there is no shame in needing help.

If your mental health is affecting your creativity, negative thoughts or overall burnout, then utilize the resources below.

Stigma causes people to feel ashamed for feelings that they cannot control.
stigma prevents people from obtaining help. Stigma inhibits creativity.

Here is a compiled list of national mental health and suicide prevention resources:

1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.):

- Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

- Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

2. Crisis Text Line (U.S.):

- Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/

- Text: HOME to 741741

3. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

- Website: https://www.nami.org/

- Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264)

4. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):

- Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/

- Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357)

5. Mental Health America (MHA):

- Website: https://www.mhanational.org/

- Helpline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

6. The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth):

- Website: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

- TrevorLifeline (U.S.): 1-866-488-7386

- TrevorText: Text START to 678678

- TrevorChat: Available on their website

7. Veterans Crisis Line (U.S.):

- Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

- Phone: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)

8. Trans Lifeline:

- Website: https://www.translifeline.org/

- US: 1-877-565-8860

- Canada: 1-877-330-6366

9. National Child Abuse Hotline:

- Website: https://www.childhelp.org/

- Phone: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453)

10. Crisis Services Canada:

- Website: https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/

- Phone: 1-833-456-4566

Please note that these resources are primarily for the United States and Canada. If you are located in a different country, there may be local helplines and organizations available specifically for your region.