Hello to everyone stumbling across this sheet!!
Below you’ll find resources we’ve compiled from resources we know (as mental health students in the field, Crisis Text Counselor, etc.). We hope that these resources will help you! Feel free to screenshot, share, anything. There is a table of contents on page 2 as well as on the left hand side.
If you all have any other suggestions or resources that we may have missed, please message us personally! we would love to add it to this ever growing list. Don’t see the resources you need? Feel free to message us as well!!
This is NOT a comprehensive guide to exploring your mental health!
The journey of tackling your mental health is such a deep and focused area of self discovery that is best done with a professional who understands how to navigate these realms, especially when you come face to face with situations of discomfort. Please use the following resources as a stepping stone in moving towards the right direction!
NOTE: there could be triggering words as you scroll down this sheet which describes the sites and services. Please be aware of this. If needed, consult a friend to refer to this sheet to help provide you with the necessary resources.
Please note: if you OR a loved one in dire emergency or/and are at risk for suicide, please don’t hesitate to call/message the following numbers:
Suicide hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Hotline: text HOME to 741-741
If you are someone looking for information for another loved one:
https://www.mhanational.org/im-looking-mental-health-help-someone-else
Information about Mental Health 5
Even if you don’t experience varying moods and don’t diagnostically have a “mental disorder”, having a therapist is a great way to open new lenses to view your life and grow as a person. It is extremely important to consider going to a therapist with similar identity values and someone who specializes in your needs.
Spend a couple minutes on the phone asking questions about their approach working with patients, and whether or not they have a speciality or concentration. DIscuss the symptoms that you may be experiencing in yourself or a loved one.
What will a professional ask me?
On the first visit, the counselor or physician would want to get to know the patient. Here are some questions a professional may ask you:
If you feel uncomfortable with a professional on the first or several visits, discuss those feelings with the counselor in the next meeting. It is okay for you to contact another professional to get another opinion. Feeling comfortable is very important for treatment to be effective.
https://www.opencounseling.com/
It’s very important to be able to label your emotions, how they feel, and understand their origins before you try to tackle your wellbeing. Here are some resources and guides to better quantify your feelings. It’s very common to face some resistance, but let yourself be as open minded as possible in exploring these!
The below are some worksheets to help you work through stressful situations and to establish a good foundation for your wellbeing!
Resources are divided into the following categories:
Gender Specific:
= Men:
= Womxn:
= Gender Non-specific:
Age/Family:
= Children/Teens:
= Family:
Anxiety/Depression:
PTSD:
Homelessness:
Eating Disorders:
Addiction:
Self Harm:
Other:
Applications to track and monitor your Wellbeing:
There are sooo many applications to choose from! Here’s a list of some great ones to keep track of your mental health journey. It’s a long and tough road, but having a little app to keep everything together makes the process definitely better. It’s also important to look back once in a while to see how far you have come
All of these do the same functionally, but their interactions are very different, so pick one that keeps you engaged and calm!
If you belong to the low-income, pregnant women, children, elderly, or people with disability demographic, you may qualify for Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Please read the following link to find more. Policies will vary state by state, so it’s important to find out what your state provides!
That’s all!!
Thank you so much for reading through this!!
We hope that you were able to find the above information useful. Remember, please reach out if you need, either to your close resources or these resources. We’re all here for you and one another.
It’s tough, but you’re strong, and you got this. It’s brave of you to want to start the first steps in feeling better