When you're looking for help, but you aren't sure what to do next or what you need, this big list of mental health links might have the answer.
I'll be updating it as I find more, so bookmark it and check it sometimes.
A Mailing List
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Online Community
7 Cups online therapy and community gives you a free place to talk to peers and trained listeners as well as an opportunity to get paid therapy with a professional.
Meditation
This is a very helpful post to address all the questions and obstacles that might come up when you consider meditation.
Apps
Verywell Mind has done a thorough review and ranked the best mental health apps for 2021 here.
These affirmations apps are wonderful. I highly recommend them. If you don't normally like positive affirmations, you'll like these.
Believe for Apple and Android.
I Am has a 3-day free trial period and Believe is free to use with additional in-app purchases.
This adorable app gamifies self-care and shares positive quotes every time you open the app.
The JoyScore app helps you plan more self-care into your life to increase your joy.
This is an app I found on Google Play that helps you build a habit of and to time your manifestation. You can find others here too- https://subconsciousservant.com/law-of-attraction-apps/
My Dreams self-improvement app
The My Dreams app provides helpful tips and motivation to set and reach goals. It doesn't matter what your dreams are or how defined they are. Open the app and get started.
Hotlines
If you have questions about using crisis hotlines, these links might help.
What to expect when calling a mental health hotline
Answers to questions about crisis hotlines
The hotlines themselves:
American crisis hotlines for everything
Suicide hotlines all over the world
Mental health links for your feelings
What does processing your feelings even mean?
How to set compassionate boundaries
A letter to those who feel alone
What to do if you don't feel grateful
What to do if you don't trust your partner?
Toxic behaviors you should say no to
Are you too close to another/what to do about it
Healthy/Unhealthy/Abuse relationship spectrum
Do abusers know they are abusing you?
How to leave an abusive relationship
Feel empowered by mapping your day-to-day journey
How to stop seeking validation from sex
How to stop needing to control everything
Ways to handle ambiguous and rude comments
How to replace negative thoughts
Are you not doing things you want or need to do for ____ reason?
Little ways to boost happiness hormones
How to unleash your super brain to learn faster and remember more
How diet impacts our mental health
About The Author
Hi, I'm Lara Rouse, and I'm a freelance writer. In recent years, I've developed a passion for mental health and self care, so much so that I've gone back to college to get a Psychology degree. If you just came here to read, you'll find other mental health posts on this site. If you're looking for someone to write for you, feel free to contact me.