Mental Health

edited by Devante Hart

Mental Health is the caring for and maintaining balance of your mind. Having a problem with mental health does not mean that you should be looked at as "crazy", as most people believe. Taking care of your mental health includes things such as listening to your thoughts and your emotions. Below you can find some links to websites with more information about mental health.

Your Emotions - GirlsHealth.gov
Girlshealth.gov also can help you deal with your emotions through your teen life.

National Suicide Prev ention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

CopeCareDeal.org
Look here for help coping with everyday stress, locating mental health resources for yourself or a friend in need, or to get information about schizophrenia, and other illnesses that can affect teens.

Your Mind – TeensHealth
Being healthy means dealing with the changes in your body - and your mind, and how to get help when you need it.