Use these resources if you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis and need help immediately .

A Mental Health Crisis

Helplines and other resources to get help quickly.

Resources for Help in a Mental Health Crisis

For people who may be a danger to themselves or others.

Overwhelmed by everything? Stress may not be avoidable, but it is manageable.

Stress is how the brain and body respond to any demand. Any type of challenge can be stressful, and stress can affect your health.

Stress

Resources to help manage and reduce stress.

Resources to Help With Stress

For people who feel like they have too much on their plate.

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States. Even though there's no quick fix, there's many options to help heal.

Depression causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working.

Depression

Manage depression symptoms through these resource types.

Resources to Help With Depression

For people who feel like they're stuck in a rut.

Anxiety is a part of life, but for some, it doesn't go away and gets in the way of everyday life.

Occasional anxiety is a part of life, but anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear.

Anxiety

Whether you have an anxiety disorder or everyday anxiety, use these effective approaches to cope.

Resources to Help With Anxiety

For people who feel like they're always anxious.

A traumatic event is a scary or dangerous experience that can seriously affect someone emotionally and physically.

A traumatic event is a shocking, scary, or dangerous experience that can affect someone emotionally and physically.

Trauma

It's normal to have strong reactions after a scary experience. Cope with and recover from trauma with these resources.

Resources to Help With Trauma

It's okay to not be okay after losing someone or something you love. There's no right or wrong way to cope.

The loss of a loved one can affect how you feel, how you act, and what you think. Together, these reactions are called grief.

Grief

There's no right or wrong way to mourn. Explore healthy ways to face grief.

Resources to Help With Grief

For people who are struggling with a loss.

Relationships are hard and sometimes you need help.

Relationship Issues

All relationships are challenging and go through tough times. Learn how to deal with relationship issues.

Resources to Help With Relationship Issues

For people struggling with relationship problems.

Find mental health resources based on how you're feeling or what you're going through.

Browse by Emotional State

Mental health can feel like a maze. Let us help you find the resources to improve your mental wellness.

Your Guide to Mental Health Resources.

Find mental health resources based on the kind of help you're interested in.

Browse by Resource Type

Mindfulness meditation improves your mental health by bringing your attention to the present.

Mindfulness meditation involves focusing on your breathing and then bringing your mind’s attention to the present without drifting into concerns about the past or future.

Meditation

For people who want meditation recommendations based on your mood.. 

Aura

For people who want meditation recommendations based on your mood. 

For people who are looking for meditations tailor-made for different moments throughout your day.

Buddhify

For slightly more experienced people who are looking for open-ended meditations and sleep coaching.

Calm

For people that want to live a less stressed, more mindful life through short + accessible meditation, stretch + yoga practices.

Chill

For beginners who are looking for more structured meditation classes.

Headspace

For people who are looking for a meditation app that was intentionally built to be inclusive of women and people of color.

Shine

For people who are very busy and looking for bite-sized meditations and sleep guidance.

Simple Habit

A wide range of meditation resources are available to help cope with anxiety, stress, and trauma.

Meditation Resources

For people who could use help relaxing and taking their minds off their every day thoughts.

Talk with a licensed therapist through text or video chat to process what you're going through.

Teletherapy is a term for a variety of treatment techniques that aim to help a person identify and address troubling emotions, thoughts, and behaviors virtually through an app or website.

Teletherapy

For people who are looking primarily for “volunteer listeners” and self-help guides. Text-only therapy is also available.

7 cups

For people looking to find a licensed therapist for a weekly live video session.

Betterhelp

For Black men looking for a few free therapy sessions (in PA, NYC, NJ, DE, DC, MD, VA, GA).

Black Men Heal

For people who are looking for a “mental health gym” with online emotional fitness classes and 1:1 therapy.

For people who only want to consider therapists who are psychologists with a doctoral-level degree (PhD or PsyD).

Doctor on Demand

For people looking to connect with board-certified doctors by secure online video, phone, or app.

MDLive

For people looking for a non-profit network of mental health professionals at a steeply discounted rate.

Open Path Collective

For people who are looking for a more holistic app that combines access to licensed therapy, classes led by life coaches, meditation, mood trackers, and original educational content.

Sanvello

For people who want to find a therapist to text or chat with — without having to travel to their office. Also good for people who are curious if medication would help and are looking to find a psychiatrist.

Talkspace

For people looking to talk with doctors or therapists online.

Teladoc

For people looking to talk with psychiatrists or therapists online.

For people looking for therapists who are specifically trained to support Black women and girls (both virtual and in-person).

Therapy for Black Girls

Meet virtually with a therapist or psychiatrist at your convenience.

Teletherapy Resources

For people who want to process things by speaking with a therapist over video or text.

Quality sleep is important for both our physical and mental health.

Sleep deprivation affects your psychological state and mental health, and those with mental health problems are more likely to have sleep disorders.

Sleep

For veterans who need help improving their sleep in order to enhance their mental health.

CBT-I Coach

For people looking to track and analyze sleep patterns.

