freeland
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for depression, teens. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills
Resources & Guides
An online resource for exploring DBT skills alongside your care plan.
Dua for Relief and Protection — Yaqeen Institute
Resources & Guides
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for muslim mental health. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Emotional Intelligence Skills for Teens with ADHD — William Irwin
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for adhd, teens, emotions. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Enuresis alarm
Everyday Tools
An option to discuss with your child's clinician when planning support for nighttime wetting.
Faith and Trauma — Yaqeen Institute
Resources & Guides
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for muslim mental health, trauma. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Family systems: Eight concepts — The Bowen Center
Resources & Guides
An overview of Bowen family systems concepts for further reading.
Finding Perfect — Elly Swartz
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for ocd, tweens, fiction. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Fossil machine knurled band ring
Fidget Jewelry
A wearable accessory from Dr. Q's list for those who prefer a discreet tactile object. Not a treatment; check fit, materials, and age suitability.
Freedom from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder — Jonathan Grayson
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for ocd, adults. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder — Tamar Chansky
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for ocd, parenting. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Gentle steam eye masks
Everyday Tools
A relaxation accessory. Follow temperature and eye-safety instructions. The supplied link needs confirmation because it is also listed for a noise machine.
Get Me Out of Here
Books
A memoir about living with borderline personality disorder. One person's experience is not a prediction of another's.
Girl, Your Goal Is Jannah — Farhat Amin
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for muslim mental health. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Healthcare Toolbox — Children
Resources & Guides
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for medical trauma, children. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Healthcare Toolbox — Parents
Resources & Guides
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for medical trauma, parenting. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Hoarding Disorder Workbook for People with ADHD
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for hoarding, adhd. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Hospital Hero Workbook for Kids
Resources & Guides
A workbook for children navigating hospital experiences.
International OCD Foundation
Resources & Guides
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for ocd. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Interpersonal therapy manual for depressed adolescents
Books
A professional reading resource on interpersonal therapy with adolescents; not a substitute for individualized care.
Iron
Supplements
Only use with clinician guidance about need and dose. Excess iron can be dangerous, especially for children; store securely.
Isla Silver — Spinning rings
Fidget Jewelry
A wearable accessory from Dr. Q's list for those who prefer a discreet tactile object. Not a treatment; check fit, materials, and age suitability.
It’s Kind of a Funny Story — Ned Vizzini
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for depression, teens, fiction. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Just Roll with It — Veronica Agarwal
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for ocd, tweens, fiction. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Kids' countdown timer
Everyday Tools
Makes time visible for children during transitions and everyday activities.
Lily & Roo — Mother-of-pearl spinning necklace
Fidget Jewelry
A wearable accessory from Dr. Q's list for those who prefer a discreet tactile object. Not a treatment; check fit, materials, and age suitability.
Love Languages quiz
Resources & Guides
A conversation starter for reflecting on relationship preferences, not a clinical assessment.
Love from A to Z — S. K. Ali
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for muslim teens, relationships, fiction. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Loving Bravely — Alexandra Solomon
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for relationships. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Magnesium oral supplement
Supplements
Included in Dr. Q's supplement discussion list. Not a recommendation to start taking it: ask your clinician about suitability, interactions, testing, and dose.
Magnesium — sleep and bruxism discussion
Supplements
Included in Dr. Q's supplement discussion list. Not a recommendation to start taking it: ask your clinician about suitability, interactions, testing, and dose.
Medical trauma resources — NCTSN
Resources & Guides
Resources for children, parents, and providers navigating medical trauma.
Melatonin 3 mg — pediatric discussion
Supplements
The listed strength is a product description, not a dosing recommendation. Discuss pediatric sleep concerns and any melatonin use with your child's clinician first.
Mindfulness for Teen Depression — Mitch R. Abblett
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for depression, teens, mindfulness. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Moisturizing mouthwash
Everyday Tools
An oral-care option to discuss with your dentist or clinician if dry mouth is bothersome.
Moodgym
Resources & Guides
Online modules for exploring cognitive behavioral therapy skills. Check the provider's current access terms.
My Daily Duas Activity Book — Farhat Amin
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for muslim families, children. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
My Salah and Wudu Coloring Book — Farhat Amin
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for muslim families, children. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
NAC 600 mg tablets
Supplements
Included in Dr. Q's supplement discussion list. Not a recommendation to start taking it: ask your clinician about suitability, interactions, testing, and dose.
NIMH: OCD
Resources & Guides
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for ocd. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
No Parent Left Behind
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for parenting, defiance. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
OCDaniel — Wesley King
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for ocd, tweens, fiction. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Omega-3
Supplements
Included in Dr. Q's supplement discussion list. Not a recommendation to start taking it: ask your clinician about suitability, interactions, testing, and dose.
Overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder: A Family Guide
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for bpd, family support. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Panic Attacks Workbook — David Carbonell
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for panic, anxiety. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Parenting Teens with ADHD — Kai Jordan
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for adhd, parenting, teens. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions — Pat Harvey & Britt Rathbone
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for parenting, teens, emotions. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Permission to Come Home — Jenny Wang
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for asian american mental health, perfectionism. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Professional Resilience — J. Eric Gentry
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for resilience. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Puzzled — Pan Cooke
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for ocd, tweens. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Questions to Ask a Potential Spouse — Farhat Amin
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for muslim mental health, relationships. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Rainbow visual timer
Everyday Tools
A colorful time cue for shared routines. Choose an age-appropriate setup and supervise young children.
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself — Kristin Neff
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for self-compassion, self-esteem. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Self-advocacy workbook
Books
A resource from Dr. Q's list for exploring self-advocacy. Exact title and link are still needed.
Setting boundaries book
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for anxiety, boundaries. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Sex Education for Muslim Kids — Farhat Amin
Books
A parent-oriented resource with sections for different ages. Select material that fits your child's developmental stage.
She Wore Red Trainers — Na’ima Robert
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for muslim teens, relationships, fiction. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Silk eye mask
Everyday Tools
A simple way to reduce light in your sleep environment.
Small pill cutter
Everyday Tools
A practical medication accessory. Ask a pharmacist whether your specific tablet can safely be split; many tablets must not be cut.
Smart Single Muslimah — Farhat Amin
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for muslim mental health. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Smart Teenage Muslimah — Farhat Amin
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for muslim teens. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Stanley Will Probably Be Fine — Sally J. Pla & Steve Wolfhard
Books
A story about a comic-book-loving boy who experiences sensory processing challenges.
Stopping the Pain Workbook — Lawrence Shapiro
Books
A reading resource to use alongside professional support, not crisis care. If someone is in immediate danger, seek emergency help.
Talking Back to OCD — John March & Christine Benton
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for ocd, parenting. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Talking to a Loved One with Borderline Personality Disorder
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for bpd, relationships. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The ADHD Teen Survival Guide
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for adhd, teens. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The ADHD Workbook for Teens — Lara Honos-Webb
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for adhd, teens. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The Beasts in Your Brain — Katherine Speller
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for depression, anxiety, teens. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The Believer’s Mindset: Overcoming Anxiety
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for muslim mental health, anxiety. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk
Books
A reading selection about trauma. Some material may be intense; read at your own pace and discuss difficult reactions with your clinician.
The Burnout Challenge — Christina Maslach & Michael Leiter
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for career, burnout. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The Calm Workbook — Imogen Harrison
Books
An activity book introducing mindfulness and relaxation exercises for big feelings.
The DBT Skills Workbook for Teens
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for dbt, teens. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The DBT Skills Workbook — Brantley & McKay
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for dbt, emotions. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The Emotional Intelligence Game
Everyday Tools
A game for practicing social-emotional skills with children in grades 2–8.
The Inner Child Workbook
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for inner child, reparenting. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The Interpersonal Problems Workbook
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for relationships, interpersonal therapy. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The Islamic Workbook for Managing Anxiety
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for muslim mental health, anxiety. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for parenting, defiance. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The Love Languages book
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for relationships. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for self-compassion, self-esteem. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The Now Habit — Neil Fiore
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for procrastination. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The Now Habit — cards
Everyday Tools
A card-format companion for revisiting ideas about procrastination and everyday habits.
The OCD Workbook — Bruce Hyman & Cherlene Pedrick
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for ocd, adults. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower — Stephen Chbosky
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for depression, teens, fiction. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The Resilience Factor — Karen Reivich & Andrew Shatté
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for resilience. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
The Sun Is Also a Star — Nicola Yoon
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for teens, fiction. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Therapeutic coloring and journaling book
Everyday Tools
A low-pressure space for coloring, writing, and reflective downtime.
Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Teens
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for adhd, teens. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Timed lock box
Everyday Tools
A tool for planned device breaks or organized storage. For medication safety, verify that it meets your household's needs; a timed box is not necessarily child-resistant.
Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for parenting, teens. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
Visual timer hourglasses
Everyday Tools
A simple visual cue for time passing during routines, work periods, and transitions.
Vitamin D
Supplements
Included in Dr. Q's supplement discussion list. Not a recommendation to start taking it: ask your clinician about suitability, interactions, testing, and dose.
Wanderlust + Co — Milky Way spinning necklace
Fidget Jewelry
A wearable accessory from Dr. Q's list for those who prefer a discreet tactile object. Not a treatment; check fit, materials, and age suitability.
We Are Okay — Nina LaCour
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for grief, teens, fiction. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew — Sharon Saline
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for adhd, parenting. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
What is emotional abuse? — The Hotline
Resources & Guides
Information about recognizing emotional abuse and finding support. Consider device privacy when browsing safety resources.
What to Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck — Dawn Huebner & Bonnie Matthews
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for ocd, children. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
What to Do When Your Child Has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder — Aureen Pinto Wagner
Books
From Dr. Q's reading and resource list for ocd, parenting. Use it as a starting point for reflection or a conversation with your care team.
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