Mental Health Resources

The resources listed below are provided for educational and supportive purposes only. They are not a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or crisis intervention. If you are seeking professional support, please consider reaching out to a licensed mental health provider or trusted organization.

If You Need Immediate Support

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or are in danger, please contact local emergency services immediately.

United States

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 | 24/7 confidential support

If you are outside the U.S.

• Find international crisis helplines at findahelpline.com

Finding Professional Mental Health Support

These directories can help you find licensed providers:

• Psychology Today – therapist and psychiatrist directory

• TherapyDen – inclusive therapist directory

• Open Path Collective – lower-cost therapy options

• FindTreatment.gov – U.S. government treatment locator

• Local community mental health centers (search by city/state)

If cost is a barrier, many providers offer sliding-scale or low-fee services.

Peer Support & Advocacy Organizations

These organizations offer education, peer connection, and advocacy:

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

• DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)

• Mental Health America

• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

• Mind (UK-based mental health charity)

These organizations often offer free peer-led groups and educational resources.

Diagnosis-Specific Resources

• Anxiety Disorders – Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)

• Depression – Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

• Bipolar Disorder – Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

• OCD – International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

• PTSD / Trauma – National Center for PTSD

• ADHD – Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

• Eating Disorders – National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

Inclusion of a resource does not imply endorsement of any specific approach or treatment.

Education & Self-Understanding

For learning more about mental health in a grounded way:

• Psychoeducation articles from reputable health organizations

• Mental health podcasts focused on lived experience

• Evidence-based books written by clinicians or researchers

• Peer narratives and memoirs (with care)

Education can be empowering, but it should never replace professional care when support is needed.