If you or someone you know is in danger of self-harm, please call 911 or the Suicide Prevention Lifeline right away: 988. Anxious about Covid-19? Text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
imi is a home base for guides built for and with LGBTQ+ teens to help you explore your identity and support your mental health. Made with ♡ by Hopelab, CenterLink, and It Gets Better Project.
Although adults across races have similar rates of mental health concerns (except for indigenous populations, for whom problems are higher), there is great disparity in the number who seek treatment. Black, Asian-American and Hispanic adults are less likely to get help.
Through this link, visit the page on the Nobles racial justice LibGuide for mental health and wellness resources mainly by, about and for Black people. We welcome your suggestions as we try to create the most helpful and comprehensive guide possible.
Mental health activist, writer, speaker and survivor Hakeem Rahim shared his story at Nobles of having bi-polar disorder. Here, he talks about the importance of asking for help.
Suggested support organizations and resources from the Institute for Muslim Mental Health
In this video from Seventeen, members of the LGBTQ+ community share what they've learned about self-acceptance, coping, and being fulfilled.
On this Good Morning America segment, Asian-American women speak out about mental health.
On this episode of "Latinos Talk," from digital media company mitú, Latinx folks talk about the cultural pressures to suppress struggles with mental health, but also the rewards of dealing with them.
Disclaimer: This guide provides information for the Nobles community about where to go and who to talk to for support, and our counselors are always happy to help. That said, as with anything health-related, we urge you to seek professional advice. Some of the resources (books, multimedia, facts) may be triggering for individuals in the community. For assistance and advice, please reach out to a mental health professional.