Reaching out matters: Seek help when you need it.
When your mental health is off, it is important to find the help that is right for you. Where you go for help will depend on what is happening within your life. Often the best place to start is to talk with those that you already have connections with, including your friends and family, your primary care doctor, or spiritual advisor. You can also find safe and confidential support through local mental health organizations or the 988 Minnesota Lifeline.
Help can be found across many places and depends on what type of support that you may need. It can start with participating in some self-care, or engage with friends, family, or someone else to talk to help you process, find a distraction or problem solve. If the problems in your life are stopping you from functioning well or feeling good, professional help can make a big difference. Even if you’re not sure that you’d benefit from help, it can’t hurt to explore the possibility.
Engaging in formal services can help you:
▪ Develop plans for solving problems.
▪ Feel stronger in the face of challenges.
▪ Change behaviors that hold you back.
▪ Look at ways of thinking that affect how you feel.
▪ Heal pains from your past.
▪ Think about your goals.
▪ Build self-confidence.
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▪ Everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health. Mental Health American Tools 2 Thrive (https://mhanational.org/tools-2-thrive), provides information, tips, and practical tools for situations that we all deal with. These tools, if used can be used to improve your mental health and increase your resiliency. #YouMatterMN
▪ Sometimes it is hard to know when you need extra help with your mental health. This infographic from the National Institute of Mental Health (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/my-mental-health-do-i-need-help) may help guide you if you don’t know where to start. #YouMatterMN
▪ Warm lines and peer support can be helpful for those who are managing stress. Anyone seeking support may call Mental Health Minnesota which offers a warmline. Their services are available Monday – Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. Call 1-877-404-3190 or text Support to 85511. Minnesota Warmline – Mental Health Minnesota (mentalhealthmn.org). #YouMatterMN
▪ Even in the darkest times, there is hope. Connecting with the #988Lifeline is simple and convenient. No matter where you are or what you’re going through, skilled, caring 988 specialists are available to talk through your unique situation any time. Call or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org.
▪ 988 mental health support is available for non-English speakers too. For Spanish, call 988 and press 2. If texting, type “Ayuda” to connect with a Spanish-speaking specialist. Or call 988 to access translations in more than 240 languages. Ask for an interpreter in English if you are able or say the name of the language you need. Call or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org.
▪ If you know someone who is struggling, having a supportive conversation can be a big help. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health challenge #988Lifeline provides 24/7 connection to confidential support. There is hope. Just call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
▪ Supporting kids’ mental health matters and knowing how to help isn’t always straightforward. 988 is here to support families and caregivers. Call or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org