Part of de-stigmatizing mental health is being equipped with tangible, accessible, and transparent resources to combat the conversation and provide support. Because being human means we all have a mental state to care for. Because one’s mental health state determines their life’s course, in most cases. This requires the proper communication tools — vetted, reviewed and solidified — available at the tips of your fingers, to elevate the conversation.
Crisis Text Line
If you are in crisis, reach out. It’s free, 24/7 and confidential.
Test REASON to 741741
http://www.crisistextline.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Dial 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Additionally, here’s a list of reliable resources to further your knowledge and be prepared — so it’s ready when you (or someone else) need it.
(Note: This list is not fully exhaustive and is iterative. Any reference in this website to any person, or organization, or activities, products, or services related to such person or organization, or any linkages from this web site to the web site of another party, do not constitute or imply the endorsement, recommendation, or favoring).
Helpline Websites
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Psychology Today
Very Well Mind
PsychCentral.com
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Real Warriors
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Mental Health America
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America (SARDAA)
Sidran Institute (traumatic distress education and advocacy)
National Center for Excellent of Eating Disorders (NCEED)
International OCD Foundation
Treatment and Research Advancements for Borderline Personality Disorder (TARA)
Mental Health First Aid
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth suicide prevention and crisis intervention)
American Association of Suicidology
DARE (substance abuse prevention and education)
American School Counselor Association
Social Media Sites
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Facebook
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Facebook
Helpguide.org Facebook
The Latest Kate
You Are Complete
Health Psychology Clinic
HeidiWilliams89
SaraJayne.Poletti
itsthecwolf
anxiety_sugar
life_without_anxiety
marcelailustra
kate_speer
misscalathea
kelsey_lindell
francescaeatsroses
drcolleenreichmann
jasonwahler
Talk Saves Lives (YouTube)
Blogs
The Mighty
The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive
The Mental Elf
Word of Psychology Blog (Psych Central)
The Blurt Foundation
Purple Persuasion
Chipur
Talkspace
Therese Borchard
Podcasts
The Hardcore Self Help Podcast
The Struggle Bus
The Hilarious World of Depression
The Mental Illness Happy Hour
Gretchen Ruben’s Happier
Ten Percent Happier
Forever35
Death, Sex & Money
Therapy for Black Girls
By The Book
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