As we move into May, we’re highlighting resources connected to Mental Health Awareness, Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage and Burnout. Feel free to share with texters if they are relevant—sometimes the right resource at the right time can make a meaningful difference. 💙
This month's themes:
Mental Health Awareness 🎗️💚
- (EN/ES) This page from the CDC is a mental health resource hub that shares information with individuals about different mental health resources. bit.ly/CDCrh_en
- (EN/ES) “Help Someone Else” shares some tips about how to support a third party who may be in crisis and warning signs that a loved one may need support. bit.ly/tpl_r
- Talking to Your Parents offers scripts, information, and guides for youth wanting to talk to their parents about mental health. bit.ly/TTT_r
- Mental Health Match offers tips and articles to help you evaluate and build a strong relationship with your therapist. bit.ly/mhm_ren
**This resource is free and accessible though it is hosted on a for-profit organization's webpage. We don’t endorse the for-profit organization, but share in case it may be helpful to you.** - Calm shares this free collection of tools designed to help you take care of your mental health. bit.ly/essen_ren
**This resource is free and accessible though it is hosted on a for-profit organization's webpage. We don’t endorse the for-profit organization, but share in case it may be helpful to you.**
For texters who do not want to disclose to family or do not receive support from them:
- This MHA page provides help for teens wanting to find support, including self-care strategies, getting support at school, and peer support groups. bit.ly/tsm_r
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage 🌏️
- Asian Mental Health Collective is a website dedicated to providing information, resources, and personal stories to the AAPI community. bit.ly/AMHC_r
- Stop AAPI Hate provides action steps for reporting AAPI hate crimes and shares resources for getting involved. bit.ly/API_r
Burnout Prevention 😓
- This article from Cleveland Clinic offers ways to recognize and recover from burnout. bit.ly/bout_ren
- The Autistic Burnout Guide explains how burnout affects autistic individuals in particular and provides tips for coping. bit.ly/burnaut_ren
- Breathe2Relax is an app that offers practice exercises for diaphragmatic breathing and helps support mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management. bit.ly/b2rapp_ren
