Mental Health

If you have a suggestion for mental health care links, please email me at mark@jmjarts.com.

It has always been difficult for me to know just how bad it is until I’ve gotten better to see how far I’d come. So if you think you’re OK, please be sure. You can take a quick test here.

https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/

Or here with Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/health/mental-health-assessment

Betterhelp.com is an online/on-device counseling matching resource. You are assigned to a therapist and have direct access through your device.

United States

Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Chat with someone right now https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

Or call 1-800-273-8255

Find a Psychiatrist or therapist in your area based on criteria that you can set yourself https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

LGBTQ crisis and support resources. This includes youths, trans, and older adults. https://afsp.org/lgbtq-crisis-and-support-resources

Nick Gowen, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP (temp.) is a clinical mental health counselor whose approach to counseling is rooted in the belief that empowerment, inclusivity, and meaningful connection can heal people. He works with individuals, couples, and families, and has a special interest in serving older adults, people going through major life transitions (including work, family, and home), and LGBTQ+ clients. 

Globally

List of Suicide Crisis Lines Worldwide https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

United for Global Mental Health https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

Check Point – Local Websites And Emergency Contact Numbers https://checkpointorg.com/global/

Psycom- Mental Health Resources https://www.psycom.net/get-help-mental-health

SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)