Resources for Those Struggling

If you are struggling there are so many people and places that want to help you. Do not be afraid to ask for help it doesn’t make you weak or incapable of helping yourself. If you are sick you go to the doctor so go to the doctor. And if you are feeling off or not like yourself but you don’t know if you have a mental illness here are a few things you can look for in yourself. Change in appetite, change in sleep patters (to much or not enough), changes in moods, or withdrawing from friends, family and activities you enjoy. That’s just a few but hopefully that will help you figure out how your mental health is doing.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1–800–273–8225 you can call or chat online they also have resources for veterans, loss survivors, LGBTQ, deaf, Native American and many more. https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

The Trevor Project is centered around helping the LGBTQ community. 1–866–488–7386 you can talk to someone over the phone or chat online, they are open 24/7. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/#sm.000047lizzuaxffb10scwm6a03fix

For medical emergencies call 911 or they number for your area emergency services.

Asking for help is so important! Do not be afraid to take care of yourself and your needs. If you aren’t feeling like yourself and don’t know what to do talk to someone. You can talk to a trusted adult, mom, dad, grandparents, teachers or who ever in your life makes you feel safe and anyone on the lifelines listed above.

American Psychiatric Association https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/warning-signs-of-mental-illness

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/#sm.000047lizzuaxffb10scwm6a03fix