Wanting to learn more about mental health?
We've been working on offering some educational resources, and we're happy to add anything else you might be interested in! Just email gillian@paperflowerpsychiatry.com with any ideas, and we're on it for researching and putting it together.
This is what we've got so far to start your journey in learning.
Depression, Bipolar & Mood
I'm a strong believer that depression and bipolar exist on a "mood spectrum" and the DSM5 is garbage when it comes to trying to understand etiology, symptoms or a true label. The truth is that there is so much we don't know yet about these topics. And some people continue to struggle despite trying dozens of medications. What we do know is that these are not personal failures. And you're not alone.
Educational Content:
Unlocking Lithium
Chinese Herbal Ingredients with Potential Serotonin Effects
Anxiety & OCD
Social anxiety, generalized anxiety, phobias, agoraphobia, trichotillomania, excoriation disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, hoarding.. these are beasts to live with. And it's not as simple as "just don't think about it," or "think positive."
Educational Content:
Understanding Children's Anxiety
Parenting Through Teen Anxiety
Autism & ADHD
We do assess for ADHD in our regular evaluations for all ages and we offer comprehensive self-pay neurodivergence evaluations for those who are seeking clarification on an autism diagnosis. We recognize that AUDHD also comes with sensory processing concerns, frequently with connective tissue disorders, MCAS, POTS.. at Paperflower, we are openly neurodivergent owned (and tbh, staffed) and support a neuroaffirmative approach.
Educational Content:
A Self-Help Guide for Recently Diagnosed Autistic Adults
ADHD & Anhedonia: when motivation ghosts you.
A Guide for ADHD Families on the Road
Sources of Fatigue in ASD + ADHD
When Diagnosis Hurts More than it Helps
Sensory Therapy Options for your Child
Making Therapy Accessible for Neurodivergent Kids
Parenting Tips for Children with ADHD
7 Things That Have Helped Autistic People
Why Classic Therapies Often Do not Work for Autistic Kids
Managing Hormonal Depression as an Autistic Person
Mapping the Autistic Survival Spectrum
Autism or OCD: A Guide for Parents
How to be a Better Friend to an Autistic Person
NEUROAFFIRMING THERAPY: Guide for Parents
Understanding the Brain/Body Connection in Neurodivergence
POTS and Neurodivergence: What You Need to Know
Resources:
Community Resources Compiled by Neurodiverse Counseling
Recommended Books
Unmasking Autism
101 Games & Activities to Play with your Autistic Child
LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC Mental Health
We understand that within BIPOC & LGBTQIA communities, there are differing health concerns that stem back to historical cruelty, mistrust in the system and continued health disparities into the current year. We know the statistics say that when you have a provider of color as a person of color, your outcome is better. For all of us, continuing to educate ourselves, especially at this oppressive point in history, is critical.
Educational Content:
Navigating Legal Name Changes in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide
A Quick Q&A Sheet on Gender-Affirming Healthcare: Puberty Blockers, HRT & Surgery
Navigating the Legal Name Change Process for LGBTQIA+
Your Guide to HRT & Gender-Affirming Surgeries in Arizona
Accessing HRT in 2025: What You Need to Know
Taking Control: A Short Guide to Puberty Blockers
Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
Mental health concerns are ever present if you are planning a pregnancy, going through fertility treatments, grieving a miscarriage or stillbirth, are pregnant or freshly postpartum (or maybe a year or two postpartum because wtf, body).
Educational Content:
Mom Brain: What it is, why it happens, and chatgpt prompts to save the day
Understanding Postpartum Depression
Trauma & Stress
The one thing I can truly say about our practice is that we genuinely try to be trauma informed. We all operate under the principle that everyone has probably experienced trauma, and therefore we need to always make sure we are not inadvertently re-traumatizing anyone. But we are here to hear your story and work alongside in your journey to heal.
Educational Content:
Managing Traumatic Brain Injury
Understanding How Complex PTSD Affects the Body
Showing Up for a Friend in a Shame Spiral
Natural Supplements for Focus & Calm
Understanding How Complex PTSD Affects the Body
Understanding Burnout: A Systemic and Neurobiological Perspective
Surviving the Stress: Mental Health Struggles of Undocumented Immigrants
Other Mental Health Concerns & Tips
Anyone who is out there boasting that lifestyle changes are the key to mental health changes can go away, tbh.
But mental wellness definitely has components of a ton of things -- and self care, whatever that looks like, is apart of that. Here's some resources.
Educational Content:
Marijuana Withdrawal
Spotting and Supporting Learning Differences in Kids
Supporting Neurodivergent Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Affirming Therapy
Side Effects: How to Avoid Them
Overcoming Nicotine Dependence
Coloring book: PAWS, PEACE, & POWER!
MCAS and Diet: Figuring Out What Actually Helps
A First-Timer’s Guide to Ketamine Treatment
What to Expect (and Explore) During Ketamine Treatment
What Happens During Ketamine Treatment
Moving Smarter with EDS: A Practical Guide to Safer Stretching
Choosing the Right Ketamine Treatment: IM vs Spravato
Mental Health Resources for Undocumented Immigrants
After Ketamine: Integration, Reflection, and Recovery
Thinking About Supplements With EDS? Here's What You Should Know.
When Nothing Else Has Worked: Considering Ketamine Treatment for Mental Health
How-To Guide for Providers: Preparing Patients for Ketamine Treatment
