MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Knowledge is the cornerstone of empowerment, and at Moonstone Psychiatry, we believe in equipping you with the tools you need for your mental health journey. Our Resources page is a curated collection of articles, guides, and useful links designed to offer insights and practical advice. Explore this section to deepen your understanding, challenge your perspectives, and enrich your path to well-being.

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1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

   • URL: suicidepreventionlifeline.org

   • Call or text 988 to reach 24/7, free confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis for you or your loved ones

2.  Crisis Text Line 

   • URL: crisistextline.org

   • Text HOME to 741741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor, available 24/7

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3. The National Mental Health Hotline

• URL:  https://mentalhealthhotline.org/

• If you need to connect with a mental health specialist, call 1-866-903-3787.  A trained professional will take your call and assist you however she or he can. A world of resources is waiting for you. The hotline is available to all US residents and operates on a 24/7 basis.

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4. Self-Harm Hotline

• URL: https://www.crisistextline.org/help-for-self-harm/

• Text CONNECT to 741741 to be connected with a real human who will help you strategize healthy coping mechanisms to manage your emotions.

 

5. Your Life Your Voice

• https://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/Pages/home.aspx

• If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or you are being abused, please call us. These are serious issues that are best handled in one-on-one conversations with counselors. Your Life Your Voice is provided by Boys Town who offers resources for parents, families, and children in times of need.

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6. The Trevor Project

• https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

• Call (866) 488-7386 or Text ‘START’ to 678-678  to be connected with a Trevor counselor who is understanding of LGBTQ issues and won’t judge you. Your messages will be anonymous, and you can share as much or as 
little as you like. The hotline operates on a  24/7 basis.

 

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General Mental Health Resources

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1. MentalHealth.gov

   • URL: mentalhealth.gov

   • Provides general information and a range of mental health topics.

2. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

   • URL: nami.org

   • Offers information and advocacy resources for individuals with mental illnesses.

3. APA (American Psychological Association)

   • URL: apa.org

   • Information, guidelines, and research on psychology and mental health.

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Online Therapy

1. BetterHelp

   • URL: betterhelp.com

   • Offers online counseling and therapy services.

2. Talkspace

   • URL: talkspace.com

   • Online therapy with licensed therapists.

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Substance Abuse

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1. SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)

   • URL: samhsa.gov

   • Provides information on substance abuse and mental health.

2. Alcoholics Anonymous

   • URL: aa.org

   • Peer support for those looking to address alcoholism.

3. Narcotics Anonymous

• https://na.org/

• Peer support for those looking to address substance use. 

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Specific Conditions

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1. ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America)

   • URL: adaa.org

   • Resources for coping with anxiety and depression.

2. Autism Speaks

   • URL: autismspeaks.org

   • Resources for autism spectrum disorders.

3. OCD Foundation

   • URL: iocdf.org

   • Offers resources for obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Apps for Mental Health

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1. Calm

   • URL: calm.com

   • App focused on meditation and sleep.

2. Headspace

   • URL: headspace.com

   • Mindfulness and meditation app.

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