Mental Health Resource List

A list of hotlines, websites, podcasts, playlists, videos and books to help lighten the weight of seasonal depression and pandemic anxiety.

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HOTLINES

1. Crisis Text Line— Text HOME to 741741 (U.S. and Canada) to text a crisis counselor. 24/7 FREE support at your fingertips.
2. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 1–800–273–8255 — Free and confidential support.
3. Trans Lifeline— 877–565–8860 — Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
4. LGBT National Hotline — 888–843–4564 — A safe space for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people over 25 yrs old.
5. LGBT National Youth Talk Line — 800–246–7743 — A safe space for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people 25 yrs old and younger.
6. The Trevor Project — 1–866–488–7386 — Suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13 and 24.
7. Strong Hearts Helpline — 1–844–762–8483 — A confidential and anonymous culturally-appropriate domestic violence and dating violence helpline for Native Americans.

WEBSITES

1. Mental Health America — Great information to learn about your mental health and find help.
2. To Write Love On Her Arms — A community dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.
3. National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network — A healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color.
4. Better Help — Global remote counseling service.
5. Open Path — In-person and remote psychotherapy sessions between $30 and $60.
6. Talkspace — Remote therapy. Plans start at $65 a week.
7. Therapy for Black Girls — Therapist directory. Also has a free podcast, a blog and a community membership plan.
8. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance — Education, tools, peer support and a wealth of inspiring stories to help your wellness path.
9. We R Native —Health resources for Native youth by Native youth, promoting holistic health and positive growth in local communities and nation at large.
10. The Happy Hippie Foundation — Fighting injustice facing homeless youth, LGBTQ youth and other vulnerable populations.
11. The Loveland Foundation — Free therapy for communities of color — particularly black women and girls. Application process to apply for fund.
12. Evryman — A community of men creating a dialogue around mental health — videos, podcasts and events to browse on their website.
13. Half of Us — Site refers high school and college students to resources where they can find help.
14. Mental Health America — Promoting mental health awareness and preventing mental illness through advocacy, education, research and services.
15. Mental Health Connect — Provides community-based resources, support and education to improve access to mental health services and to connect individuals and families with the services they need.

PODCASTS

1. The Science of Happiness Podcast — Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe.
2. Therapy For Black Girls Podcast — A weekly chat about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves.
3. Let’s Talk About Mental Health Podcast — A weekly podcast full of simple ideas for better mental health, grounded in quality research.
4. The Science of Self-Compassion — A Goop conversation on self-compassion with Kristin Neff.
5. An Audio Guide to Happiness — Listen on for the ultimate guide to a happier, healthier mind.
6. How to Survive Emotionally Dark Times — This podcast episode talks about strategies for pulling yourself out of rock bottom, and why challenges mean that joy is right around the corner.
7. 3rd Ritual Retreat — An auditory retreat that features teachers from around the globe.
8. Daily Breath with Deepak Chopra — A podcast that helps build mindfulness into your routine with meditations ranging from 4–11 minutes each.

PLAYLISTS

1. Feel Better Funk — Feel good grooves to get you outta your funk! Curated by The Feel Better Club.
2. |M|O|O|D|— Calming beats to soothe your anxiety.
3. Gratitude — A gratitude playlist from The Local Optimist.

VIDEOS

1. Dr. Tracey Marks — Informational videos about mental health explained by Dr. Tracey Marks, a psychiatrist in Atlanta.
2. “I’m Fine” — Learning To Live With Depression — A ‘TED Talk’ by Jake Tyler about his journey with depression.

READ

1. How to Find a Therapist/Teletherapist — Steps to help you find a therapist in 2020.
2. Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find — and Keep — Love — A book about attachment theory and how it can help us find and sustain love.
3. National Alliance on Mental Illness Blog — Insight from mental health professionals about an array of mental health topics.
4. Psychology Today Blog — Blog articles by mental health professionals and experts covering a range of specialty areas
5. Psych Central Mental Health Blogs — Collection of mental health blogs organized by psychological disorder.
6. Buddah’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom by Rick Hanson, Richard Mendius, Jack Kornfield, Daniel J. Siegel — Good read on mediation and how it can change our brain.

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