Suicide & Crisis Hotline 988
The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States
National Alliance of Mental Illness states common signs of mental illness in adults and adolescents can include the following:
Feeling excessively sad or low
Prolonged or strong feelings of irritability or anger
Avoiding friends and social activities
Changes in eating habits such as increased hunger or lack of appetite
Changes in sex drive
Overuse of substances like alcohol or drugs and many more...
Source: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Warning-Signs-and-Symptoms
Self-Care Music
A few artists & albums that pulls me out of a downward spiral
Artist; Aaron Taylor
Album: Have a Nice Day
Artist: Ashanti
Song; Happy
Artist: Solange
Song: Feel Good Song
Artist: Mary J Blige
Song: Just Fine
Artist: Marshmello & Bastille
Song: Happier
Spotify Playlist Coming Soon....
TED Talk: Embrace your raw, strange magic
Casey Gerald
This TED talk changed my life. 17 minutes of things you need to hear. Check it out using the link below.
TED Talk: The beauty of being a misfit
Lidia Yuknavitch
12 minutes and 58 seconds of inspiration
www.ted.com/talks/lidia_yuknavitch_the_beauty_of_being_a_misfit
TED Talk: Get comfortable with being uncomfortable Luvvie Ajayi
I hope this TED talk inspires you the way it has inspired me.
Professional Mental Health Resources for POC
Therapy for Black Girls https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
Therapy for Black Men https://therapyforblackmen.org/
National Coalition Of Anti-Violence Programs: 212-714-1141 (English & Spanish)
The Strong Hearts Native Helpline (1-844-762-8483)
Native Americans Mental Health One Sky Center (503-970-7895)
The Asian American Psychological Association https://aapaonline.org/
Professional Mental Health Resources for LGBTQIA+
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
National Queer & Trans Therapist of Color Network Click Here
LGBTQ Helpline For South Asians: 908-367-3374
Asian Pride Project http://asianprideproject.org/
