While journaling can have positive mental health benefits for some people, this project is not intended to treat any mental illnesses or mental distress. If you or someone you know has been struggling with the stress, isolation, or other emotional effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage you to get help. Here are some resources to help get you started.

	General Mental Health (resources available in different languages) NIMH » Help for Mental Illnesses  60 Digital Resources for Mental Health: information about mental health organizations, specific disorders, and population-specific resources (LGBTQ youth, minorities, veterans) MentalHealth.gov: access to U.S. government mental health and mental health problems information
	Recursos en Español NIMH: Ayuda para la salud mental MentalHealth.gov en español Recursos para la adicción a drogas  Recursos para el abuso del alcohol  Línea de Apoyo a la Salud Mental durante el COVID-19 (1-833-986-1919): Grupos de apoyo virtuales para trabajadores de primera línea en Texas Recursos para respuesta inmediata  1-800-662-4357 SAMHSA’s National Helpline: tratamiento confidencial y servicio de información para individuos y familias afrontando problemas de salud mental y/o drogas.  Latinx Therapy: Encuentre un terepeuta latinx cerca de usted Información comunitaria de salud mental y adicciones (Argentina) Recursos para salud mental y emocional (Chile) UNAM, línea de atención psicológica gratuita​ (Tel. CDMX 55 50 25 08 55) Ayuda psicológica gratuita sobre telefono  Información de contacto para los recursos de salud mental (México)
	Substance Use Mental Health & Substance Abuse: US Department of Health and Human Services Resources on how to find help for substance abuse, helplines, and treatment locators Purdue Global Substance Use Disorder Resources: substance use disorder resources for people and their family members Virtual Substance Use Recovery Resources: virtual recovery programs and supports.
	Teen Mental Health National Alliance on Mental Illness for Teens & Young Adults: articles and infographics on mental health  Mental Health - The Trevor Project: resources for teens who want to explore mental health-related topics such as anxiety, depression, EDs, suicide, and substance abuse  Stop Bullying: how to get help if you or someone you know is getting bullied
	Senior Mental Health  Veteran’s Crisis Line: 988 then press 1 or text 838255 HHS on Healthy Aging: resources for seniors on healthy habits and behaviors, managing health conditions, and staying involved in a community  NIMH >> Older Adults and Mental Health National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging: resources for senior mental health, includes COVID-19 specific resources
	Parent Resources + Postpartum Support Postpartum Support International  National Federation of Families : access to resources on health and wellness of children, youth and young adults who have mental health and substance use challenges  Center for Parent Information and Resources: Mental Health The Check-In Project: resources to start a conversation about mental health with your child; information on common mental health conditions; videos from experts on mental health  Mental health for busy parents
	Multimedia Resources Healthline Media, a series of podcasts on various topics relating to mental health. Dart Center Resources, various multimedia resources for a variety of mental health topics including PTSD, children & youth, refugees, etc.  SAMHSA, multimedia resources on mental health topics provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration NIMH, featured podcasts on mental health topics National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) video resource library
	Hotlines 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org 1-800-662-4357 SAMHSA’s National Helpline: confidential treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.  Trevor Project’s TrevorLifeline (1-866-488-7386): speak with trained, non judgemental counselors for young people who are in crisis or feeling suicidal - especially those who identify as LGBTQ+ 1-800-273-TALK (8255) National Suicide Prevention Hotline: a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.