Let's erase the stigma that it makes someone “weak” to ask for help. It is okay to have bad days. It’s okay to ask for help. On this page, you can find a more complete list of resources for your friends and family. Help is out there.
Remember, everything is temporary, This pain won’t be forever. There are people who care about you and love you endlessly. If you know a friend or family member experiencing tough times get them the help they need, and the resources They may need.
Five Signs of Emotional Suffering and the Healthy Habits of Emotional Well-being
Personality Change.
Agitated. They seem uncharacteristically angry, anxious, agitated, or moody. ...
Withdrawn. They withdraw or isolate themselves from other people. ...
Poor Self-Care.
Hopelessness.
Depression warning signs
Expressing a negative or hopeless outlook
Losing interest in things they used to enjoy
Changes in sleep or eating habits (sleeping or eating too much or too little)
Sharing feelings of shame, guilt, or worthlessness
Talking about death or suicide
Don't ignore the signs even if you are unsure
Emergency resources
911
Crisis services
24/7 Crisis Hotline: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Network
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
1-800-273-TALK (8255) (Veterans, press 1)
Crisis Text Line
Text TALK to 741-741 to text with a trained crisis counselor from the Crisis Text Line for free, 24/7
Veterans Crisis Line
Send a text to 838255
Vets4Warriors
SAMHSA Treatment Referral Hotline (Substance Abuse)
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
1-866-331-9474
The Trevor Project
1-866-488-7386
Also visit your:
Primary care provider
Local psychiatric hospital
Local walk-in clinic
Local emergency department
Local urgent care center
Finding mental health care
American Psychiatric Association
American Psychological Association
National Association of Social Workers
SAMHSA Mental Health Provider Locator
Additional resources by mental health condition:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing (PROP)
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Anxiety Disorders
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality
Borderline personality disorder
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality
Depression
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality
Families for Depression Awareness
American Psychiatric Foundation
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Eating disorders
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association
Understanding Eating Disorders
Emotional health
American Psychiatric Foundation
National Dialogue on Mental Health
Veterans Affairs Mental Health Toolkit
Veterans Affairs Mental Health
Schizophrenia
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Stress
Stress Management-HelpGuide.org
Suicide prevention
American Association of Suicidology
The Dougy Center – The National Center for Grieving Children and Families
National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention
National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Parents, Families, Friends, and Allies United with LGBTQ People (PFLAG)
Save
The Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
LGBT Youth, Friends and Family
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http://www.glsen.org/participate/student-action
Information for LGBT teens on sexual activity, substance use, mental health, discrimination, and violence.
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