Sleep Cycle

For people looking for sleep sounds and smart alarm to better track and manage your sleep.

SleepScore

For people looking for a 6-week online self-help program to improve their sleep.

Sleepio

Get a good night's rest and improve your mental health.

Sleep Resources

For people who want to improve their mental health by sleeping better.

Exercises, activities, and intentional diversions can be effective treatments for a variety of mental health disorders.

Exercises

For people looking for helpful, encouraging reminders to make time for their mental health.

Aloe Bud

For people looking for daily mental health coaching with interactive video therapy sessions.

Bloom

For people looking for a science-based gaming app that can improve your mood. Free for the Project Healthy Minds community for one year.

Happify

For people looking for an activities-based 2-month program with support from a personal coach to improve their mental health.

Joyable

For people who are looking for gamified experiences that can improve your resilience.

Super better

For people (especially women and people who identify as LGBTQ+) who are looking for a membership community to change their relationship with alcohol.

Tempest

For people who are looking for a free AI chatbot that uses the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy to help coach you on your mental health journey

Woebot

For people who are looking for an “emotionally intelligent” AI chatbot to talk to—not a real therapist.

Wysa

For people looking for a simple self-care game.

youfeellikeshit.com

Resources to help take your mind off your concerns.

Exercise Resources

For people who are looking for live classes and interactive exercises to improve their mental health.

Talking with peers can make all the difference.

Peers offer emotional support, share knowledge, teach skills, provide practical assistance, and connect people with resources, opportunities, communities of support

Peer Support

For suicide loss survivors who are looking to connect with other survivors.

AFSP Support Groups

For people looking to connect with other people living with depression.

MyDepressionTeam

For people living with mental illness seeking local weekly recovery support groups

NAMI Connection

For people searching for a recovery support group with others also living with a mental health condition.

For families looking for free and confidential support groups with other families who live with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family Support Group

For people who are looking for eating disorder peer support groups.

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders

For teens looking to talk to other teens (service offered by Cedars Sinai Medical Center).

Teen Line

For people who identify as trans and are looking for 24/7 peer support or crisis support.

Trans Lifeline

For people who identify as LGBTQ+, are 13-24 years old, and are looking for other people with similar lived mental health experiences.

TrevorSpace

Connect with others who have experience with what you're going through.

Peer Support Resources

For people who are looking for other people with shared experiences and struggles.

Understanding mental health better prepares you to manage your mental health.

For people who want to learn more about mental health and disorders.

Education

For people who struggle with suicide or have loved ones who do.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

For American Indians and Alaska Natives looking for information about specialized health care services available.

Indian Health Service

For people looking to understand or take peer-led educational programs on mental health.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

For people seeking to understand overviews and statistics on mental health topics.

National Institute of Mental Health

For people looking for reliable information about drug use, suicide, and mental health

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

For people who identify are looking for resources and education for and about LGBTQ+ youth.

Trevor Project

Learn the latest about mental health and disorders from dependable and trusted sources.

Education Resources

It's hard to know where to start when looking for a therapist. Directories can point you in the right direction.

Find therapists near you who match your needs, based on what what you're looking for.

Therapist Directories

For people looking for quality, affordable therapists, coaches, and psychiatrists in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, and Massachusetts.

Alma

For people looking for therapists who understand Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian American experiences.

Asian Mental Health Collective

For people who are looking for Black psychologists near them.

Association of Black Psychologists Directory

For people looking for a diverse set of therapists with specific cultural understanding near them.

Inclusive Therapists

For American Indians and Alaska Natives looking for mental health services offered by the Indian Health Service (IHS).

Indian Health Service Health Care Search

For Latinx people looking for mental health providers.

Latinx Therapists Action Network

For people who are looking for therapists and psychiatrists specializing in eating disorders.

National Eating Disorders Center (NEDA) Map

For people looking for in-person therapists near them.

Psychology Today

For people looking for a therapist near them who specializes in supporting Black men.

Therapy for Black Men

For people looking for in-person therapists and psychiatrists near them, who take your health insurance

Zocdoc

Explore directories to find therapists in-person that meet your needs.

Therapist Directory Resources

For people who are looking for therapists to talk to face-to-face.

Immediately talk to someone through phone, text, or online chat. Helplines are available for moments of crisis, or if you just need someone to talk to and ask questions.

Helplines provide live support via phone, text, or online chat for moments of mental health crisis, disaster, and trauma.

Helplines

Speak to someone quickly via phone, text, or online chat.

Helpline Resources

For people who need to talk to a crisis counselor immediately.

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Guide for Healthy Minds

A MESSAGE FROM OUR SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COUNCIL ON THE WEIGHT OF A WORLD IN CRISIS

Browse by Emotional State

A Mental Health Crisis

Stress

Depression

Anxiety

Trauma

Grief

Relationship Issues

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Meditation

Teletherapy

Sleep

Exercises

Peer Support

Education

Therapist Directories

Helplines

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Crisis Helplines

Crisis Text Line

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The Trevor Project (LGBTQ)

Veterans Crisis Line

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