Resources
Mental Health Hotlines & Crisis Lines (U.S.):
Emergency: 9-1-1
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Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 9-8-8 (call/text) 988lifeline.org; for those in crisis or loved ones looking to get support for someone in crisis
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National Hope Line Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)
American Association of Poison Control Centers: 1-800-222-1222
Self-Harm Hotline: 1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)
National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line: 1-800-622-2255
National Crisis Line – Anorexia and Bulimia: 1-800-233-4357
National Eating Disorders Association: 1-800-931-2237
LGBT: https://www.lgbthotline.org; 1-888-843-4564
TREVOR Crisis Hotline: 1-866-488-7386
AIDS Crisis Line: 1-800-221-7044
TransLifeline: https://www.translifeline.org; 1-877-565-8860
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Planned Parenthood Hotline: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
Veterans Crisis Line: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
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Youth in Crisis Hotlines & Crisis Lines (U.S.):
Boys Town National Hotline: 1-800 448-3000; for parents, teens (boys, girls and young women), and families
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Covenant House: 1-800-999-9999; 24-hour helpline for homeless youth
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ReachOut: 1-800-448-3000; for teens and young adults
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Love is Respect National Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866 331-9474;
24-hour helpline for teens, parents, friends and family, peer advocates.
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The Cyber Civil Rights Initiative: 1-844-878-2274; 24-hour crisis line for victims of nonconsensual pornography
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National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: 1-800 843-5678; 24-hour response line for children who are missing or victims of sexual exploitation.
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Rape Abuse & Incest National Network: 1-800-656-4673; for victims of abuse
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National Runaway Switchboard: 1-800-786-2929; for runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth
National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 (or text CHILDHELP to 847411); 24-hour hotline (offers interpreters supporting 170 languages)
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Coping Skills:
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Anxiety & Stress:
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Depression:
Supporting Someone with Depression
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Emotions:
Emotions-Language-Signs-Behaviors
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Self-Esteem:
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Self-Care:
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Grief:
Childhood Grief: Guidelines for Caregivers
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Relationships:
Creating a Relationship Ritual
Boundaries Discussion Questions
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Communication:
Relationship Conflict Resolution
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Books:
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or self-Involved Parents. By Author: Lindsay C. Gibson
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It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle. By Author: Mark Wolynn
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. By Author: Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
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The Self-Love Workbook: A Life-Changing Guide to Boost Self-Esteem, Recognize Your Worth and Find Genuine Happiness (Self-Love Books). By Author: Dr. Shainna Ali
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Sometimes Therapy Is Awkward: A Collection of Life-Changing Insights for the Modern Clinician. By Author: Nicole Arzt
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The Gifts of Imperfection. By Author: Brene Brown
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Podcasts:
The Mental Illness Happy Hour, Hosted by: Paul Gilmartin
Mental Illness Happy Hour Podcast
Therapy for Black Girls. Hosted by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Therapy for Black Girls Podcast
The Hardcore Self-Help Podcast. Hosted by Duff The Psych
The Hardcare Self-Help Podcast
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Unlocking Us. Hosted by Brene Brown Brene Brown Podcast
Mental Health Info:
World Health Organization