Mental Health Resources

mental health resources

remember, YOU are not alone.

Dear friend,

Throughout my life and journey, I have faced seasons of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, etc. When I was growing up, mental health was not a topic that was widely addressed, and often I heard the enemy tell me that my struggles were cause for shame or because I had somehow failed to have enough faith...

Well dear heart, THAT. IS. NOT. TRUE. We live in a broken world, and as a result of that brokenness, we may face physical and mental sicknesses, and that is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of or embarrassed by.

I am so grateful that we are now living in a time in which so many tools are being offered to those who may battle mental illness or struggle with their mental health like I DO, and I am so passionate about sharing the tools and resources that have helped me on my journey! Here are a few that myself and others who have been with me along the way recommend. They are, by no means, going to replace treatment, but I hope they encourage you to take the first step.

I end this open letter with this:

YOU ARE LOVED. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. YOU WILL BE OKAY.

In this world we will have tribulation, but TAKE HEART, Jesus has overcome the world.

Love you,

Lyd.

Organizations

To write love on her arms

To Write Love on Her Arms is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery. Use the FIND HELP Tool to locate free or reduced cost counseling and other mental health resources
in your community. Select the level of care you’re looking for and enter your zip code.

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Hope squad

Hope Squad is a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program. Hope Squad members are nominated by their classmates as trustworthy peers and trained by advisors. The program reduces youth suicide through education, training, and peer intervention.

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national suicide prevention lifeline

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

1-800-273-8255

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Apps

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

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Reimagining the Examen offers a unique prayer experience that’s tailored to your needs and mood. Each Examen, based on St. Ignatius’s 500-year-old prayer, guides you through a stimulating reflection on your day, helping you invite God into your nitty-gritty. Choose an Examen that matches your current state of being, or pray that day’s scheduled reflection.

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