Mental Health
taking care of your mental health
Feeling mentally and emotionally healthy is just as important as physical health. Even so, sometimes it’s hard to find professionals to talk when you need support. Keep in mind, just like you go to the doctor when you are feeling physically unwell, the same should be true for your mental health. It’s understandable if you don’t want to talk or can’t find the words to explain what you may be feeling. Check out this video from Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families to get a simplified picture of mental health, and what it means to seek care when you are struggling with your mental well being.
To talk to someone now, call:
SAMHSA national anonymous helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
NAMI Illinois helpline and referalls: 1-800-950-6264
Suicide prevention: (800) 273-TALK (800-273-8255) or (800) SUICIDE (800-784-7433)
To learn more about your options and rights related to psychotropic medication if you are a youth in care read Making Healthy Choices
We like this website from the Society of Adolescent Health and Medicine for lots of websites and apps to support youth with mental health challenges.
If you are already receiving treatment for mental health related illness and you’ve run out of your prescription and you need an emergency refill; CVS offers a 1-time emergency prescription refill at their pharmacies. For more information, click the following link:
Emergency 1-time prescription refill at CVS
For more tips on self-care, check out our section on the topic right here on Day2Day.