You're not Alone!If you find yourself in need of extra support, there are many places you can turn. Below is a list of resources available online.
Mental Health Resources
Resources and Education for Mental Health Awareness
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) (What is Mental Health? | SAMHSA): Check out this comprehensive website published by SAMHSA to help raise awareness and understanding about mental health and substance use. SAMHSA offers a free National Helpline for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Mental Health First Aid (Mental Health Resources - Mental Health First Aid): Developed by the National Council of Mental Wellbeing, this is a comprehensive resource list that provides guidance and tools for responding to mental health issues (including how to identify, understand and assist someone who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem).
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) (Support Groups | NAMI): NAMI hosts online and in-person support groups that are peer-led and offer participants an opportunity to share their experiences and gain support from other attendees. Support groups are available to individuals living with mental health conditions, as well as family support groups for their loved ones.
World Health Organization (WHO) (Mental health (who.int)): The WHO publishes fact sheets, guidelines, and global resources to promote worldwide health initiatives and mental wellbeing.
Talk Away the Dark (Talk Away the Dark | AFSP): Hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, this site offers guidance on how to have conversations with friends and loved ones struggling with mental health issues and suicidality.
Mental Health America (MHA) (Take a Mental Health Test – Mental Health America (mhanational.org)): MHA provides free online mental health screeners, as well as “DIY Tools,” online activities, and educational content.
Free Online Support Groups
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance- Online Support Groups - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (dbsalliance.org): DBSA provides peer-led specialized online support for individuals with depressive and bipolar disorders. The organization also lists valuable resources for crisis preparation and finding appropriate care.
Eating Disorder Hope- Eating Disorder Support Group for Eating Disorder Recovery (eatingdisorderhope.com): EDH hosts specialized online group support, live events, and education on diagnosis, treatment, and recovery for individuals with eating disorders.
Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance- Peer Support Groups - Schizophrenia & Psychosis Action Alliance (sczaction.org): Includes peer-to-peer support groups, as well as links to research and activism designed to increase awareness for individuals with schizophrenia disorders.
Health Unlocked- My OCD Community | HealthUnlocked: An online community for individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder. In fact, Health Unlocked hosts groups for a wide variety of health conditions, both physical and psychological—use the search function to find the right community for you!