Free Mental Health Resources That Will Help You During COVID-19 Depression/Anxiety
Ever since we’ve been entangled in the global pandemic of COVID-19, the world has had no choice but to social distance themselves from one another, which can cause us feelings of anxiety, stress, and uncertainty about the future. When there are state orders to stay home implemented as well, it can be hard to access mental health resources in the traditional manner. Luckily, with all the technological advancements that we have , obtaining access to helpful information via computer or other smart device can help support us during times of uncertainty. No need to go through any negative mental state alone. Help is available.
Check out our list of free resources that will give you advice, guidance, hear you, while also lifting your spirits during this period of isolation…
What’s Up?- A Mental Health App
This free application uses cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to help you cope with feelings of stress, anger, depression, and many other emotions. With its clean and modern design, the easy to use methods can help you get the most out of the features. Some notable features are breathing techniques to keep you calm and relaxed , positive and negative habit tracker to help you set goals, and over 70 quotes to help you cope with negative feelings and feel inspired.
NYC Well
With this service, you have the opportunity to speak to a counselor about what you’re going through in a plethora of ways such as text, chat, and phone calls. This service is also really inclusive to everyone as it is provided in 200 languages. Text “WELL” to 65173 or call 1-888-NYC-WELL. Feel free to also use the chat link now featured to speak with a counselor or peer support specialist.
NYC Hope
This resource provides free and confidential insights to help you or your loved ones get help in domestic, dating, and gender-based violence. There are many directories on this site, as well as lists community-based organizations within all five boroughs of New York City, ways to pinpoint the signs that somebody may be abusive, and how to support other people facing the same hardships. Call 1-800-621-4673 (HOPE).
Youper
This emotional health assistant created by scientists, doctors, and engineers uses artificial intelligence to create and tailor techniques that work for you. This also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and many more approaches. With time, your conversations with the app can help you feel a sense of balance through guided mindfulness practices , interactive conversations that can boost your spirits, and calming sounds for a restful night’s sleep .You can also integrate the sessions that you have with the app on Apple health to make your self care as easy as possible.
Sad Girl’s Club
This woman of color driven website really helps to create a sense of camaraderie amongst women in the mental health sphere through conversations, Instagram takeovers, and inspirational quotes and facts to find ways to truly love and appreciate the woman we were destined to be free of stigma.
National Helpline
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s national help line is completely confidential and free resource for anyone who is facing mental trauma or substance-abuse. Up to a year of treatment referral is also provided and no health insurance is required. Call 1-800-662-HELP ext. 4537 for treatment referral or 1-800-487-4889 for 24/7 service.
Mood Path
Mood Path is an innovative mental health companion for users. By answering a few questions in the app, it can help assess your mental health with morning and midday questions, about how you're feeling ( sad, happy, anxious, aggerative, etc.), virtual journaling , audio and written exercises to create mindfulness, self-confidence and much more!
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