Depression and Mental Health
TED Ideas worth spreading
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED Talks are short, insightful, educational, inspirational and free to view! Hundreds of topics are available but here is a list of some you may find helpful!
“There's No Shame in Taking Care of Your Mental Health”
by Sangu Delle / Published May 26, 2017
When stress got to be too much for TED Fellow Sangu Delle, he had to confront his own deep prejudice: that men shouldn't take care of their mental health. In a personal talk, Delle shares how he learned to handle anxiety in a society that's uncomfortable with emotions.
"I Am Not A Monster: Schizophrenia"
by Cecilia McGough / Published
Cecilia McGough puts a face to schizophrenia and helps empower college students through the upcoming non-profit: group:
"Students With Schizophrenia."
TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED Talks are short, insightful, educational, inspirational and free to view! Hundreds of topics are available but here is a list of some you may find helpful!
“There's No Shame in Taking Care of Your Mental Health”
by Sangu Delle / Published May 26, 2017
When stress got to be too much for TED Fellow Sangu Delle, he had to confront his own deep prejudice: that men shouldn't take care of their mental health. In a personal talk, Delle shares how he learned to handle anxiety in a society that's uncomfortable with emotions.
"I Am Not A Monster: Schizophrenia"
by Cecilia McGough / Published
Cecilia McGough puts a face to schizophrenia and helps empower college students through the upcoming non-profit: group:
"Students With Schizophrenia."
Online Resources
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
The Trevor Project
This service provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth via hotline, online chat, texting, and an online support center.
The Veterans' Crisis Line
This service is available to anyone, even those not registered or enrolled with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Self-Injury Outreach and Support
Self-Injury Outreach and Support are an international outreach organization offering a variety of resources for those who self-injure.
S.A.F.E. Alternatives
This is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base committed to helping people achieve an end to self-injurious behavior.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
- Phone: 800-273-8255 (available 24/7)
- Support for deaf people and those with hearing loss: 800-799-4899
- Online chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ (available 24/7)
The Trevor Project
This service provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth via hotline, online chat, texting, and an online support center.
- Phone: 866-488-7386 (available 24/7)
- Text: START to 678678 (available 24/7)
- Online chat: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/ (available 24/7)
The Veterans' Crisis Line
This service is available to anyone, even those not registered or enrolled with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Phone: 800-273-8255 and press 1 (available 24/7)
- Text: 838255 (available 24/7)
- Online chat: http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help/chat (available 24/7)
Self-Injury Outreach and Support
Self-Injury Outreach and Support are an international outreach organization offering a variety of resources for those who self-injure.
S.A.F.E. Alternatives
This is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base committed to helping people achieve an end to self-injurious behavior.
- Phone: 800-366-8288