Helplines
7988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US)
Call or text 988, or chat online. 24/7 free and confidential support across the U.S.
Crisis Text Line (US)
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained counselor. Free, 24/7.
Samaritans (UK & ROI)
Call 116 123 for free, 24/7 listening support. Welsh line available.
Canada: 9‑8‑8 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Call or text 9‑8‑8 for immediate support anywhere in Canada.
Lifeline (Australia)
Call 13 11 14. 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Befrienders Worldwide
Global directory of emotional support centres by country.
IASP — Crisis Centres & Helplines
International Association for Suicide Prevention links to crisis centres worldwide.
Books
5The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk
How trauma lives in body and mind, and paths to healing.
Man’s Search for Meaning — Viktor E. Frankl
Finding meaning through suffering and responsibility.
Option B — Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant
Building resilience and rediscovering joy after adversity.
When Things Fall Apart — Pema Chödrön
Compassionate Buddhist wisdom for difficult times.
Daring Greatly — Brené Brown
The strength of vulnerability and wholehearted living.
Podcasts
5The Trauma Therapist Podcast
Interviews with clinicians working on the frontlines of trauma recovery.
Unlocking Us — Brené Brown
Conversations that reflect the universal, messy, magical human experience.
The Hilarious World of Depression
Artists and comedians open up about depression with heart and humour.
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Honest, long‑form conversations about mental health (host: Paul Gilmartin).
On Being with Krista Tippett
Big questions of meaning, ethics, and what it means to be human.
Films
5The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
A tender story of grit, love, and the long road to stability.
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Healing through connection, truth‑telling, and good therapy.
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
John Nash’s life with schizophrenia and extraordinary intellect.
Inside Out (2015)
An accessible, heartfelt explainer of emotions for all ages.
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Love, relapse, and rebuilding with support.
Support & Organizations
5NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness
Advocacy, education, support groups, and helpline in the U.S.
Mental Health America (MHA)
Screening tools, education, and community resources.
The Mighty
Peer stories and communities across health conditions.
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
Peer‑led support groups and education for mood disorders.
Anxiety & Depression Association of America (ADAA)
Evidence‑based resources on anxiety, depression, and related disorders.
Apps & Tools
5Headspace
Mindfulness and meditation for sleep, stress, and focus.
Calm
Sleep stories, breathwork, and guided meditations.
BetterHelp
Online therapy platform connecting you with licensed clinicians.
7 Cups
Free, anonymous chats with trained listeners; paid therapy available.
NIMH — National Institute of Mental Health
U.S. government research and public information hub on mental health.
Cancer & Serious Illness
1Mental Health & Cancer — Mesothelioma Hope
Coping with anxiety, depression, and stress after a cancer diagnosis; support options for patients and families.
Trauma & Accidents
1Mental Health After a Traumatic Accident
Overview of PTSD, anxiety, and recovery pathways following serious accidents, with practical next steps.
Addiction & Recovery
1AddictionHelp.com — Learn, Find Support, Recover
Education and resources created by a recovering addict, family member, and an addiction doctor.