4 tips for seeking mental health help anonymously
Posted by staff / May 1, 2014 downward spiralmental healthmental health crisismental health issuesYohana Desta
In a perfect world, there would always be someone there to notice a downward spiral and reach out to help, but when you’re in the midst of a mental health crisis, there isn’t always time to wait for that helping hand.
Taking on the stigma our society still attaches to these illnesses is no task for those who are struggling, and that’s why there are ways you can anonymously search for the help you need now, and fight the powers that be once you have your health back. The important thing is to reach out now.
Mashable’s Yohana Desta provides these resources in honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month.
1. Hotlines
There are a vast number of anonymous hotlines that cater to various types of calls, from suicidal thoughts to dealing with abuse. Women’s Health, an organization run by the U.S. government, has aggregated a number of them on its site, such as:
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I think this is admirable to discuss but not quite factual. MANY call lines are NOT anonymous and will “track” your call. Also, many crisis lines will tell you that they don’t talk with you and will just give a phone number for you to call “tomorrow” if you are still feeling bad. I know these vary from place to place but a friend of mine can’t get into therapy for 3 months (shortest wait time) and has tried to use these hotlines to no avail.