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 CDC: Guías y recursos para los papás de hijos de 0-24 años Recursos para respuesta inmediata  Qué Hacer Ahora: Recursos para guiarle durante tiempos difíciles Red Nacional de Prevención de Suicidio (1-888-628-9454) Marca para hablar con un profesional que le puede ayudar en un crisis, dar sugerencias sobre la forma de acercarse a alguien quien le preocupa, y/o dar mas recursos sobre la salud mental 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 SAHM Substance Use Resources for Adolescents: online resources for adolescents with information about substance use, treatment service locators, support groups, and helplines 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. Mental Health & Substance Abuse: US Department of Health and Human Services Resources on how to find help for substance abuse, helplines, and treatment locators
	Teen Mental Health SAHM Adolescent Mental Health Online Resources: online resources for adolescents with guides on mental illnesses, Q&A forums, mental health strategies, and helplines Teen Mental Health Informational Magazines: magazines with overviews of common mental illnesses, as well as associated supports and resources  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: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)  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 Mental Health Resources For Parents of Adolescents and Young 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
	Multimedia Resources Healthline Media, a series of podcasts on various topics relating to mental health. NIMH Resources on Coping With Covid (A series of infographics, radio interviews, articles and videos that provides information on different coping strategies for dealing with Covid) Dart Center Resources, various multimedia resources for a variety of mental health topics including PTSD, children & youth, refugees, etc.
	Hotlines 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.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255); En Espanol: 1-888-628-9454)  For those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing loss: TTY at 1-800-799-4889 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+