Gender is a major part of life. It influences how we move through, how we see, and how we are viewed by the world. Although mental health among women looks...
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Self-love is something we don’t talk much about, but it’s a major part of mental health. Consider this your guide to the fundamentals of building a loving relationship with yourself....
Every 1 needs to talk 2 some 1. That's why we have partnered with Facebook to launch '121 Live', an IGTV Series featuring advocates "going 121" with their 1 to discuss a...
Because of longstanding systemic injustice, there are many barriers that limit access to high-quality, culturally-informed mental health care for BIPOC communities. This means that it is crucial to highlight the...
Our work is far from over to create mental health equity for the LGBTQ+ community. We have compiled mental health resources for members of the community. If you are a...
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If you or a friend need urgent assistance, call 911 immediately, or take your friend directly to the emergency room. If you feel it’s safe, stay with your friend, or find someone to stay with them until help arrives.
You are never alone. Help is always available. For immediate support 24/7, reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting COALITION to 741741, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. It’s free and it’s highly confidential, unless it’s essential to contact emergency services to keep you or your friend safe.