The World Health Organization define mental health as:
"a state of well-being in which the individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stressors of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community."
For many young adults mental health isn't always consistent, mental illness can be transferred in to young adult hood from the teenage years, and it isn't always clear when or where to get help. This post is a compilation of resources for young adults in regards to mental health if they have questions, need assistance, or are unable to receive any other mental health services.
Please seek professional counseling or treatment if you think you have a mental illness, feel at risk of harming yourself or others, or if your mental health gets in the way of school or work. None of these resources can be a true replacement for mental health care, and please call you local emergency number if you are in direct danger.
Please note that some of these resources may be based in the US only.
Hotlines and Numbers
Mental Health Hotline:
Number: 866-903-3787
Website: https://mentalhealthhotline.org/
National Suicide Prevention Hot Line(s):
Argentina: +5402234930430
Australia: 131114
Austria: 017133374
Belgium: 106
Botswana: 3911270
Brazil: 212339191
Canada: 5147234000 (Montreal); 18662773553 (outside Montreal)
China: 85223820000
Croatia: 014833888
Denmark: +4570201201
Egypt: 7621602
Finland: 040-5032199
France: 0145394000
Germany: 08001810771
Holland: 09000767
India: 8888817666
Ireland: +4408457909090
Italy: 800860022
Japan: +810352869090
Mexico: 5255102550
New Zealand: 045861048
Norway: +4781533300
Philippines: 028969191
Poland: 5270000
Russia: 0078202577577
Spain: 914590050
South Africa: 0514445691
Sweden: 46317112400
Switzerland: 143
United Kingdom: 08457909090
USA: 18002738255
Black Line:
Number: 1-800-604-5841
Website (check for reduced operation hours): https://www.callblackline.com/
Purposes: Focuses primarily on supporting BIPOC in with mental health issues, police violence, and experiencing racism
The Trevor Project (Focus on LGBT+ Youth):
Number: Found and Connected through website
Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
Purpose: Focuses on support for LGBT+ youth, tries its best to be as confidential as possible
Youth Line:
Number: 877-968-8491
Text Line: text 'teen2teen' to 839863
Website: https://oregonyouthline.org/
Purpose: Connecting teens to other teens or professionals to receive support
The National Domestic Violence Hotline:
Number: 1-800-799-7233
Text Line: text 'start' to 88788
Website: https://www.thehotline.org/
Purpose: Support and resource hotline for those who are victims of domestic abuse or violence
Online Websites for Mental Health Info
Mayo Clinic:
Website: https://www.mayoclinic.org/
Purpose: This website can give you an overview of any mental health problem you may want more information on. This includes symptoms, the diagnosis process, potential treatments, and more. This can be a good site to start on if looking for general information on specific mental health issues.
Psychology Today:
Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb
Purpose: This website is a collection of articles that ranges from mental health, family matters, spirituality, and more. While not always providing direct help for mental health, it can provide interesting discussion and reflection points when evaluating your own mental health status.
GoodTherapy:
Website: https://www.goodtherapy.org/
Purpose: The website can help you connect to local mental health resources by entering you zip code.
7cupsoftea:
Website: https://www.7cups.com/
Purpose: This website can connect you to a non-professional volunteer to talk to when you need emotional support. All volunteers must complete training through the 7cupsoftea program. Online therapy ($) is also available through this website.
Mental Health American Mental Health Screening
Purpose: If you think you may be suffering for a mental illness, Mental Health America provides a screening test. This is not professional diagnosis, but can help you gain info to chose correct treatment options.
This list will be updated and added to. Feel free to comment additional resources for them to be added!