10 Common Mental Illnesses Crash Course By rjoachim | October 21, 2023 Mental Health First Aid (MHFA): A globally recognized training program that teaches people how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance abuse challenges.Opens in a new windowwww.iafp.comMental Health First Aid (MHFA) training programThe National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): A government agency that provides science-based information on mental disorders, including symptoms, treatments, and research findings.Opens in a new windowvillains.fandom.comNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) websiteThe National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): A grassroots mental health organization that provides support, education, and advocacy for people with mental illness and their families.Opens in a new windowen.wikipedia.orgNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) websiteThe Jed Foundation : A non-profit organization that provides mental health resources and support for teens and young adults.Opens in a new windowjedfoundation.orgJed Foundation websiteThe Crisis Text Line : A free, 24/7 text message service that provides support for people in crisis.Opens in a new windowmichelle-azzi-3gkk.squarespace.comCrisis Text Line websiteThese resources can provide a good starting point for learning more about mental illness. It is important to remember that everyone experiences mental health differently, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to understanding or responding to mental health challenges. If you are concerned about your own or someone else’s mental health, it is always best to seek professional help. Posted in Stress Management & Relief and tagged emergency line, mental health, mental illness, non-organization