If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, anxiety or thoughts of suicide simply calling or texting 988 or chatting 988Lifeline.org will connect you to compassionate care and support for mental health-related distress.
Here are some resources for you or someone in need:
Has dozens of vetted links to solid organizations working with improving mental health and wellness.
https:/nfcym.org/resources/topics/mental-health/
Provides a wealth of support, education, resources, and guidance around mental health disorders. Also see NAMI-Minnesota for information relevant to Minnesota, including local and regional affiliates.
Offers a number of resources, including a huge library of webinars on specific topics, including many Covid-19 mental health webinars and resources.
Offers a lot of information on child and adolescent mental health, including warning signs for depression and other mental disorders.
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
Excellent source of information for teens and those who work with teens. Includes a comprehensive list of mental health apps, and other resources that are specific to the struggles that many teens are facing and that are being amplified during Covid-19, including, but not limited to:
*Cyberbullying
*Device Addiction
*Substance abuse
*Depression
*Suicide prevention
https://www.safety.com/teen-safety-resource-guide
Consider using these resources with your teens. These discussions are excellent and provide a Catholic context for discussing issues that so often get stuffed inside.
https://lifeteen.com/blog/category/life/healthy-mind/depression-anxiety/
Provide individual therapy, couples counseling and family therapy for people of all ages regardless of sex, race, color, religion, political view, national origin, social status, financial resources, or inability to pay for services.
FirstLInk is a free, confidential service available to anyone 24/7/365 for listening and support, referrals to resources/help, and crisis intervention. FIrstLink answers the 211 helpline, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and communicates via the text line 898-211. FirstLink provides these services from across the entire state of North Dakota and parts of Minnesota. Dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211 from anywhere in our service area for confidential help and support.
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Wellness Retreat Recovery is dedicated to raising awareness and prevention on teen mental health and drug abuse. We’ve created a resource guide to educate families on why teens are so anxious, why teens abuse drugs, how COVID-19 and social media play a part, and ways in which parents and peers can help.
https://wellnessretreatrecovery.com/teen-anxiety-and-substance-abuse/
Alchohol Rehab Guide is a public web guide sharing infomratin on alcohol, additction, and recovery. Learn more about treatment options below.
https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/treatment/
Alchohol Rehab Guide is a public web guide sharing infomratin on alcohol, additction, and recovery. Learn more about treatment options below.
https://sixtyandme.com/aging/recognizing-treating-depression-older-adults/