Getting Help
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If you are experiencing a mental health issue such as a mood or anxiety disorder, it is not your fault. You did not to anything to cause it. It is important that you reach out to a trusted adult for help. Examples include:
You might need therapy and/or medication to help you. It is important to reach out to a trusted adult to help you. If the person you ask doesn't understand or know what to do, ask another trusted adult. Asking for help is the bravest thing you can do and the first step in getting better. Many parents may not know the signs of mental illness, but talking to them about how you are feeling may motivate them to look for help. If your parent(s) or guardian are abusive in any way, or if they have their own issues that makes it difficult for them to take care of you, talk to another adult you trust. This person can either help you talk to your parents or help you get the support you need. |
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If you don’t feel like there is any trusted adult you can talk to, there are many resources and hotlines available:
- Call 911 if you are in a crisis or want to hurt yourself.
- National Suicide PreventionLifeline: 1 (800) 273-8255 or www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline –1-800-662-HELP (4357)- a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
- Text TALK to 741741 for 24/7, anonymous, free counseling.
- Call the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline, 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), for confidential crisis support.
- Call Trevor Lifeline,1-866-488-7386, a free and confidential suicide hotline for LGBT youth.
- Transgender Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
- Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222